Rebar Drawing Designer

Rebar Drawing Designer (Rebar Detailer / Rebar Draftsman)

Location: Jebel Ali, Dubai – Steel Fabrication Factory
Number of Openings: 5 candidates
Employment Type: Full-Time

1. Role Overview

Rebar Drawing Designer (Rebar Detailer / Rebar Draftsman)

Experienced professional responsible for creating Detailed Reinforcement (rebar) drawings and Bar Bending Schedules (BBS) based on structural and construction drawings. You will translate the structural engineer’s design intent into precise fabrication and installation information for the construction site and rebar fabrication shop.

2. Main Responsibilities

• Interpret structural drawings: Study reinforced concrete structures (columns, beams, slabs, foundations, walls, etc.) and identify reinforcement details.
• Prepare rebar shop drawings: Develop accurate 2D or 3D rebar placement drawings showing bar sizes, spacing, laps, bends, and anchorage.
• Generate Bar Bending Schedules (BBS): Calculate exact bar lengths, shapes, quantities, and weights for fabrication and procurement.
• Optimize designs: Adjust bar layouts to reduce material waste and improve constructability while ensuring compliance with codes.
• Coordinate with engineers and stakeholders: Work closely with structural engineers, architects, and site teams to resolve design conflicts.
• Ensure compliance: Follow relevant international and local standards (e.g., BS 8666, ACI 315, ISO 3766, GB50010).

3. Common Software Tools

• AutoCAD – for 2D rebar shop drawings
• Tekla Structures / Revit / CADS RC / Allplan / SFCAD – for 3D rebar modeling
• Microsoft Excel – for BBS calculations and summaries

4. Deliverables

• Rebar shop drawings (PDF / CAD format)
• Bar Bending Schedules (Excel or table format)
• Rebar quantity take-off and summary reports
• Revision and as-built rebar drawings

5. Key Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Civil / Structural Engineering or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years of experience in rebar detailing or structural drafting
• Minimum 3 years of experience working in large steel fabrication factories in the UAE
• Strong knowledge of reinforced concrete detailing principles
• Proficient in AutoCAD and Microsoft Excel; knowledge of Tekla Structures or Revit is an advantage
• Skilled in reading and interpreting structural and architectural drawings accurately
• High accuracy in measurement and geometry
• Familiar with construction standards, fabrication tolerances, and international detailing codes (BS 8666, ACI 315, ISO 3766, etc.)
• Detail-oriented, organized, and capable of meeting deadlines
• Strong coordination and communication skills with engineers, site teams, and other project members

Work Location

Jebel Ali, Dubai – Steel Fabrication Factory

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED4,000.00 - AED5,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• What is your Nationality and visa status?
• What is your expected salary?
• What is your notice period (in days)?
• What is your current location in UAE?
• Please provide a summary of your work experience in rebar drawing, detailing, or steel fabrication in the UAE.

Experience:

• working in large steel fabrication factories in the UAE: 3 years (Required)
• rebar detailing or structural drafting: 3 years (Required)