Architectural Draftsman

Company Overview:

Founded at the turn of the century, Alghanim Industries is one of the region's largest, privately-owned multi-national companies. We are proud to employ over 15,000 people in 30 businesses across 40 countries in the Middle East & North Africa, Turkey, and emerging Asia.

We're an established, successful commercial enterprise, building and growing our own brands and managing global partnerships. We're market leaders in almost every sector we operate in, including retail and consumer electronics, food and beverage, automotive sales and services, engineering and maintenance, insulation, pre-engineered steel building, logistics and warehousing solutions, fast-moving consumer goods, office automation, advertising, insurance, consumer credit, and travel.

More importantly, we're a people business. We're committed to developing customer-centric, empowered, and engaged teams and enabling them to do their best. We're always looking for new talent to join our ever-growing family men and women at every stage of their career journey who want to share their knowledge, skills, and experience.

Job Summary

This position will support architects in establishing their designs from concept through project completion. Candidates will have a strong knowledge of architectural drafting and detailing of retail interiors. The Architectural Draftsman should be capable of working across and within multi-brand retail and F&B concepts. Reporting to the Architects and Senior Design Manager he/she should able to produce quality work and support the designers in the completion of their designs. They will be responsible for producing layouts, sections and elevations as well as 3D models and renders as required. Working within strict time lines.

Job Responsibilities

• Operate AutoCad produce designs, working drawings and tender packages
• Operate 3D Modelling software Sketch up or 3D Max and Adobe Photoshop
• Analyse building codes, by-laws, space and site requirements, and other technical documents and reports to determine their effect on architectural designs
• Coordinate structural, electrical and mechanical designs and determine a method of presentation to graphically represent building plans
• Obtain and assemble data to complete architectural designs, visiting job sites to compile measurements as necessary
• Layout and space plan arrangements for different buildings and concepts
• Represent architect on construction site, ensuring builder compliance with design specifications and advising on design corrections, under architect's supervision
• Maintain the filing system of all documents and work within the departments quality standards
• Site survey and site architectural supervision, conduct site visit based on the project needs
• Candidate Requirements:
• 3-5 years of experience in Architectural, Interior and mill works drafting and detailing
• Must know how to incorporate/coordinate construction features (including plumbing, electrical and other mechanicals) into design
• Must visually interpret verbal instructions and suggestions
• Able to work independently and as a team member with good communication skills
• Must have a team-oriented attitude, an attention to detail and an ability to meet deadlines
• Able to work under pressure and deliver finished results to deadlines
• Good, fast and accurate use of AutoCad, 3D max/ Sketch Up, Adobe Photoshop and Microsoft office