Technical Manager (Structure)

Job description / Role

Job Purpose
To develop and deliver structural concrete design solutions and authority-compliant structural drawings by coordinating the drafting team, managing submissions for statutory approvals, and liaising with relevant authorities, clients, and engineers to secure timely approvals and support smooth project execution.

• Prepare and develop structural concrete design solutions in accordance with project requirements, applicable codes/standards, and authority regulations.
• Conduct structural design reviews, verifying calculations, design assumptions, compliance, and constructability prior to submission and issue for construction.
• Supervise and coordinate the Structural Draftsman/Drafting team to produce accurate structural drawings, details, and schedules aligned with the approved design intent.
• Perform quality checks and control measures on all structural deliverables (design calculations, drawings, submissions), ensuring accuracy, completeness, and consistency before
external issuance.
• Manage authority submission processes for structural packages, ensuring documentation is complete, compliant, and submitted within required timelines.
• Liaise and coordinate effectively with Authorities, Clients, and Consultants to address technical queries, clarifications, and comments, and to achieve timely approvals.
• Arrange and attend meetings with Authorities / Clients / Engineers / Consultants to support reviews, present technical justification, and close out approval comments.
• Develop and propose value engineering initiatives to optimize cost, material usage, and construction methodology without compromising quality, safety, or authority compliance.
• Provide technical guidance and ongoing support to the site execution team, including resolving site-related structural issues, responding to RFIs, and issuing necessary clarifications or
revisions.
• Support project coordination by maintaining proper records of submissions, revisions, approvals, and correspondence related to structural design and authority interactions.

• Experience: 10- 20 years in Contracting & Warehousing Industry in UAE/GCC
• Education: Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Nice to have: Accreditation for Authorities, Licenses from Authorities.
• Skills & Competencies
- Technical - Civil Engineering
- Project/Business - Design / Estimation / Cost control
- Behavioural - Effective communication, Leadership, problem solving, team player.
- Software/Digital/Tools - Etabs, Prokon, Safe, Staadpro, Manual Calculations.

Salary:
AED 25,000 to 30,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

About the Company

At Expert Recruitments, we work tirelessly to ensure our clients receive a comprehensive and meticulous approach to executive search in Dubai and across the UAE.

Our experienced recruiting agents use a proven talent acquisition process that guarantees best-in-class employees who exceed the expectations of our clients.