Sr. BIM / CAD Specialist

What You'll Be Doing:

• Work with urban planners and architects to produce high-quality 2D CAD drawings and layouts for master planning projects, with MicroStation as the primary platform.

• Prepare and manage base maps, sign-off sheets, land-use plans, and plot development guidelines in compliance with Dubai Municipality (DM) and Dubai Development Authority (DDA) standards.

• Ensure all CAD deliverables strictly follow authority templates, layers, and submission formats.

• Collaborate with urban planners and architects to develop detailed Building Information Models (BIM) and layouts for urban planning projects.

• Apply knowledge of zoning codes, land-use schedules, and planning regulations to prepare accurate approval drawings.

• Carry out CAD QA/QC checks to guarantee accuracy, consistency, and compliance before authority submission.

• Coordinate with planners, GIS, and engineering teams to incorporate multidisciplinary inputs into MicroStation drawings.

• Maintain and update MicroStation CAD libraries, cell libraries, levels, and CAD standards as per project and authority requirements.

• Provide understanding in BIM workflows, standards, and best practices to optimize the efficiency of the urban planning design process.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in a BIM / CAD role within the Urban Planning, Infra or Architecture field.

• Advanced skills in MicroStation (Connect Edition) essential.

• Proven expertise in DM and DDA CAD standards, approval workflows, and submission requirements.

• Strong background in preparing land-use maps, zoning layouts, and authority-compliant base maps.

• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage large drawing packages for authority submissions.

• Understanding of BIM principles, workflows, and standards.