Technical Manager, Dubai High-Rise (G+50) Projects

Ssangyong Engineering & Construction Co. Ltd.; Dubai; On-site; AED 380,000 - 560,000; Full time

Job summary

Ssangyong Engineering & Construction Co. Ltd. in Dubai seeks a Technical Manager (High-Rise Projects) to lead the technical department, manage the design-to-construction transition, and ensure 100% compliance with Dubai authorities.

You will resolve clashes and drive robust engineering solutions for G+50 towers. You will coordinate architectural, structural, and MEP designs in a BIM Level 3 environment, oversee DM/DCD/DEWA/RTA approvals, and lead digital handover to the facility management team,

Qualifications

• 12–15 years of experience in a technical management role.
• 8+ years in Dubai.
• Experience managing the technical design of a G+50 tower from start to handover.
• Expert understanding of DM and DCD approval processes.
• Thorough knowledge of the Dubai Building Code (DBC) and international standards (IBC/BS/Eurocodes).
• Advanced proficiency in Revit, Navisworks, and BIM 360.
• Familiarity with structural analysis software (ETABS, SAFE, or SAP2000).

Responsibilities

• Oversee transformation of Consultant Design Drawings into Contractor Shop Drawings.
• Lead Value Engineering (VE) workshops to identify cost-saving alternatives without compromising safety or performance.
• Ensure all architectural, structural, and MEP designs are coordinated within a BIM Level 3 environment.
• Manage submission and approvals with Dubai Municipality (DM), Dubai Civil Defence (DCD), DEWA, and RTA.
• Stay ahead of the 2026 Dubai Green Building Regulations, ensuring Platinum or Gold ratings.
• Secure No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for high-rise elements like BMU systems and helipads.
• Resolve high-rise specific challenges like wind-loading, verticality control, and façade thermal expansion.
• Oversee MTDS approval processes to meet Dubai’s environmental durability standards.
• Lead the implementation of the 2026 Dubai Unified Building Platform and Digital Twin handover.

Skills

Technical leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical problem-solving

Technical writing

Education

Civil or Architectural Engineering

Tools

Revit

Navisworks

BIM 360

ETABS

SAFE

SAP2000

Job description

Ssangyong Engineering & Construction Co. Ltd. in Dubai seeks a Technical Manager (High-Rise Projects) to lead the technical department, manage the design-to-construction transition, and ensure 100% compliance with Dubai authorities.

You will resolve clashes and drive robust engineering solutions for G+50 towers. You will coordinate architectural, structural, and MEP designs in a BIM Level 3 environment, oversee DM/DCD/DEWA/RTA approvals, and lead digital handover to the facility management team,