Job Description

Senior Draftsman (Consultancy) - Roles & Responsibilities

Experience: 10+ Years

1. Design & Drafting Responsibilities

Prepare detailed

architectural, structural, and MEP drawings

in accordance with project specifications, local authority regulations, and consultant standards. Develop

concept, schematic, detailed design, IFC, and as-built drawings

. Interpret

design sketches, calculations, and specifications

provided by architects and engineers. Ensure drawings comply with

UAE codes, authority requirements, and international standards

.

2. Coordination & Collaboration

Coordinate with

architects, engineers, project managers, and site teams

to ensure accuracy and constructability of drawings. Resolve

clashes and discrepancies

between architectural, structural, and MEP drawings. Attend

coordination meetings

and provide technical drafting support.

3. Authority Submissions

Prepare drawings for

authority approvals

(DM, DDA, Trakhees, DEWA, Civil Defense, etc.). Incorporate authority comments and revise drawings accordingly. Ensure all submissions meet formatting and technical compliance requirements.

4. Site Support

Provide

shop drawing review support

and respond to site queries (RFIs). Update drawings based on

site conditions, variations, and design changes

. Conduct

site visits

to verify construction compliance with drawings.

5. Quality Control & Documentation

Maintain high standards of

accuracy, clarity, and consistency

in all drawings. Review junior draftsmen's work and ensure adherence to office drafting standards. Maintain

drawing registers, revisions, and document control procedures

.

6. Software & Technical Skills

Expert in

AutoCAD

, with working knowledge of

Revit, BIM, and Navisworks

(where applicable). Prepare 2D and 3D drawings, sections, elevations, and details. Coordinate BIM models and extract drawings as required.

7. Mentoring & Leadership

Guide and train

junior draftsmen

on drafting standards, workflows, and best practices. Allocate drafting tasks and monitor progress to meet project deadlines. Support the design team with technical solutions and drawing optimization.

8. Compliance & Standards

Ensure drawings follow

consultant QA/QC procedures

. Stay updated with

latest codes, standards, and authority regulations

. Ensure confidentiality and proper handling of project documents.

9. Time Management & Delivery

Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines. Coordinate priorities with project managers and design leads. Deliver accurate drawings within agreed timelines and budgets.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED8,000.00 - AED12,000.00 per month