cad technician

Ultraction General Contracting 

<p><b>CAD Drafter (Structural) &ndash; Bridges &amp; Underpass Projects</b></p><p>Abu Dhabi, UAE</p><p>Salary: AED 4,000 &ndash; AED 5,000 per month</p><p><b>Job Description:</b><br/>We are seeking a skilled <b>CAD Drafter (Structural)</b> to join our team in Abu Dhabi. The ideal candidate must have hands-on experience in preparing structural drawings for <b>bridges and underpass projects</b>.</p><p><b>Key Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li>Prepare accurate <b>2D/3D structural drawings</b> using AutoCAD</li><li>Develop detailed drawings for <b>bridges, underpasses, and infrastructure works</b></li><li>Revise drawings as per engineer instructions and project requirements</li><li>Ensure compliance with project standards and specifications</li><li>Coordinate with engineers and project teams</li></ul><p><b>Requirements:</b></p><ul><li>Minimum <b>2&ndash;4 years of experience</b> as a Structural CAD Drafter</li><li>Strong experience in <b>bridge and underpass drawings</b></li><li>Proficiency in <b>AutoCAD</b> (Civil 3D is an advantage)</li><li>Good knowledge of structural detailing and construction drawings</li><li>Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines</li></ul><p><b>Preferred Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li>Diploma in Civil or Structural Engineering</li><li>UAE project experience is a plus</li></ul><p><b>How to Apply:</b><br/>Send your CV to: <b>waqas@ultraction.ae</b></p><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Pay: AED4,000.00 - AED5,000.00 per month</p><p>Application Question(s):</p><ul><li>How many years experience you have as a cad drafter ?</li><li>have you work for Bridges &amp; underpass projects ?</li><li>Expected Salary ?</li><li>Expected date of joining ?</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p>

