Summary
Al Shirawi Group is seeking an Electrical Draughtsman Team Leader in Dubai to lead its electrical drafting team. The role includes preparing and reviewing shop drawings, layouts, schematics, and as-built drawings, and coordinating with engineers, site teams, and other disciplines. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with project specifications and authority requirements, manage submissions and drawing registers, and support quality, timelines, and design optimization. AutoCAD and BIM proficiency, knowledge of electrical systems and local regulations, and team leadership skills are required; Revit is an advantage.
The posting
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To lead and manage the electrical drafting team in preparing accurate shop drawings, layouts, and as-built drawings in compliance with project specifications, authority requirements, and company standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, supervise, and coordinate the electrical drafting team.
- Prepare and review electrical shop drawings, layouts, schematics, and as-built drawings.
- Ensure drawings comply with project specifications, contract documents, and authority regulations.
- Coordinate with electrical engineers, site teams, and other disciplines (MEP, architectural, structural) to resolve design clashes.
- Review and implement consultant/client comments on drawings.
- Maintain drawing registers and ensure timely submission and approvals.
- Ensure adherence to quality standards and project timelines.
- Support value engineering and design optimization where applicable.
- Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior draughtsmen.
Skills & Competencies:
- Proficient in AutoCAD, BIM and relevant drafting software (Revit knowledge is an advantage).
- Strong understanding of electrical systems including power, lighting, ELV, and earthing.
- Knowledge of local authority regulations and standards.
- Excellent coordination, communication, and leadership skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.