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Structural Design Coordinator - Main Contractor

United Arab Emirates  |  Permanent

Our multi-national Main Contracting client has a new requirement for a well experienced Structural Design Coordinator specialising in Structural Steel to join their team in Dubai, UAE to work on new build steel frame projects in the Emirates. Successful candidates will have a proven background as a Structural Design Coordinator on steel frame projects in the UAE and the wider GCC and a proven background working in a recognised Main Contracting Company.


This role is available for immediate joining and is a direct hire, permanent employment opportunity.


Responsibilities:

  • Ensure drawings produced by drafting team and sub-contractors are accurate and timely in alignment with the Project
  • Manage and oversee all aspects of the study design and specification of requirements for the projects including design briefs design drawings
  • Liaise with architect design consultant and sub-contractors on design intent and technical issues
  • Develop a comprehensive understanding of the contract documents drawings and specifications phasing plans Structural systems interrelationships construction sequencing and project schedule
  • Ensure all information is current and communicated with Structural project team
  • Assist in the testing and commissioning of Structural equipment 
  • Prepare design documents, shop drawings & write specifications.
  • Scrutinize tender drawings, documents and requirements to prepares proposals and RFIs
  • Deals with vendors, suppliers and contractors. Review design needs with suppliers to determine who can provide the best service
  • Consider materials, effects and costs, with suppliers and subcontractors and arrange samples and specs for approval.
  • Prepares necessary drawings for Authorities and Client approval.
  • Prepare working drawings and specifications for construction.
  • Prepares project trackers, weekly progress reports and meeting minutes to be submitted to Client/Consultant
  • Collaborate design with professional and technical consultants (MEP, Structures, ID)
  • Regular site inspections, a close cooperation with the site supervisors and the sub-contractors and an elaborate follow-up with the project manager and the client


Structural Design Coordinator Requirements:

  • Minimum of 6 years’ experience post graduation with experience in engineering
  • Minimum BSc in Civil Engineering, MSc in Structural Engineering preferred
  • Can communicate clearly with consultants in clear hand sketches drawing
  • Attention to detail and expert in reading structural/architectural drawings
  • Strong Coordination skills between disciplines and the drawing office / site supervision team
  • Proven experience of working on / delivering steel framed buildings with a main contracting company background


Interested candidates are invited to share their up to date CV directly to jobs@j10consulting.ae for further review and shortlisting.


Date Posted: 12 Apr 2023

Status: Filled