Senior CAD Operator

Job Information

• Date Opened 13/08/2026
• Job Type Full time
• Work Experience 5+ years
• Industry Architecture & Construction
• City Dubai
• Province Dubayy (Dubai)
• Country United Arab Emirates Postal Code 337- 1500

Job Description

Black & Grey HR is partnering with one of the UAE’s established construction and infrastructure companies to hire a Senior CAD Operator – FitOut & Joinery. The Senior CAD Operator will be responsible for producing accurate and detailed CAD drawings for fitout and joinery projects, translating design concepts and technical requirements into precise construction and fabrication drawings. The role requires strong knowledge of joinery detailing, fitout construction, materials, and site coordination, with the ability to work closely with designers, engineers, project teams, and production teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare detailed 2D CAD drawings, shop drawings, fabrication drawings, and installation drawings for fitout and joinery works.

• Develop detailed drawings for custom joinery, furniture, cabinetry, doors, wall panels, ceilings, partitions, counters, and other interior elements.

• Interpret architectural, interior design, structural, and MEP drawings and incorporate relevant requirements into CAD drawings.

• Prepare detailed sections, elevations, plans, details, and joinery construction drawings.

• Ensure drawings accurately reflect dimensions, materials, finishes, hardware, fixing methods, and construction requirements.

• Review drawings for accuracy, completeness, constructability, and compliance with project specifications.

• Coordinate drawings with designers, architects, engineers, site teams, subcontractors, and joinery production teams.

• Incorporate consultant/client comments and revise drawings accordingly.

• Prepare asbuilt drawings based on site conditions and approved changes.

• Maintain proper drawing standards, numbering, revisions, and document control.

• Support the project team with technical clarifications and drawingrelated requirements.

• Conduct site visits where required to verify dimensions and existing conditions.

• Ensure all drawings are issued within agreed project schedules and deadlines.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Interior Design, Drafting, or a related field.

• 5+ years of experience as a CAD Operator/Draftsman, within fitout industry.

• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD is mandatory.

• Strong understanding of joinery detailing, fitout construction, materials, hardware, and fabrication methods.

• Experience preparing shop drawings and fabrication drawings for joinery and interior works.

• Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, and MEP drawings.

• Strong understanding of dimensions, tolerances, sections, elevations, and construction details.

• Experience working with UAE/GCC construction standards and project requirements is preferred.

• Knowledge of 3D CAD/Revit/SketchUp will be an advantage.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under tight project deadlines.

• Good communication and coordination skills.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work with one of the UAE’s leading construction companies.

• Dynamic and growthoriented work environment.

• Exposure to highend projects and cuttingedge fit out and joinery techniques.