CAD Draftsman

KEO International Consultants

<div>Overview:
<p>
InSite are urban designers, planners and landscape architects who share a love for the craft of designing the built environment and consist of a diverse studio of designers from around the world. We are a diverse studio of designers from around the world with studios in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Doha. InSite is a unique division of KEO International Consultants, a firm with over a half century of delivering projects throughout the Gulf and a proud legacy to match. We engage at the human scale when creating our places. Each is interrogated from a collaborative viewpoint, tailored to client&rsquo;s needs and ensuring sensitivity to the unique ecologies, cultures and the communities that we engage with.</p>
Responsibilities:
<p>
Our newest opportunity is for a talented <b>Senior CAD Specialist</b> to join our Allied Practice, InSite, based in Abu Dhabi, UAE. This position will take responsibility for leading the production, coordination, and quality control of CAD drawings and technical documentation across client&rsquo; master-planned developments. The role will ensure that all drawings</p><p>
received from consultants and developers comply with CAD standards, layering protocols, coordinate systems, and documentation requirements.</p><p></p><p><br>
We envisage success in this role to include;</p><div></div><div><b><br>
Master Planning</b></div><ul><li>
Read, interpret, and analyse master plans, including land use distributions, zoning, Development Control Regulations (DCRs), and associated Gross Floor Areas (GFA).</li><li>
Prepare, review, and manage CAD drawings related to master plans, site plans, affection plans, utility layouts, and execution drawings.</li><li>
Translate conceptual sketches and directions provided by senior master planners into accurate and compliant CAD-based master plans.</li><li>
Develop and modify master plans by drafting plots, Right-of-Way (ROW) networks, road hierarchies, and infrastructure corridors in line with planning intent.
</li><li>Perform plot subdivision, consolidation, boundary adjustments, and land use refinements as required during planning development and optimization stages.</li><li>
Ensure alignment between land use allocations, GFA targets, and spatial configurations within the master plan.</li></ul><div><b>
Architecture</b></div><ul><li>
Prepare, review, and manage CAD drawings related to site plans, affection plans, utility layouts, and execution drawings.</li><li>
Check drawing accuracy, layering structure, block usage, file formats, and coordinate integrity prior to official submission.</li><li>
Ensure all drawings comply with CAD standards, naming conventions, and document control processes.
</li><li>Coordinate with planners, engineers, and consultants to resolve drafting discrepancies and missing information.</li><li>
Update and maintain a centralized CAD archive for all approved drawings and revisions.
</li><li>Conduct drawing quality assurance checks to verify dimensions, annotations, and alignment with approved master plans and authority requirements.
</li><li>Prepare drawing overlays and composite plans to support technical evaluations and coordination meetings.</li><li>
Support fast-track production of drawings, sketches, and mark-ups as required by technical teams.
</li><li>Extract area schedules, coordinates, and plot data from drawings for planning and authority submissions.
</li><li>Convert and standardise drawings from consultants into internal templates and formats.
</li><li>Maintain version control for all submitted and approved drawings.
</li><li>Support authority portal uploads and technical document submissions related to CAD files.
</li><li>Assist in maintaining as-built records and archive control.</li><li>
Stay updated on CAD standards, drafting technologies, and documentation best practices.
</li><li>Provide technical drafting support to master planning, architecture, and engineering teams.
</li><li>Liaise with consultants to clarify drafting requirements and ensure conformance with standards.
</li><li>Participate in coordination meetings and technical reviews involving drawing submissions.
</li><li>Support internal teams in the preparation of presentation visuals and graphics when required.</li></ul>
Qualifications:
<div>
To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envision that your career journey to date will include 10+ years of relevant experience partnered with a Diploma or Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Drafting, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or CAD Technology from an accredited University or College program.</div><ul><li>
Minimum 10 years of experience in in CAD drafting and technical documentation.</li><li>
Strong knowledge of layering, coordinates, CAD standards.</li><li>
Ability to manage large master plan and infrastructure drawings.</li><li>
Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite and related drafting software.
</li><li>Strong working knowledge of GIS platforms and coordinate systems.
</li><li>Ability to manage large drawing datasets and perform technical cleanup efficiently.</li><li>
Capable of producing quick layouts, diagrams, and technical illustrations upon request.</li></ul><div></div><div><br>
InSite International is a KEO Allied Practice.</div><div></div><div><br>
KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration &ndash; through conceptualization &ndash; to realization of planning, design or project delivery in the built and natural environments. For over 60 years we&rsquo;ve led with vision, contributing to many of the world&rsquo;s most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities.</div><div></div><div><br>
As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is recognized by ENR as one of the Top 225 International Design Firms and one of the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms. We are also ranked by World Architecture as the 57th largest global architecture firm and the #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2023 WA100 Survey.</div><div></div><div><br>
We invite you to join us. Why?</div><div></div><div><br>
When you join KEO, you&rsquo;ll discover more than just a job &ndash; you&rsquo;ll find a supportive environment that fosters your professional development through internal global mobility and career development and does so within a culture that supports company-wide health and well-being through on-demand counselling services and regular workplace clinics.</div><div></div><div><br>
You will be invited to celebrate community events such as sports days, fun-runs, in-house sports teams and beach clean ups. In addition to your competitive package and benefits you will have access to a suite of policies that include hybrid working arrangements, individual athletic sponsorship, study assistance sponsorship, employee referral rewards, mentoring and coaching programs and extensive in-house on demand learning courses.</div><div></div><div><br>
KEO&rsquo;s performance is founded upon integrity, results, innovation, safety and our people. We embrace diversity and recognise its&rsquo; contribution to client success wherever we work.</div><div></div><div><br>
We are excited to hear how you can partner with our award-winning team and treat all expressions of interest confidentially.</div></div>

Senior CAD Specialist

Polished Interiors Design

<p>o Prepare joinery detailing</p><p>o Creating accurate CAD drawings from hand sketches, verbal instructions, and site visits.</p><p>o Seamlessly integrating and working with project managers design consultants, and sub-contractors, to produce and alter drawings.</p><p>o Thinking creatively and critically to support the project team in the design process, to create sketches and drawings that work.</p><p>o Creating and continually updating project drawings lists.</p><p>o Printing various formats of drawing sets for project managers and site superintendents.</p><p>o Systematically saving sketches and drawings on our CAD server; keeping the server organized; updating project folders and files as jobs progress and revisions are made.</p><p>o Exhaustively reviewing and checking sketches and drawings for errors, before being sent to architects, sub-contractors, project managers, etc.</p><p>o Seeking clarity and understanding from engineers and project managers when you are not 100% certain of something.</p><p>o Organizing and uploading drawings to web-based storage sites/collaboration project sites to share drawings with project and subcontractors.</p><p>o Create, edit, and update standard details for use in projects.</p><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Pay: AED5,500.00 - AED8,000.00 per month</p><p>Ability to commute/relocate:</p><ul><li>Abu Dhabi: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Joinery Draftsman

