Technical Office Manager – Retail & F&B Fit-Out

HORAS BUILD DECORATION DESIGN AND FITOUT L.L.C; Dubai, Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 167,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

HORAS BUILD DECORATION DESIGN AND FITOUT L.L.C is seeking an experienced Technical Office Manager to lead the technical office for fast-growing fit-out projects in the UAE, focusing on retail mall and F&B tenants. Dubai-based with a robust in-house engineering team.

You will supervise BOQ, shop drawings, RFIs and submittals, coordinate with consultants and mall authorities, and ensure all technical documentation complies with mall regulations and tenant fit-out guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture (B.Arch) required.
• Hands-on experience leading a Technical Office team.
• Solid UAE market experience with mall/retail/F&B projects.
• Manager-level seniority with proven leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Technical Office across mall fit-out projects.
• Prepare and review BOQ.
• Oversee shop drawings and submittals.
• Coordinate RFIs and approvals with consultants and mall authorities.
• Ensure documentation aligns with mall regulations and tenant guidelines.

Skills

Leadership

Technical Office

Coordination

Retail fit-out

Education

B.Arch / Architecture degree

Job description

We re looking for an experienced Technical Office Manager to lead the technical office function for a fast-growing fit-out contractor specializing in retail mall and F B projects across the UAE

About the Company

A UAE-based interior fit-out contractor delivering end-to-end solutions for retail mall and F B tenant projects with an in-house engineering team managing everything from BOQ and shop drawings to mall-authority approvals and final handover

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Technical Office function across active retail mall F B fit-out projects
• Prepare and review Bills of Quantities BOQ
• Oversee preparation and review of shop drawings and submittals
• Manage RFIs and technical coordination with consultants and mall authorities
• Coordinate mall administration approvals from project kickoff through completion
• Ensure technical documentation aligns with mall regulations and tenant fit-out guidelines
• Bachelor's degree in Architecture (B.Arch) or Architectural Engineering — required
• Proven, hands-on experience managing the Technical Office function (not design or site management)
• Solid UAE market experience with demonstrated tenure
• Direct, named experience on mall/retail/F&B tenant fit-out projects
• Manager-level seniority with a track record of leading a technical office team
• Strong command of BOQ, shop drawings, RFIs, submittals, and mall-authority coordination

Location: Dubai/Abu Dhabi, UAE

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary 15000-16000 AED