Summary
ISG Middle East is seeking a Technical Design Coordinator for civil and structural works in Dubai. The role coordinates engineering deliverables, reviews drawings and submittals, manages design interfaces, and works with consultants, subcontractors, procurement, commercial teams and site staff. Responsibilities include resolving design gaps, tracking revisions and changes, and supporting construction through as-built submissions and closeout. A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and 8–10 years of relevant experience are required; UAE main contractor experience is preferred. AutoCAD proficiency is required, while Revit and Navisworks knowledge is an advantage.
The posting
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Key accountabilities
- Study and review project specifications, tender documents, Issued for Construction (IFC) drawings and pre- and post-tender clarifications to plan engineering deliverables in line with the project programme.
- Review civil and structural submissions for compliance with project requirements, applicable local authority standards and relevant international codes.
- Assist the Design Manager in planning, coordinating and monitoring civil and structural engineering activities.
- Maintain engineering registers and agree realistic submission and approval dates with the Design Manager, aligned with procurement and construction milestones.
- Identify differences between tender and IFC documents and highlight potential scope, cost and programme implications to the Design Manager and commercial team.
- Coordinate with procurement to ensure subcontractors and suppliers are appointed in time to meet engineering requirements.
- Coordinate with consultants, specialist subcontractors and suppliers to obtain complete and timely design information, calculations, shop drawings and material submittals.
- Plan and review drawings prepared by the in-house CAD team, ensuring alignment with IFC documents, approved technical information and site conditions.
- Review subcontractor shop drawings and material submittals for civil and structural works, checking technical compliance, buildability and coordination.
- Coordinate civil and structural interfaces with architectural and MEP works, including levels, openings, penetrations, embedded items, foundations and equipment supports.
- Identify design gaps and discrepancies, prepare RFIs and organise technical workshops with consultants and the client to resolve outstanding matters.
- Monitor and respond to technical queries from site teams and subcontractors, referring matters requiring structural design verification to the responsible structural designer.
- Support site teams in developing practical solutions to construction and coordination issues, obtaining the necessary consultant approvals before implementation.
- Ensure approved RFI responses, consultant comments and design changes are incorporated into revised drawings and communicated to the site team.
- Coordinate with document control to ensure construction teams receive and work from the latest approved drawings.
- Update engineering registers daily and provide accurate progress information for weekly consultant and client reports.
- Assist the commercial team in updating change trackers weekly, identifying potential cost and programme impacts arising from revised drawings, RFI responses and consultant instructions.
- Coordinate drawing revisions and monitor civil and structural engineering deliverables through construction, including as-built submissions and closeout.
- Employees have a duty to take care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your actions at work. Employees must co-operate with employers and co-workers to help everyone meet their health and safety legal requirements.
Qualifications and experience
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering is mandatory
- 8–10 years of relevant experience, preferably including UAE main contractor experience.
- Strong technical knowledge of civil and structural works, including foundations, reinforced concrete, structural steel and associated construction interfaces.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD. Working knowledge of Revit and Navisworks is an advantage.