Senior Technical Engineer

Job description / Role

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Review & Approval: Conduct detailed technical reviews and cross-discipline coordination (Architectural, Structural, MEP, ID) of all Issued-For-Construction (IFC) drawings, shop drawings, material submittals, and method statements.
• Design Coordination: Serve as the primary technical liaison between the site team, design consultants, and in-house design departments to efficiently resolve all design-related issues and discrepancies.
• Site Support & Problem Solving: Provide immediate, practical, and technically sound solutions to on-site issues and technical queries (RFIs) to prevent delays and maintain construction progress.
• Quality & Compliance: Ensure that all construction activities and materials strictly adhere to approved IFC drawings, project specifications, and relevant UAE authority regulations (e.g., DM, DDA, DCD, DEWA).
• Document Control: Manage and maintain a clear, up-to-date log of all technical submittals, RFIs, design modifications, and execution issues.
• Value Engineering: Identify and propose value engineering opportunities for structural and architectural elements without compromising quality, performance, or design intent.
• Mentorship: Guide and mentor junior technical staff and site engineers on best practices and technical standards.

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from a recognized university.
• Experience: Minimum 8 to 10 years of total experience in a Technical or Design Coordination role, with at least 5 years of hands-on experience in the UAE with a Tier-1 Main Contractor.
• Project Expertise: Mandatory proven experience working on high-rise or mid-rise building projects (G+20 and above).
• Technical Proficiency: Strong expertise in reviewing structural and architectural drawings, technical specifications, and construction methodologies.
• Local Knowledge: Solid understanding of local authority approval processes and building codes in Dubai/UAE (e.g., DM, DDA, DCD).
• Software Skills: Proficiency in AutoCAD is essential; working knowledge of Revit/BIM for coordination is highly desirable.

Salary:
AED 20,000 to 26,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

About the Company

Founded by Aaron Fletcher and Tony Piccolo, FPA is a prominent recruitment and HR consulting firm operating in the Middle East and the UK. With an impressive professional background of over 22 years, both founders have established themselves as reliable partners for top-tier talent acquisition in the industry.

Our firm's skilled team provides a wide range of specialized services, including executive search, specialist recruitment, and industry salary benchmarking, tailored to meet the unique needs of our clients.

We take a comprehensive approach to ensure that we find the right talent to drive businesses forward. At FPA, we are committed to excellence and leverage our industry expertise to navigate the competitive landscapes of the Construction and Real Estate markets. This dedication to our clients makes us the preferred partner for businesses seeking success in these industries.