Technical Engineer – Architectural, Civil & Structural

Our client is an Abu Dhabi group with core operations in beverage and nicotine product manufacturing and distribution. Supported by strategic investment, the group prioritizes modern production technology, regulatory adherence, and portfolio diversification. They are currently broadening their footprint in the UAE through expansion into general construction.

What we offer
Your salary is tax free! You will have the opportunity to expand your network and be a part of a dynamic and growing company. Our client offers you healthcare insurance, annual tickets and other benefits befitting the position

Who you are

As a Technical Engineer - Architectural, Civil & Structural, you manage technical tasks, prepare and review project documentation, resolve design/construction queries, and coordinate with stakeholders, providing Design Manager coverage as needed.

Skills & Competencies:

• Excellent English contract drafting, reviewing, and negotiation skills.

• Detail-oriented with strong control of deadlines, notices, and time bars.

• Ability to clarify contractual obligations to technical and site teams.• Proficient in MS Office and document management; fluent English (Arabic is a plus).

Education & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Civil/Structural Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management.

• UAE MoE Degree Equivalency and valid UAE Society of Engineers registration (mandatory).

• DMT Abu Dhabi Engineer Classification License (Gray Card).

• Min 12 years of experience in design management and engineering coordination, including 5+ years in the UAE (authority approvals) and 5+ years in general contracting.

• Expertise in UAE codes, ADM, Civil Defense, Estidama, KEZAD, AutoCAD, and Revit.

Description
This role manages multi-disciplinary design coordination, BIM clash detection, tendering evaluations, and authority approval processes to ensure full technical compliance. Throughout construction and handover, the role provides ongoing engineering support by resolving RFIs, assessing site changes, verifying as-builts, and assisting the Design Manager with overall project delivery.

Role & Responsibilities

1. Design Development and Technical Coordination

• Assist in preparing and updating design briefs, technical scopes of work, specifications, technical requirements, procedures and standards for the assigned disciplines.
• Review design drawings, calculations, reports, BIM models and shop drawings for compliance with the contract, project requirements, applicable codes and approved design.
• Check dimensions, levels, openings, supports, interfaces and constructability; identify discrepancies, omissions, clashes and technical risks, and propose practical solutions.
• Coordinate Architectural, Fit-Out, Civil and Structural interfaces with MEP, ELV, process equipment and other relevant disciplines, including penetrations, equipment loads and access requirements.
• Perform BIM model reviews and clash detection using Revit; prepare technical mark-ups, sketches, comments and recommendations for the Design Manager’s review.
• Prepare responses to technical queries at all design stages and follow up with designers, consultants, suppliers and other stakeholders to close comments and obtain coordinated deliverables.

2. Tendering and Technical Evaluation

• Prepare technical tender packages, scopes, specifications and supporting drawings; check consistency with BOQs and related procurement documents.
• Prepare tender clarifications and technical responses; assess bidders’ technical submissions, exclusions, deviations, alternatives and compliance with project requirements.
• Prepare technical comparison summaries and recommendations for the Design Manager; coordinate agreed technical requirements with procurement and the commercial team.

3. Approvals and Release for Construction

•       Assist the Design Manager and relevant consultants in preparing, checking and coordinating authority submissions, permits, NOCs and technical approval packages for the assigned scope.

• Track submission deadlines, approval dependencies and review comments; prepare coordinated responses and revised documentation and follow up to closure.
• Check that applicable design reviews and approvals are completed before documents are released for construction; coordinate controlled IFC and approved shop drawing issue with document control.
• Identify missing approvals and unresolved technical matters affecting procurement or site activities and promptly escalate them to the Design Manager.

4. Construction Phase Technical Support

• Provide ongoing technical support to construction teams, subcontractors and suppliers for the assigned disciplines from mobilisation through completion.
• Prepare and review RFIs, technical queries, material and equipment submittals, shop drawings, method statements and proposed technical solutions against approved documents and specifications.
• Prepare draft technical responses and instructions for the appropriate review and approval; attend coordination meetings and site visits to verify dimensions, levels, interfaces and actual site conditions.
• Review proposed site changes and assess their impact on related disciplines, approvals, quantities, procurement and the programme; coordinate technical inputs to change assessments with the relevant teams.
• Coordinate the resolution of technical nonconformities and construction discrepancies with the Design Manager, consultants, site and quality teams, and verify incorporation of agreed corrective actions.
• Follow up technical deliverables and clarify approved requirements so that construction teams receive complete, coordinated and current information.

5. Commissioning and Handover

• Provide technical support for completion, testing and commissioning of the assigned scope, coordinating interfaces with MEP, specialist contractors, equipment suppliers and the operations team.
• Prepare, coordinate and verify as-built drawings and technical records against approved changes and completed works.
• Compile and review relevant handover documentation, including operation and maintenance manuals, warranties, test certificates and equipment data, and track missing deliverables to closure.
• Assist with final authority submissions, technical inspections, snag resolution and close-out of outstanding comments required for handover and operation.

 6. Technical Document Control and Reporting

• Maintain technical registers for drawings, submittals, RFIs, approvals and outstanding issues, recording responsibilities, deadlines, revisions and closure status.
• Coordinate with document control to maintain traceable reviews, controlled issue and archiving; verify that comments are incorporated into subsequent revisions.
• Assist in planning and monitoring design and approval deliverables; report progress, risks and overdue actions to the Design Manager, highlighting impacts on procurement, construction and handover.
• Apply the project’s quality procedures and technical checking requirements to assigned documentation and deliverables.

7. Design Manager Support and Absence Cover

• Work under the Design Manager’s direction and undertake delegated technical coordination, review, stakeholder liaison and follow-up tasks across the project lifecycle.
• Provide planned cover during the Design Manager’s leave or absence, including advance handover of priorities, outstanding decisions, deliverables and approval deadlines.
• Within delegated authority, coordinate day-to-day technical activities, attend meetings, follow up actions and provide progress updates; escalate decisions beyond that authority to the Project Manager or designated responsible manager.
• Submit technical recommendations for the required approval. Absence cover does not independently confer authority to change contractual scope, commit costs, approve design changes or sign or stamp regulated documents.

8. Professional and Legal Responsibility

• Responsible for the accuracy, completeness and compliance of assigned technical and construction documentation prepared or reviewed for the General Contractor.
• Accountable for timely completion of assigned submissions and follow-up actions; promptly escalate missing approvals, unresolved comments and technical risks to the Design Manager.
• Verify that documents are reviewed, approved, signed, stamped and uploaded by the authorised parties in accordance with project and authority requirements before release or submission.
• Maintains professional integrity and ethical conduct as required by the UAE Society of Engineers