Design Draftsman

Role Overview

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Design Draftsman to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing accurate technical drawings and design documentation to support engineering and project teams across the organization’s projects located in Garowe, Somalia. The role involves producing, coordinating, and maintaining high-quality drawings and models across architectural, structural, and MEP disciplines. The ideal candidate should possess strong proficiency in drafting software, a solid understanding of BIM, and the ability to develop detailed, coordinated, and buildable design documentation while collaborating effectively with engineers, project teams, and other stakeholders to support successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

1. Design Drafting & Technical Documentation

• Prepare, develop, and maintain architectural drawings, details, and documentation to required project standards.
• Support drafting requirements across architectural, structural, and MEP elements to ensure coordinated outputs.
• Produce detailed plans, sections, elevations, schedules, and construction details suitable for execution.
• Assist in updating and revising drawings based on design development, coordination, and site feedback.

2. BIM Modelling & Revit Production

• Develop and manage Revit models in line with project BIM standards and workflows.
• Perform cut-throughs, detailing, and model-based documentation directly from coordinated BIM models.
• Prepare schedules, quantities, and drawing outputs extracted from the model.
• Support model coordination and clash awareness across architectural, structural, and MEP disciplines.
• Maintain model integrity, accuracy, and consistency across drawing packages.

3. CAD Production & Drawing Control

• Produce and manage AutoCAD drawings, layouts, and technical details where required.
• Ensure correct use of layers, standards, line weights, and drawing conventions.
• Maintain drawing registers and support document control processes.

4. Detailing & Design Support

• Develop high-quality construction details, focusing on buildability, interfaces, and execution clarity.
• Support design refinement through detailed drawing development and technical resolution.
• Assist senior designers and engineers with design coordination and detailing requirements.

5. Visualisation & Graphic Support

• Use Photoshop and visual tools to enhance drawings, diagrams, and technical presentations.
• Support visual clarification of design intent for internal reviews and project communication.
• Assist with renderings, presentation layouts, and graphical enhancements as required.

6. Coordination & Design Interface

• Coordinate drafting outputs across disciplines to ensure alignment and consistency.
• Incorporate comments from technical managers, consultants, and coordination reviews.
• Support issuance of coordinated drawing packages for design, construction, and approvals.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma or degree in Architecture, Architectural Drafting, or a related discipline.
• 10 years experience working as an Architectural Draftsman within a multi-discipline design or construction environment.
• Strong exposure to building projects requiring coordinated architectural, structural, and MEP documentation.

Technical Skills & Software Proficiency

• Expert-level proficiency in AutoCAD for drafting and detailing.
• Advanced working knowledge of Revit (BIM), including modelling, detailing, schedules, and documentation extraction.
• Strong understanding of BIM workflows, coordination principles, and model-based production.
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop for drawing enhancement and visual support.
• Familiarity with visualisation and design tools such as Rayon Design or similar platforms is preferred.
• Strong understanding of construction detailing, materials, and buildability considerations.

Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s):

• Can you join immediately?
• Are you willing to travel outside UAE?

Experience:

• Architectural Draftsman: 10 years (Required)