Senior CAD Engineer – BIM Team Lead

About the role

The Senior CAD Engineer will lead a team of BIM Coordinators, overseeing the creation of 3D busbar layout models and 2D shop drawings for Vertiv projects in Dubai. This role combines technical expertise with people management to ensure high‑quality deliverables and project success.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and manage a team of BIM Coordinators, assigning tasks and conducting performance reviews.
• Coordinate project execution by preparing busbar layout 3D models and 2D shop drawings in line with specifications and deadlines.
• Organise and lead review meetings at each project stage, ensuring customer requirements and milestones are met.
• Act as primary liaison between BIM Coordinators and the BIM Manager, communicating updates, changes and issues.
• Ensure quality control, reviewing and approving drawings before final submission.
• Track BOQ changes, supervise site measurements and maintain accurate data collection.
• Oversee project close‑out, ensuring error‑free design outputs and proper file organization.
• Promote compliance with H&S policies and sustainable practices.

Required profile

• Proven experience leading BIM or CAD teams in a construction or engineering environment.
• Strong understanding of project lifecycle management and quality assurance.
• Ability to communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
• Commitment to health, safety and environmental standards.

Required skills

• BIM
• 3D modeling
• 2D drafting
• Bill of Quantities (BOQ) management
• Site measurement supervision