Technical Manager & Steel & Structural Design Focus

PalladiumHR Consultants; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm is seeking a highly specialized Technical Manager to lead structural design and compliance for steel projects in Dubai. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of dedicated experience in Steel Building Design, a Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering, and possesses expert knowledge of UAE authority processes. This role involves rigorous design review, technical submissions to authorities, and overseeing subcontractor management. If you excel in optimizing steel building designs, apply now.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of dedicated experience in Steel Building Design (e.g., Warehouses, Distribution Centers).
• 10-15 years total experience with a UAE Main Contractor in technical management/design coordination.
• Expert knowledge of UAE authority processes and codes (DM, Trakhees, DDA).

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate proposals and designs from steel subcontractors.
• Develop structural designs using licensed software for optimization.
• Lead technical submissions and follow-up with relevant authorities.
• Prepare accurate BOQs and detailed design reports.

Skills

Steel Building Design

UAE authority processes and codes

Design Review

Technical Management

Education

Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering

Post-Graduation in Structural or Architecture

Tools

StaadPro

ETABS

SAFE

IdeaStatica

Prokon

Job description

We are seeking a highly specialized and technically proficient Technical Manager to lead and govern the structural design and compliance aspects of our projects, focusing heavily on steel structures. This role requires an expert capable of rigorous design review, authority interface management, and optimization of steel and concrete elements.

Mandatory Requirements (Strictly Enforced)

• Minimum 5 years of dedicated experience in Steel Building Design (e.g., Warehouses, Distribution Centers, Logistics Hubs, Industrial/Related Buildings).
• Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Civil Engineering AND Post-Graduation in Structural OR Architect with equivalent leadership experience.
• 10–15 years total experience with a UAE Main Contractor in technical management/design coordination.
• Expert knowledge of UAE authority processes and codes (DM, Trakhees, DDA, DACC, etc.).

Key Technical Responsibilities

• Steel Design & Review: Rigorously review and evaluate proposals, designs, and shop drawings from steel subcontractors, ensuring compliance and optimizing structural steel and concrete designs.
• Design Development & Optimization: Develop and amend structural designs using licensed software (StaadPro, ETABS, SAFE, IdeaStatica, Prokon) for both steel and concrete structures. Optimize designs to achieve efficiency.
• Authority Approvals: Lead all technical submissions and follow-up with relevant Authorities (DM, Trakhees, DDA, etc.) including resolving Compliance Resolution Sheets (CRS) comments.
• Documentation & Quantity Surveying: Prepare accurate BOQ for structural steel and concrete; estimate steel tonnage; prepare detailed design reports and calculations for submissions.
• Subcontractor Management: Conduct technical evaluation of proposals for steel, fire coating, and cladding subcontractors.
• Project Support: Issue "Issued for Construction Drawings" and provide high-level technical advice to project teams, including reviewing bar bending schedules and construction material selection.

If you are a seasoned Technical Manager with a core specialization in steel building design and structural compliance in the UAE, apply now.