Senior Draftsman

NASS Group & Corporation; Askar; On-site; BHD 6,700 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

NASS Group & Corporation seeks an experienced Civil/Architectural Draughtsman to prepare detailed drawings, sections, and elevations using CAD software. You will create shop and as-built drawings, coordinate with site teams and consultants, and assist in tender submissions.

The role requires a Diploma in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or ITI Draughtsman with 10+ years of relevant experience, preferably GCC.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or ITI Draughtsman qualification.
• 10+ years of relevant industry experience.
• GCC experience preferred.
• Proficiency in drafting software: AutoCAD, MicroStation, Civil 3D.
• Strong knowledge of architectural, civil, and structural drafting practices.
• Ability to supervise junior draftsmen.
• Ability to prepare shop drawings, as-built drawings, and tender/submission drawings.
• Ability to perform quantity take-offs from drawings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare complete working plans, sections, elevations, charts, and scale drawings using CAD software.
• Assist in setting-out layouts based on drawings from consultants and clients.
• Prepare as-built drawings from site.
• Coordinate with site teams, clients, consultants and line managers.
• Assist QS by extracting quantities and areas from drawings.
• Design layouts for civil and structural projects including roads and drainage.
• Prepare shop drawings for ongoing projects and submit for approval.
• Attend meetings to discuss project progress and milestones.
• Supervise junior draftsmen and drafting staff.
• Scan, print, and archive project drawings.
• Handle office admin tasks and invoicing for sections/divisions.
• Maintain document control and electronic archives of drawings.
• Prepare Bar Bending Schedules (BBS).
• Prepare proposal drawings for tender submissions.

Skills

Drafting supervision

Coordination with teams

Documentation control

Education

Diploma in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or ITI Draughtsman qualification

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Civil 3D

Job description

• Prepare complete and accurate working plans, sections, elevations, charts, scale drawings, and revisions for various projects using CAD software
• Assist in preparing setting-out layouts based on consultant and client drawings
• Prepare as-built drawings based on actual site execution
• Coordinate with site teams, clients, consultants, and line managers as required
• Assist the quantity surveying team by extracting quantities and areas from drawings
• Design layouts, sections, and detailed drawings for civil and structural projects, including roads, drainage, earthworks, grading profiles, and topographic maps
• Prepare drawings and mark-ups with minimal supervision
• Prepare and submit shop drawings for ongoing projects
• Perform quantity and area take-offs from drawings
• Attend meetings with line managers to discuss project progress
• Supervise junior draftsmen and drafting personnel
• Carry out scanning and printing work for projects and divisions as requested
• Perform office administration tasks, prepare work schedules, and raise invoices for sections/divisions
• Follow document control procedures, numbering systems, and maintain electronic archives of shop drawings and as-built drawings
• Prepare Bar Bending Schedules (BBS)
• Prepare proposal drawings for tender submissions

Requirements

• Diploma in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or ITI Draughtsman qualification
• Minimum 10 years of relevant industry experience
• GCC experience preferred
• Proficiency in drafting software such as:
  • AutoCAD
  • MicroStation
  • Civil 3D
  • Other project-specific drafting applications
• Strong knowledge of architectural, civil, and structural drafting practices
• General awareness of:
  • Electrical drawings
  • Mechanical drawings
  • Plumbing drawings
  • HVAC drawings
• Ability to prepare shop drawings, as-built drawings, and proposal drawings for tender submissions
• Ability to perform quantity and area take-offs from drawings
• Good coordination and communication skills to work with site teams, clients, consultants, and project managers
• Ability to supervise and guide junior draftsmen
• Knowledge of document control procedures, drawing numbering systems, and electronic archiving
• Ability to prepare Bar Bending Schedules (BBS)