Senior Draftsman

A reputable engineering consultancy in Karachi is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Experienced Draftsperson to support architectural and structural projects. The role requires strong technical drafting capability, coordination skills, and strict adherence to CAD and project standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare architectural and structural construction drawings (plans, sections, elevations, details) in AutoCAD (2D).
• Coordinate drawings with Architectural, Structural, and MEP teams to ensure alignment of grids, levels, openings, and dimensions; flag discrepancies to engineers.
• Accurately interpret and incorporate engineer/architect redlines and markups while maintaining clear revision history.
• Participate in structured QA/QC reviews to ensure compliance with company drafting standards and checklists before issuance.
• Ensure compliance with company CAD standards, project CAD manuals, layer naming, numbering systems, title block requirements, and issue protocols (NCS-style documentation practices).
• Maintain sheet indexes, drawing registers, and support document control for accurate version tracking.
• Support drawing updates during IFC and construction phases, incorporating site comments and engineer instructions.
• For structural projects: apply basic understanding of reinforcement detailing (bar layouts, bending schedules, cover requirements, standard conventions) strictly under engineer direction.

Requirements

• DAE (Civil) / Diploma in Drafting or relevant qualification.
• Minimum 5 years of professional drafting experience in building projects.
• Strong command of AutoCAD 2D.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings accurately (engineering decisions remain under engineer supervision).
• Experience in multi-disciplinary coordination.
• Strong attention to detail, coordination mindset, communication skills, teamwork ability, and time management.

Preferred

• Awareness of BIM workflows and working alongside BIM teams; familiarity with ISO 19650 principles is an advantage.
• Experience in steel detailing; knowledge of Tekla Structures for shop drawings and connection detailing is preferred.
• Experience working in engineering consultancy environment.

Reporting Structure

Reports to the Drafting Manager, with day-to-day coordination under relevant discipline engineers.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person