Technical Manager Fit-Out

Transguard Workforce Solutions; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR solutions provider in Dubai is seeking a Technical Manager – Fit-Out to provide technical leadership on interior projects. The ideal candidate will have over 20 years of experience in high-end fit-out works, strong UAE market knowledge, and a relevant degree. Responsibilities include managing design submissions, ensuring compliance with regulations, and resolving technical clashes. This role is crucial for maintaining project quality and timelines.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of experience in interior fit-out projects.
• Strong background in high-end commercial, hospitality, retail, or residential fit-out.
• Proven experience with fast-track projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage shop drawings, design development, and technical submissions for fit-out works.
• Review drawings for coordination and constructability.
• Lead design coordination meetings to resolve technical clashes.
• Oversee preparation of shop drawings and material submittals.
• Coordinate with procurement teams to avoid delays.
• Identify construction risks early and recommend mitigation measures.

Skills

UAE experience

Technical leadership

Design coordination

Interior fit-out knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or Engineering

Job description

Transguard Workforce Solutions is a leading provider of unique and innovative HR solutions. With a decade of experience in the region and a team that possesses extensive knowledge of the market, we provide a fully integrated HR solution.

We are currently recruiting for a Technical Manager – Fit-Out for our client to be based out of their Dubai Office.

Purpose

The Technical Manager – Fit-Out is responsible for technical leadership, design coordination, and constructability of interior fit-out projects, ensuring all drawings, specifications, materials, and details are coordinated, compliant, and buildable within project constraints.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate shop drawings, design development, and technical submissions for fit-out works.
• Review architectural, ID, MEP, and specialist drawings to ensure coordination and constructability.
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements, authority regulations, codes, and consultant standards.
• Lead design coordination meetings and resolve technical clashes.
• Oversee preparation and review of shop drawings, material submittals, samples, mock-ups, and prototypes.
• Ensure timely approvals in line with project schedules.
• Coordinate with planning and procurement teams to avoid technical delays.
• Propose value engineering solutions without compromising design intent or quality.
• Identify construction risks early and recommend mitigation measures.
• Optimize details for cost, time, and quality efficiency.
• Liaise with consultants, clients, and authorities for technical approvals.
• Ensure all technical documents comply with local authority and fire/life safety requirements.
• Support authority inspections where technical input is required.
• Provide technical guidance to site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Resolve site technical issues, RFIs, and discrepancies.
• Support quality control during execution and inspections.
• Ensure technical documentation is complete for as-built drawings and O&M manuals.
• Support project handover and DLP technical issues.

Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or Engineering.
• +20 years of experience in interior fit-out projects.
• Strong UAE experience with consultant-led, fast-track projects.
• Proven experience in high-end commercial, hospitality, retail, or residential fit-out.