Draftsman

Job Title Draftsman
Location: Dubai UAE

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Draftsman to prepare accurate technical drawings and construction documentation for landscape and outdoor development projects. The role will work closely with landscape designers civil engineers project managers and site teams to convert design concepts into practical construction-ready drawings.

The ideal candidate should have strong experience in landscape drafting hardscape softscape irrigation paving grading drainage and external works with excellent proficiency in AutoCAD. Landscape drafting roles in Dubai commonly require preparation of planting plans hardscape layouts grading drainage irrigation shop drawings and as-built documentation.

• Prepare detailed 2D technical drawings for landscape and civil works using AutoCAD.
• Convert landscape concepts and design sketches into accurate construction drawings.
• Develop softscape hardscape planting paving grading and setting-out plans.
• Prepare detailed sections elevations layouts and construction details.
• Incorporate design revisions and site changes accurately into drawings.

• Prepare detailed drawings for paving kerbs pathways walls planters steps decks and other landscape elements.
• Develop planting layouts and coordinate plant schedules with design requirements.
• Prepare grading and level plans to support proper site execution.
• Develop drainage layouts and coordinate levels with civil and landscape requirements.
• Prepare construction details for landscape structures and external works.

• Prepare irrigation layouts including mainlines lateral lines sprinklers drip systems valves and associated components.
• Coordinate irrigation drawings with landscape and site layouts.
• Prepare drawings for swimming pools water features fountains and related external works where applicable.
• Coordinate specialist systems with civil MEP and landscape drawings.

• Prepare detailed shop drawings based on approved designs and project specifications.
• Produce construction-ready drawings with accurate dimensions levels materials and specifications.
• Prepare as-built drawings reflecting actual site installation.
• Prepare drawings required for consultant and authority approvals.
• Maintain drawing registers revision records and document-control procedures.

• Coordinate drawings with landscape architects civil engineers MEP engineers project managers consultants and subcontractors.
• Identify discrepancies and clashes between different disciplines.
• Incorporate consultant and client comments into revised drawings.
• Participate in technical coordination meetings when required.
• Ensure drawings are fully coordinated before submission or site execution.

• Conduct site visits to verify dimensions levels and existing conditions.
• Update drawings based on actual site measurements and construction progress.
• Provide technical drawing support to site engineers and supervisors.
• Assist in resolving drawing-related issues during construction.
• Ensure final drawings accurately reflect approved design and site conditions.

• Diploma or Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering Architecture Landscape Architecture Drafting or a related field.
• 36 years of experience as a Draftsman preferably within landscape or civil construction projects.
• Strong experience preparing landscape and hardscape construction drawings.
• Excellent proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of irrigation layouts grading drainage paving and external works.
• UAE/GCC project experience is preferred.
• Experience with SketchUp Revit Lumion Photoshop or similar software is an advantage. Dubai landscape drafting roles frequently value these additional visualization and drafting tools.

• AutoCAD 2D drafting
• Landscape and hardscape drafting
• Softscape and planting plans
• Irrigation layouts
• Grading and level plans
• Drainage layouts
• Paving and external works
• Shop drawings
• As-built drawings
• Setting-out drawings
• Quantity take-offs
• Technical detailing
• Drawing revision and document control
• SketchUp / Revit / Lumion is an advantage
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to interpret engineering and landscape drawings
• Strong coordination and communication skills

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to work on landscape and outdoor development projects in Dubai
• Exposure to residential commercial hospitality and premium landscape projects
• Professional and collaborative working environment
• Career growth and technical development opportunities
• Opportunity to work across complete design-to-execution project cycles

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