Technical Manager

Client of Guildhall; Dubai; On-site; AED 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Department-head role

Immediate start

Exposure to UAE delivery pipeline

Job summary

Guildhall is seeking a Technical Manager to run the technical office on a live building project in Dubai. You will coordinate architectural and structural drawings, resolve design conflicts and manage submittals, RFIs and approvals on site.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in building construction, UAE project experience, and a strong knowledge of coordination procedures to ensure compliance and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of technical experience in building construction.
• Experience with UAE-based projects and approvals.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical department on a live Dubai building project.
• Review and coordinate architectural and structural drawings.
• Resolve design conflicts and manage shop drawings, submittals and RFIs.

Skills

Coordination

Drawings review

RFIs management

Architectural coordination

Structural coordination

Education

Bachelors in Civil Engineering

Job description

Guildhall is running this search for a global main contractor scaling up its UAE building construction team on a live project. The Technical Manager will take ownership of the technical department drawing coordination submittals RFIs and technical approvals on site in Dubai. The client is actively mobilising delivery teams across the UAE right now and needs someone who can run the technical office from day one. It s a department-head seat with direct exposure to UAE consultants authorities and subcontractors not a desk removed from the work.

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The role

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Run the technical department for a live building construction project in Dubai
Review and coordinate architectural and structural drawings
resolve design conflicts
Manage preparation and submission of shop drawings
submittments and RFIs
Coordinate with design consultants
subcontractors and site teams on compliance
Review method statements and provide technical solutions for site activities
Track design changes
approvals and revisions to prevent delays and rework
Ensure technical deliverables meet specifications and UAE regulatory requirements
Support planning procurement and construction teams with technical input

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What s on offer

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Department-head ownership of the technical function on a live build
A mandate to run the office immediately
not grow into the position
Direct exposure to a major contractor s active UAE delivery pipeline

Bachelor's degree or above in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering or related field. 10+ years of technical experience in building construction, including managing teams. UAE building construction project experience. Strong knowledge of architectural and structural coordination and approval procedures. Track record coordinating directly with UAE consultants, clients and subcontractors.