Technical Designer / Design Co-ordinator

About the role

Requirements

• - Qualifications:
• - Bachelor’s degree in architecture, Interior Design, or Engineering
• - 3–5 years of experience in design coordination within the fit-out or construction industry
• - Exposure to UAE authority approval processes and documentation standards
• - Experience working with design consultants, contractors, and subcontractors on fast-track projects
• 2. Specific Job Abilities:
• - Strong understanding of interior fit-out processes and documentation requirements
• - Ability to manage multi-disciplinary coordination (Architecture, ID, MEP)
• - Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• - Effective communicator and problem-solver
• - Familiarity with authority regulations and approval processes in UAE
• - Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Office, and basic understanding of Revit or BIM tools is a plus

Responsibilities

• 1. Design Coordination
• - Assist the Design Manager in reviewing, tracking, and managing all design documentation across architecture, interiors, and MEP.
• - Ensure all drawings and technical submittals are properly coordinated across disciplines before release.
• - Identify and escalate design clashes, scope gaps, and inconsistencies to the Design Manager for resolution.
• - Coordinate with consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers to obtain timely input into the design process.
• 2. Drawing & Documentation Control
• - Maintain and update the design register (drawings & materials), tracking drawing submissions, approvals, and revisions.
• - Ensure that the latest approved drawings are issued to the relevant teams (internal and external).
• - Coordinate with the Document Controller to ensure correct filing and naming conventions are followed.
• - Support in the preparation of design packages for client and authority submission.
• 3. Project Support
• - Attend coordination meetings and design workshops; record and circulate meeting minutes as needed.
• - Assist in preparing presentation materials, finishes boards, and design reports for client meetings.
• - Support the technical team in gathering required information and following up on action items.
• 4. Authority Compliance & Approvals
• - Assist with preparation of documents required for local authority submissions (e.g., Dubai Municipality, DCD, DEWA, Trakhees).
• - Follow up on status of submissions and approvals in coordination with the design and MEP teams.
• 5. Site & Execution Interface
• - Evaluate actual site condition prior for the commencement of drawing preparation.
• - Coordinate with the site team to ensure design intent is being implemented during construction.
• - Respond to site RFIs related to design and support the Design Manager in issuing clarifications.
• - Attend site inspections and snagging sessions when required to support design validation.
• - The employee may be required to undertake any other duties or responsibilities as assigned by the management from time to time, in line with the role and organizational needs.

Skills

• AutoCAD
• MS Office
• Revit or BIM tools
• design coordination
• document control
• construction documentation
• multi-disciplinary coordination
• client and authority submissions
• presentation materials
• finishing boards
• design reports
• site RFIs
• coordination meetings
• design review
• drawing submissions