Brainstorm Human Resource Consultant

<p><b>Job Title: CAD Electrical Draftsman - Residential/Commercial Buildings projects in UAE</b><br/>Location: Dubai/Abu Dhabi/Sharjah or any emirate in UAE</p><ul><li><b>Highly skilled in AutoCAD &amp; Electrical Systems Drawings</b></li><li><b>Good English Speaking is Must</b></li><li><b>Should be OK for Manpower Supply Co. &amp; Any Location in UAE</b></li></ul><p>The <b>CAD Electrical Draftsman</b> is a core role within our specialized manpower division, focusing specifically on the booming <b>Building Construction</b> sector. This position is designed for a technical expert who understands the unique electrical requirements of vertical construction.</p><p><b>The Role of a CAD Electrical Draftsman in Building Construction</b></p><p>In the realm of high-rise and commercial building projects, the <b>CAD Electrical Draftsman</b> acts as the technical architect of the building&rsquo;s power and safety systems. You are not just drawing lines; you are creating the blueprint for how a 50-story tower stays powered, safe, and functional. From the main switchgear in the basement to the aircraft warning lights on the roof, your drawings ensure every component is accurately placed and compliant with UAE laws.</p><p><b>Detailed Roles &amp; Responsibilities</b></p><ul><li><b>Advanced Technical Drafting:</b> Prepare high-precision 2D electrical shop drawings using AutoCAD based on architectural layouts and MEP design requirements.</li><li><b>Specialized System Layouts:</b> Draft comprehensive plans for Power Distribution, Lighting, Fire Alarm systems, Emergency Lighting, and Low Voltage (ELV) systems including CCTV, Data, and Access Control.</li><li><b>Coordination:</b> Manage the vertical distribution of power, including busbar systems, rising mains, and electrical closet layouts for buildings.</li><li><b>Authority Compliance (DEWA/ADDC):</b> Ensure every drawing adheres to the specific regulations of the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) or ADDC. This includes proper load schedules and cable sizing notations.</li><li><b>Clash Coordination:</b> Work within a multidisciplinary MEP team to ensure electrical containment (trays and conduits) does not clash with mechanical ducts or plumbing pipes.</li><li><b>As-Built Documentation:</b> Develop meticulous As-Built drawings that reflect exactly what was installed on-site, which is a mandatory requirement for building completion certificates.</li><li><b>Quantity Take-offs:</b> Provide the site team and procurement department with accurate bill of quantities (BOQ) derived directly from your CAD layouts.</li><li><b>Site Revisions:</b> Support the site engineers by quickly updating drawings to reflect changes in construction or architectural modifications during the building phase.</li></ul><p><b>Comprehensive Candidate Requirements</b></p><p>To be successful as a <b>CAD Electrical Draftsman</b>, you must meet the following mandatory criteria:</p><ul><li><b>Direct Experience:</b> A minimum of 4+ years of professional experience in electrical drafting, with at least <b>2+ years of mandatory experience in the UAE/GCC building sector</b>.</li><li><b>Building Expertise:</b> Proven background in <b>Building Construction</b>, specifically Residential, Commercial, and High-Rise towers. (building experience is essential).</li><li><b>Technical Mastery:</b> Advanced AutoCAD proficiency is required. comfortable handling large file sizes, Xrefs, and layering standards.</li><li><b>Communication:</b> <b>Excellent English Communication skills</b> are a must. You will be coordinating with project managers and site supervisors daily.</li><li><b>Relocation &amp; Model:</b> You must be comfortable working with a <b>Manpower Supply</b> company and be <b>flexible to relocate</b> to any Emirate (Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, etc.) as per project requirements.</li></ul><p><b>Salary, Benefits &amp; Joining Details</b></p><ul><li><b>Monthly Salary:</b> AED 4,000 &ndash; AED 6,500 + Accommodation + Transport/AED 8000 Full package - Negotiable for Excellent Candidates.</li><li>Immediate joiners currently in the UAE are highly preferred/Max 30 Days</li></ul><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Pay: AED5,000.00 - AED8,000.00 per month</p><p>Application Question(s):</p><ul><li>Are you OK to work with Manpower Supply co? Can Relocate &amp; work Anywhere in UAE?</li><li>Your current salary, expected salary, Notice period?</li><li>write shortly about your experience, major projects &amp; Reason for leaving current/last company?</li></ul><p>Experience:</p><ul><li>AutoCAD electrical shop drawings: 3 years (Required)</li><li>plans for Power Distribution: 3 years (Required)</li><li>Lighting, Emergency Lighting drawings: 3 years (Required)</li><li>ELV Systems (CCTV, Fire Alarm, etc): 2 years (Required)</li><li>Buildings projects: 2 years (Required)</li><li>UAE/GCC: 2 years (Required)</li><li>MEP Coordination: 3 years (Required)</li></ul><p>Language:</p><ul><li>Good English (Must) (Required)</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p>

