Structural Draftsman

Job Title: Structural Draftsman (High-Rise & Towers)

Department: Engineering / Drafting

Reports To: Technical Manager

Location: Abu Dhabi

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Purpose

We are seeking an experienced Structural Draftsman specializing in high-rise residential and commercial tower construction. In this role, you will produce detailed, clash-free structural shop drawings, section details, and fabrication/bar bending schedules (BBS) that comply with project specifications, consultant approvals, and local building codes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drafting & Detailing: Prepare comprehensive structural shop drawings, framing plans, core wall details, post-tensioned (PT) slab layouts, shear wall reinforcement details, and foundation plans (mats, piles, caps) for high-rise tower projects.

• BIM Modeling & Coordination: Build and update 3D structural models using Revit Structure; coordinate with architectural and MEP drafting teams to identify and resolve spatial clashes prior to construction.

• Bar Bending Schedules (BBS): Extract precise Bar Bending Schedules and material take-offs from structural models and CAD drawings in compliance with international standards (BS / ACI / ISO).

• Consultant & Site Coordination: Incorporate engineer marked-up redlines, consultant review comments, and site RFI responses promptly to issue construction-ready (IFC) drawing packages.

• As-Built Documentation: Update drawings based on actual site conditions, field redlines, and surveyor measurements to produce final As-Built packages.

• Quality & Standards Compliance: Ensure all drafting deliverables conform to company standards, layering conventions, scale protocols, and project CAD/BIM execution plans (BEP).

Qualifications & Skills:

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Civil / Structural Engineering or Architectural Drafting

Experience

5+ years of experience as a Structural Draftsman in civil contracting, with a minimum of 3 years focused on high-rise towers (30+ stories)

Software Proficiency

AutoCAD (Advanced), Revit Structure (Intermediate to Advanced), Navisworks (Clash Detection), MS Excel

Technical Knowledge

Reinforced Concrete (RC) detailing, Post-Tensioned (PT) slabs, heavy foundation/pile systems, structural steel embeds, and transfer structures

Codes & Standards

Familiarity with BS 8666 / ACI 318 detailing standards and local municipal building codes