Technical Engineer Fit-out & Joinery

al-majid; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits as per industry norms

Job summary

The Technical Engineer – Fit-Out will prepare, review, and coordinate technical drawings and submissions for interior fit-out works across UAE projects. You will ensure compliance with design, specs, and authority requirements to support smooth site execution.

You will lead design coordination with architectural, interior, MEP and subcontractors, resolve clashes, raise RFIs, provide site technical support, and assist QA/QC with as-built drawings and O&M manuals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Interior Design, or related discipline.
• 5–8 years of technical coordination experience on interior fit-out projects in UAE/GCC.
• Experience across commercial, hospitality, retail, residential, and office fit-outs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review shop drawings, coordination drawings, and fit-out layouts.
• Coordinate with architectural, interior, MEP, and subcontractors to resolve clashes.
• Raise and track RFIs and ensure timely responses.
• Provide site technical support and ensure proper implementation on site.
• Maintain drawing registers, submittal logs, and quality documentation.

Skills

Technical coordination

Shop drawings

Coordination with consultants

RFI management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Diploma in Architecture/Interior Design

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

The Technical Engineer – Fit-Out is responsible for preparing, reviewing, and coordinating technical drawings and submissions for interior fit-out works, ensuring all details are accurate, coordinated, approved, and buildable to support smooth site execution.

Shop Drawings & Technical Submissions

Prepare and review shop drawings, coordination drawings, and detailed fit-out layouts. Ensure drawings comply with approved design, specifications, and authority requirements. Prepare and submit material submittal, samples, mock-ups, and technical data sheets. Track approvals and comments, ensuring timely resubmissions.

Design Coordination

Coordinate with architectural, interior design, MEP, and specialist subcontractors. Identify and resolve technical clashes and discrepancies before construction. Raise and close RFIs in coordination with consultants and site teams.

Site Technical Support

Provide technical clarification to site engineers, supervisors, and subcontractors. Assist in resolving site technical issues and construction challenges. Ensure correct implementation of approved drawings and details on site.

Compliance & Quality Support

Ensure works comply with project specifications, codes, and quality standards. Support QA/QC team during inspections and approvals. Assist in preparation of as-built drawings and O&M manuals.

Documentation & Reporting

Maintain updated drawing registers, submittal logs, and revision controls. Coordinate with planning and procurement teams to align technical approvals with schedule.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Interior Design, or related discipline. Minimum 5–8 years of experience in technical coordination for interior fit-out projects in the UAE/GCC. Experience with commercial, hospitality, retail, residential, and office fit-out projects.

Benefits

As per industry Norms