Technical Office Lead - Drafting & Coordination (Architect)

Confidential Company; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Company in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a seasoned Technical Office Manager to oversee drafting teams and coordinate multidisciplinary works on large civil projects. You will ensure timely, accurate technical drawings and robust submittals.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree, 5–8 years in civil construction, UAE/GCC experience, and strong leadership and communication skills to manage shop drawings, coordination drawings, and method statements across structural,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Postgraduate qualifications in Architectural Engineering, Structural Engineering, or Construction Management are an advantage.
• Membership in a recognized engineering body is preferred.
• Minimum 5–8 years of experience in civil construction projects.
• At least 5 years of proven experience in Technical Office Management.
• Strong experience managing drafting teams and coordinating multidisciplinary works.
• Extensive experience in structural, architectural, and finishing works.
• Experience in high rise or large scale construction projects is highly preferred.
• Previous UAE/GCC experience is an advantage.
• Strong 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.
• 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

Multidisciplinary coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Postgraduate qualifications in Architectural/Structural/ Construction Management (adv)

Job description

Confidential Company in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a seasoned Technical Office Manager to oversee drafting teams and coordinate multidisciplinary works on large civil projects. You will ensure timely, accurate technical drawings and robust submittals.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree, 5–8 years in civil construction, UAE/GCC experience, and strong leadership and communication skills to manage shop drawings, coordination drawings, and method statements across structural,