Technical Design Lead

23/10/2025

  • Location: Kuwait
  • Job Type: Full-time
  • About the Role:

    We’re Hiring: Technical Design Lead

     

    We’re looking for a talented and hands-on professional to lead our Technical & Design Division someone who can turn ideas into reality through smart design, precise details, and creative 3D visualizations.

     

    In this role, you’ll guide a team of draftsmen and designers, managing everything from shop drawings and coordination details to concept proposals and visual presentations for our ongoing and upcoming projects.

     

    If you have a passion for design, an eye for detail, and enjoy leading teams from concept to construction, we’d love to connect with you.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead the design coordination process between architectural, structural, and MEP disciplines to ensure full integration and technical consistency.

  • Review and validate design drawings, BOQs, and specifications to ensure technical accuracy and compliance with contract documents.

  • Translate concept and tender drawings into detailed construction drawings suitable for execution on site.

  • Provide technical guidance to design and drafting teams, ensuring adherence to engineering standards and project requirements.

  • Review shop drawings and as-built drawings prior to submission for consultant approval.

  • Coordinate with consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers to resolve technical issues and discrepancies.

  • Support the project team in value engineering to optimize material usage and reduce costs without compromising quality or design intent.

  • Ensure that all design outputs meet statutory codes, safety regulations, and local authority requirements (e.g., Kuwait Municipality, Civil Defense).

  • Supervise the development and maintenance of the project documentation system, ensuring proper version control and record-keeping.

  • Conduct design review meetings and follow up on technical queries and RFIs.

  • Provide design input during tendering and estimation stages as needed.

  • Train and mentor junior engineers, draftsmen, and coordinators within the technical department.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering, or related field.

  • 7+ years of experience in technical design, including leadership or supervisory roles.

  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Rhino, and Adobe Creative Suite.

  • Strong understanding of materials, construction methods, and technical detailing.

  • Excellent project management, communication, and coordination skills.

  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.