Black & Grey HR is partnering with one of the UAE’s established construction and infrastructure companies to hire a Senior CAD Operator – Fit-Out & Joinery. The Senior CAD Operator will be responsible for producing accurate and detailed CAD drawings for fit-out and joinery projects, translating design concepts and technical requirements into precise construction and fabrication drawings. The role requires strong knowledge of joinery detailing, fit-out 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 fit-out 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 as-built 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 drawing-related 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 fit-out industry.
- Strong proficiency in AutoCAD is mandatory.
- Strong understanding of joinery detailing, fit-out 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 growth-oriented work environment.
- Exposure to high-end projects and cutting-edge fit out and joinery techniques.
