Technical Manager Fitout
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Date posted
November 13, 2026
Hiring location
Dubai
Career level
Executive
Qualification
Bachelor's degree
Experience
20+ Years
Gender
Any
Description
Juma Al Majid Holding Group is recruiting a Technical Manager Fitout to provide technical leadership and design coordination for interior fit-out projects in Dubai. The role ensures that drawings, specifications, materials and construction details are coordinated, compliant and practical to build within project constraints. The manager leads technical reviews and works with consultants, clients, authorities, planning, procurement and site teams to secure approvals and resolve technical issues before they affect delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage design development, shop drawings and technical submissions for fit-out works.
- Review architectural, interior design, MEP and specialist drawings for coordination and constructability.
- Ensure compliance with contract requirements, authority regulations, codes and consultant standards.
- Lead design coordination meetings and resolve technical clashes between disciplines.
- Oversee the preparation and review of shop drawings, material submittals, samples, mock-ups and prototypes.
- Monitor approval timelines and coordinate with planning and procurement teams to prevent technical delays.
- Recommend value engineering solutions that improve cost, time or efficiency without reducing design intent or quality.
- Identify construction risks early and recommend suitable mitigation measures.
- Liaise with clients, consultants and authorities to obtain technical approvals.
- Check compliance of technical documents with local authority and fire/life safety requirements.
- Provide guidance to site teams, subcontractors and suppliers and resolve RFIs and site discrepancies.
- Support quality control during execution and inspections.
- Ensure as-built drawings, O&M manuals and other technical close-out documents are complete and support handover and DLP matters.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design or Engineering.
- More than 20 years of experience in interior fit-out projects.
- Strong UAE experience with consultant-led, fast-track projects.
- Experience in high-end commercial, hospitality, retail or residential fit-out projects.
Skills & Competencies
The position requires strong technical judgement, design coordination, leadership and stakeholder management. Applicants should understand authority approvals, fire and life safety requirements, technical documentation and construction sequencing.
Employment Details
This is a full-time management position based in Dubai, UAE. Family benefits are listed.
Skills
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Full Time
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