Senior Specialist – CAD

Role Overview

Senior Specialist – CAD at AD Ports Group, based in Abu Dhabi, responsible for management, preparation, and control of all drawings to support the Developers' Services team and provision of relevant drawings, plans, layouts, and data to prospect investors within the mapping Group.

Role Purpose

Serve as an effective team member of the Developer's Services Hub, primarily supporting the division's mapping needs pertaining to CAD and drafting-related issues, while coordinating within the division and other departments within Abu Dhabi Ports Units and government authorities.

Key Responsibilities

Drawing Production & Management

• Support and assist the BS team in the production, updating, and maintenance of drawings using AutoCAD software.
• Draft technical plans and drawings based on sketches provided by the Urban Planning Team, including Master Planning drawings, Urban Design drawings, subdivision Plans, and Utilities and Infrastructure drawings.
• Update CAD files frequently and issue the latest revision drawings.
• Develop a database from relevant drawings, files, and reports to aid as guides in drawing development.

Design & Technical Delivery

• Deliver quality design solutions per the urban planning department manager and urban planners' directions.
• Utilize knowledge of engineering practices to produce sound technical drawings.

Stakeholder Support

• Provide AutoCAD drawings to potential investors to enable them to establish their technical designs.
• Assist in Development Review for Kizad Clients.

Coordination & Documentation

• Coordinate and update GIS Plans accordingly.
• Update the document controller of any drawing submission or revisions to ensure easy retrieval and timely update.

General Duties

• Perform other relevant functions in the division as assigned by line manager.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role.
• CAD and Land Planning experience.
• Infrastructure planning experience.
• Urban Planning certificate, experience, or qualification is a definite advantage.

Skills & Competencies

• AutoCAD software proficiency.
• Engineering practices knowledge.
• GIS planning capability.
• Excellent English.
• Excellent Arabic.