Senior Draftsman

Role Summary

Responsible for preparing and coordinating accurate technical drawings for civil and structural projects using CAD software, supporting project requirements from design through construction and as-built documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Diploma in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or 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.
• Knowledge in:
• 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).