About the Role: Responsibilities, Skills, and Requirements
Introduction
Ever wondered how Dubai’s most impressive skylines and structures rise from blueprints to bold reality? As a Head of Engineering Design or a Design Engineer at our renowned precast concrete factory, you’ll be the quiet force shaping that vision. In this high-impact role, your structural expertise and digital design skills don’t just sit on screens — they become the backbone of tangible, lasting projects across the UAE. Whether you’re an emerging leader or an ambitious engineer ready for the next step, this opportunity puts innovation directly in your hands (and your drawings).
About the Company
We’re more than just a factory — we’re a creative engineering hub rooted in collaboration, precision, and pride. Our Dubai-based team fuses top-tier technical skills with a strong dose of local ingenuity, working closely together through every phase of a project. Walk through our production halls or join a coffee break with our engineers, and you’ll sense the camaraderie and focus that power our success. We grow fast, think boldly, and celebrate practical wins — Friday site visits and lively design reviews included.
What You’ll Be Doing (Responsibilities)
For Head of Engineering Design:
- Lead and mentor a dynamic team of design engineers, championing best practices in precast structural design.
- Oversee the development, review, and finalization of all engineering drawings and calculations for precast elements.
- Collaborate closely with the General Manager and project managers to streamline workflows and deliver projects on time.
- Coordinate with production and erection teams to ensure designs translate flawlessly from paper to product.
- Research new materials or techniques that can enhance our processes and project outcomes.
For Design Engineer:
- Prepare detailed precast concrete designs and shop drawings, using AutoCAD and Revit as your daily toolkit.
- Review and refine structural calculations, ensuring adherence to local codes and client specifications.
- Join in project meetings to integrate client feedback and coordinate with site engineers.
- Support the implementation of new design software or standards — we’re always looking to work smarter.
What You’ll Bring (Qualifications)
Must-Haves:
- Solid background in structural engineering, preferably with precast concrete experience.
- Proficiency in both AutoCAD and Revit (you’re comfortable toggling between the two).
- Relevant engineering degree or diploma.
- Effective communicator — you can explain technical info to colleagues from various backgrounds.
Nice-to-Haves:
- Experience leading small teams or mentoring peers (for Head of Engineering Design applicants).
- Familiarity with Dubai construction codes and standards.
- Creative problem-solver who’s eager to suggest process improvements.
Not sure you check every box? We’d still love to hear from you.
Why You’ll Love Working Here (Benefits & Perks)
- Competitive, market-leading salary packages tailored to your experience.
- Comprehensive housing and transport allowances — so you can focus on your career, not your commute.
- Robust health insurance plan for your peace of mind.
- Direct mentorship and growth opportunities with our experienced General Manager; interviews are personal and straightforward, not a paperwork maze.
- A respectful, multicultural work environment where your insights genuinely matter.
- Plus, the chance to see your designs form the fabric of Dubai — every time you spot our signature concrete on a city project, you’ll know you played a part.
Here, your work shapes more than drawings — it helps sculpt the landscapes and stories of a world-class city. If building something lasting excites you, we can’t wait to meet you.
Common Interview Questions and Tips
To help you prepare and feel confident, here are some questions you might encounter during the interview process for this role.
- Can you walk us through your experience designing precast concrete structures, and how you approach the transition from digital design to real-world fabrication and installation?
- How do you ensure that your AutoCAD and Revit drawings reflect both client requirements and local construction codes, especially within the unique context of Dubai projects?
- Describe a time when you identified a new material or technique that improved a project's efficiency or quality. What steps did you take to research and implement this innovation with your team?
- As a design engineer, how do you incorporate feedback from production and site teams to refine your structural calculations or shop drawings?
- For those with leadership experience: what’s your approach to mentoring new engineers and fostering best practices within a multidisciplinary design team?
- How have you handled instances where there were conflicting inputs from project managers, site engineers, and clients? Can you give an example of how you navigated a complex design coordination challenge?
- Imagine a situation where a design you developed was difficult for the erection team to implement. How would you collaborate with them to resolve the issue and prevent similar problems in the future?
- Tell us about a time you had to learn or implement a new software tool or drafting standard under tight deadlines. What strategies helped you adapt quickly?
- Working in a multicultural team can present unique communication challenges. How do you ensure your technical instructions are clearly understood by colleagues from diverse backgrounds?
- What’s your favorite way to contribute to company culture or team morale, especially during busy project periods with tight deadlines?
- In your view, what does “engineering pride” mean, and how do you demonstrate this quality in your everyday work?
- How do you balance creativity and practicality when approaching innovative design solutions within a highly technical environment?
- Why are you excited about the prospect of seeing your structural designs become iconic parts of Dubai’s skyline?