Technical Designer / Design Co-ordinator

Basic Function: The Technical Designer / Design Coordinator supports the Design Manager by coordinating design activities, managing documentation workflows, and ensuring timely delivery of architectural, interior, structural and MEP design packages.

The role serves as the link between internal design teams, external consultants, and project stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of all design information in line with project timelines, authority requirements, and client expectations. 2.

Major Duties and Responsibilities: 1.

Design Coordination Assist the Design Manager in reviewing, tracking, and managing all design documentation across architecture, interiors, and MEP.

Ensure all drawings and technical submittals are properly coordinated across disciplines before release.

Identify and escalate design clashes, scope gaps, and inconsistencies to the Design Manager for resolution.

Coordinate with consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers to obtain timely input into the design process. 2.

Drawing & Documentation Control Maintain and update the design register (drawings & materials), tracking drawing submissions, approvals, and revisions.

Ensure that the latest approved drawings are issued to the relevant teams (internal and external).

Coordinate with the Document Controller to ensure correct filing and naming conventions are followed.

Support in the preparation of design packages for client and authority submission. 3.

Project Support Attend coordination meetings and design workshops; record and circulate meeting minutes as needed.

Assist in preparing presentation materials, finishes boards, and design reports for client meetings.

Support the technical team in gathering required information and following up on action items. 4.

Authority Compliance & Approvals Assist with preparation of documents required for local authority submissions (e.g., Dubai Municipality, DCD, DEWA, Trakhees).

Follow up on status of submissions and approvals in coordination with the design and MEP teams. 5.

Site & Execution Interface Evaluate actual site condition prior for the commencement of drawing preparation.

Coordinate with the site team to ensure design intent is being implemented during construction.

Respond to site RFIs related to design and support the Design Manager in issuing clarifications.

Attend site inspections and snagging sessions when required to support design validation.