CAD Electrical Draftsman - Residential/Commercial Buildings projects

Big Fish Recruitment

The Role
<br>We are currently partnering with a prominent semi-government real estate developer based in Abu Dhabi and are looking to appoint a Draftsman/3D Modeler. This position is responsible for supporting the design team in transforming architectural concepts into precise CAD drawings and high-quality 3D models. The role plays a key part in developing pre-concept and visualization packages, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment with the overall design intent. Job Responsibilities: • Develop detailed 2D drawings and 3D models from architectural concepts and plans • Produce high-quality visualizations using tools such as AutoCAD, 3Ds Max, SketchUp, Revit, Rhino, and Lumion • Ensure accuracy in dimensions, annotations, and technical detailing • Manage revisions, updates, and version control throughout the design process • Collaborate with architects, engineers, and internal teams to refine models and designs • Maintain file organization standards and ensure software interoperability • Perform quality checks to ensure compliance with design standards • Support project timelines and deliverables while handling multiple projects • Mentor junior team members and contribute to continuous process improvements
<br><br>
Requirements
<br><ul>
<li>Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Urban Design, or related field • 3-5 years of experience in design, drafting, and 3D modelling (UAE/GCC experience preferred) • Strong proficiency in industry-standard software (AutoCAD, 3Ds Max, SketchUp, Revit, Rhino, etc.) • Solid understanding of architectural design, visualization, and documentation processes • Strong attention to detail, problem-solving, and coordination skills • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple deadlines • Portfolio demonstrating relevant design and modelling work</li>
</ul>
About the company
<br>Service Our aim is to provide our clients and candidates with a consistent, quality service that goes beyond the norm, giving them peace of mind and complete trust in our ability to meet their needs. Knowledge Big Fish consultants specialise in their fields and have extensive experience in the region and beyond. We take pride in our knowledge and network and believe that our relationships are built on trust and integrity and are made for the long term. Care At Big Fish, as well as caring for the people we work with, we also care about the world and environment we live in, that's why Big Fish support initiatives that promote human welfare, environmental protection and sustainability.

Draftsman/3D Modeler - Real Estate

Bureau Veritas

<div><div><div>Designs, develops, builds, tests, and maintains mechanical systems and devices, from tiny components to large machines like engines or HVAC systems, using CAD software for designs, analyzing data, troubleshooting failures, managing projects, and ensuring safety and efficiency across diverse industries like aerospace, automotive, and energy. Key duties include research, prototyping, CAD design, project management, testing, manufacturing oversight, and providing technical support.</div><div></div><div><br>
Core Responsibilities</div><ul><li><p>
Research &amp; Design</p>: Analyze problems, research solutions, and design/redesign mechanical systems and components using CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks).</li><li><p>
Development &amp; Testing</p>: Create and test prototypes, analyze results, and modify designs for optimal performance, feasibility, and cost-effectiveness</li><li><p>
Manufacturing Oversight</p>: Oversee production, select materials, and ensure quality control during fabrication.</li><li><p>
Installation &amp; Maintenance</p>: Plan and manage the installation, operation, and ongoing maintenance of equipment and systems.</li><li><p>
Troubleshooting</p>: Investigate equipment failures, diagnose issues, and recommend remedies.</li><li><p>
Project Management</p>: Lead teams, manage project timelines, resources, and documentation.</li></ul><div></div><div><br>
Key Skills &amp; Qualifications</div><ul><li>
Strong knowledge of engineering principles, kinematics, materials, and mechanisms.</li><li>
Proficiency in CAD software and MS Office.</li><li>
Problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills.</li><li>
Communication (written and oral) and teamwork.</li><li>
Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.</li><li>
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.</li></ul></div></div>

Mechanical Engineer

A&M INTERNATIONAL

<p><b>Job Title:</b> Architectural Draftsman / Architect</p><p><b>Job Description:</b><br/>A&amp;M International is seeking a skilled Architectural Draftsman or Architect to join our team. The selected candidate will be responsible for preparing detailed drawings and ensuring proper coordination between all disciplines.</p><p><b>Key Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li>Prepare coordination drawings between Architectural, Structural, and MEP disciplines.</li><li>Develop shop drawings for block work in accordance with project specifications.</li><li>Prepare ceramic/tile shop drawings including layouts, patterns, and details.</li><li>Produce reflected ceiling plans (RCP) with full coordination of services.</li><li>Prepare as-built drawings based on site conditions and final execution.</li><li>Assist in developing architectural detailing and enhancements where required.</li><li>Ensure all drawings comply with project standards and authority requirements.</li><li>Coordinate with site engineers and project teams to resolve clashes and discrepancies.</li></ul><p><b>Requirements:</b></p><ul><li>Proven experience as a Draftsman or Architect in a contracting company.</li><li>Strong knowledge of coordination between Architectural, Structural, and MEP drawings.</li><li>Proficiency in AutoCAD (Revit is a plus).</li><li>Good understanding of construction details and site execution.</li><li>Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Architectural Draftsman / Architect

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