Senior Draughtsman

Latinem; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Job summary

Sobha PMC is seeking a Draughtsman to prepare accurate, compliant drawings and models for infrastructure and landscaping projects. You will coordinate with design engineers and authorities to ensure alignment with project requirements and IMS processes.

The role covers concept through as-built documentation, including road works, utilities, and drainage. Strong AutoCAD/Civil 3D skills and EDMS experience are required to maintain records and ensure quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in civil engineering, Infrastructure Engineering, or related field.
• 3 to 6+ years in infrastructure construction project supervision and management.
• Experience with roads, utilities, drainage, and as-built documentation.

Responsibilities

• Build models, sketches, drawings using 2D/3D design software (AutoCAD / Civil 3D).
• Coordinate with REs and engineers for design requirements.
• Prepare and update detailed CAD drawings, plans, sections, and layouts per project specifications.
• Produce precise technical drawings for infrastructure projects (utilities, roads, drainage, irrigation, street lighting, telecom).
• Prepare road grading plans and corridor designs using Civil 3D.
• Identify design issues and suggest adjustments for constructability and functionality.
• Ensure final designs comply with standards, authority regulations, and company guidelines.
• Verify drawings reflect engineers’ intent and approved IFC docs.
• Prepare and review rough sketches, coordinate updates with the team.
• Maintain drawing register, revision history, and EDMS records.

Skills

AutoCAD (advanced)

Civil 3D

MS Office

EDMS

Education

Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in civil engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MS Office

EDMS (Sobha Apps Center)

Job description

1. JOB PURPOSE:

To prepare accurate, detailed, and compliant technical drawings, models, and as-built documentation for infrastructure and landscaping works under Sobha PMC. The Draughtsman ensures that all designs align with project requirements, authority standards, and Sobhas internal quality and IMS procedures, supporting efficient coordination between design, site, and authority teams.

This role covers the preparation, coordination, and maintenance of all design and drafting deliverables for infrastructure, utilities, landscaping, and road works across Sobha PMC projects. It involves collaboration with design consultants, engineers, and authorities to produce high-quality drawings throughout all project stagesfrom concept and detailed design to shop and as-built documentation.

2. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Key Responsibilities:

Drawing Preparation & Design Development:

• Build models, sketches, drawings, and blueprints using 2D and 3D design software (AutoCAD / Civil 3D).
• Liaise with REs and engineers to gather design and structural requirements.
• Prepare and update detailed CAD drawings, plans, sections, and layouts as per project specifications.
• Produce precise technical drawings for infrastructure projects (utilities, roads, drainage, irrigation, street lighting, telecom).
• Prepare road grading plans, cut/fill cross-sections, and corridor designs, including roundabouts and junctions, using Civil 3D.
• Identify potential operational issues and recommend design adjustments for improved constructability and functionality.
• Ensure final designs comply with industry standards, authority regulations, and company guidelines.
• Verify that drawings reflect the engineers intent and approved IFC documentation.
• Prepare and review rough sketches, and coordinate updates with the engineering team.
• Maintain an organized drawing register, revision history, and documentation records within the EDMS (Sobha Apps Center).

Authority & Coordination:

• Prepare, review, and format drawings for authority submissions (DM, RTA, DEWA, Etisalat, DU, DUSUP, etc.).
• Ensure alignment of all drawings with the latest authority standards and feedback.
• Incorporate consultant/authority comments promptly and accurately.
• Support the design team during NOC submissions and approval workflows.

Quality & Compliance

• Adhere to Sobha PMC’s QMS and IMS procedures for drawing control, review, and documentation.
• Conduct self-checks before submission to ensure accuracy in scaling, dimensions, and annotations.
• Follow approved title blocks, layering conventions, and drawing numbering systems.
• Ensure zero non-compliances during internal/external audits related to documentation or authority submissions.

Continuous Improvement & TQM :

• Participate actively in Sobha TQM initiatives and contribute ideas for drafting process improvement.
• Support implementation of digital transformation and Lean Six Sigma practices in drawing workflows.
• Assist in developing standardized templates and libraries for repetitive infrastructure elements.

3. COMMUNICATION & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

Engineering/ Design Heads, ARE, Client, PMC team, HR, IT team, Site Team, Sub/ Independent Consultants and Contractors.

4. FRAMEWORKS, BOUNDARIES & DECISION-MAKING AUTHORITY:

• Reports To: Design Engineer / Manager – Design & Coordination
• Coordinates With: Site Engineers, Consultants, Document Control, and Authority Representatives
• Interfaces With: Planning, QA/QC, Commercial, and IMS Teams

5. QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION:

Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in civil engineering, Infrastructure Engineering, or related field.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

3 to 6 plus years of experience in Infrastructure construction project supervision and management.

Minimum 5 years’ experience in similar role with a PMC.

6. SKILLS:

• AutoCAD (advanced), Civil 3D (roads & grading), MS Office, EDMS (Sobha Apps Center)
• Infrastructure, landscape utilities, road corridors, authority standards, and as-built documentation
• Attention to detail, time management, coordination, communication
• Ownership, discipline, teamwork, adherence to Sobha core values and quality culture

7. COMPETENCIES:

Professional Behavior:

• Integrity: Upgrading generally accepted social and ethical standards in job related activities.
• Performance Notification: Setting high standards regarding one’s own work and acting accordingly. Motivating the team for high performance & quality.
• Stress Tolerance: continuing to perform effectively when facing time, pressure, resistance, disappointment, or opposition.

Mental Agility:

• Problem Analysis: Identifying problems and tracking down possible causes., recognizing important information and establishing a link between data.
• Decisiveness: Making decisions by taking actions or committing oneself by expressing opinions.

Leadership:

• Directing and guiding employees. Clearly describing and assigning tasks, responsibilities, and authority to the right people, thereby making effective use of their time and skills.
• Planning and Organizing: Determining goals and priorities effectively and stipulating the time actions and resources required to achieve the agreed goals.

Entrepreneurship:

• Client Orientation: Investigating the clients wishes and needs and acting accordingly. Anticipating client’s needs. Giving high priority to service orientation and client satisfaction.
• Results orientation: Actively focusing on achieving results and objectives and being prepared to act in the event of disappointing results.

Cooperation:

• Teamwork: Making an active contribution to a joint result or solution, even when such teamwork concerns a matter which is not of immediate personal interest.