Senior Technical Manager CIVIL (Non IT-Construction Industry experience)

Position overview

Key responsibilities

• Review and comment on prequalification documents, material submittals, technical compliance statements, shop drawings, calculations, method statements, and engineering submissions.
• Review architectural, structural, and MEP coordination drawings, including rebar shop drawings and bar bending schedules.
• Maintain engineering, material, shop drawing, RFI, and rebar call-off logs in line with the approved baseline programme.
• Review design drawings and provide technical input before authority submission and construction.
• Coordinate project and functional teams to resolve technical issues and prepare procurement technical packages.
• Evaluate suppliers and subcontractors and support tender evaluation, techno-commercial review, and selection.
• Develop value engineering and alternative material proposals to reduce cost and duration without compromising quality.
• Visit sites to monitor technical compliance and resolve construction issues; coordinate closure of RFIs and design discrepancies.
• Review method statements, ITPs, QA/QC requirements, and technical quality documentation.
• Lead technical staff, monitor KPIs and deliverables, and coordinate engineering/procurement interface schedules.
• Identify technical risks and delays; ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, contracts, UAE regulations, standards, and company quality requirements.
• Support variations, claims, technical scope clarification, as-built drawings, O&M manuals, testing and commissioning records, and other handover documents.

Requirements

• 10–15 years of experience in commercial, residential, or mixed-use buildings, preferably mid-rise or high-rise, with a contracting or real estate development company.
• More than 8 years of UAE experience is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering; a Master’s in Structural Engineering is an advantage.
• Experience managing multiple projects from design through construction and handover while meeting technical and quality requirements.
• Strong knowledge of UAE authority requirements, including Dubai Municipality, DDA, DCD, and RTA.
• Currently handling a team of 4–5 people and currently working as a Technical Manager.
• Strong communication, coordination, negotiation, leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, plus hands-on construction experience.
• Immediate joiners are preferred.

Why join

• The employer describes a growing professional team delivering projects across the UAE and an opportunity to streamline procurement and improve project efficiency.