Technical Office & Drafting Lead – Civil & Architectural Projects

Confidential Company; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Company is seeking a seasoned Technical Office Manager with strong leadership to oversee drafting teams and coordinate multidisciplinary civil construction projects in the UAE. The role requires ensuring accuracy of drawings, shop submissions, and technical logs while aligning with consultant approvals and project schedules.

The ideal candidate has 5–8 years in civil construction, UAE/GCC experience, and a background in structural, architectural, and finishing works.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent required.
• Postgraduate qualifications in Architectural Engineering, Structural Engineering, or Construction Management are an advantage.
• Membership in a recognized engineering body preferred.
• Minimum 5–8 years of experience in civil construction projects.
• At least 5 years of proven experience in Technical Office Management.
• Strong experience leading drafting teams and coordinating multidisciplinary works.
• Extensive experience in structural, architectural, and finishing works.
• Experience in high-rise or large-scale construction projects preferred.
• Previous UAE/GCC experience advantageous.
• Solid knowledge of shop drawings, technical submissions, coordination drawings, material submittals and method statements.
• Excellent leadership, coordination, communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage all Technical Office activities across assigned projects.
• Lead and supervise the drafting team, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of technical drawings.
• Review and approve shop drawings before submission to the Consultant.
• Maintain and control technical submittals, drawing registers, and technical logs.
• Review structural drawings, including foundations, columns, beams, and slabs, ensuring compliance with project specifications.
• Review architectural drawings and finishing works, ensuring compliance with approved materials and project requirements.
• Coordinate with Consultants, Project Teams, and other departments on technical matters.
• Identify and resolve clashes between Structural, Architectural, and MEP disciplines.
• Prepare and review coordination drawings.
• Review and manage material submittals and method statements, and follow up on Consultant approvals.
• Provide technical support to site teams.
• Ensure all technical deliverables meet quality standards and verify executed works against approved drawings.
• Coordinate with the Planning Department to align technical submissions with project schedules.

Skills

Leadership

Coordination

Communication

Organizational skills

Team management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Postgraduate qualification in Architectural/Structural Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

Confidential Company is seeking a seasoned Technical Office Manager with strong leadership to oversee drafting teams and coordinate multidisciplinary civil construction projects in the UAE. The role requires ensuring accuracy of drawings, shop submissions, and technical logs while aligning with consultant approvals and project schedules.

The ideal candidate has 5–8 years in civil construction, UAE/GCC experience, and a background in structural, architectural, and finishing works.