Asst Design Engineer - Formwork

About the Company Azizi Developments is one of the UAE’s leading private developers, with a growing portfolio of residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments across Dubai. The company is committed to delivering high-quality projects while maintaining strong standards of construction, engineering, quality and safety across its developments. We are looking for an Assistant Design Engineer – Formwork to support the design and engineering team in preparing formwork, shoring and scaffolding drawings, material take-offs and technical documentation for construction projects. Job Summary The Assistant Design Engineer – Formwork will support Senior Design Engineers in developing accurate and practical formwork and temporary works solutions. This role is suitable for a civil engineering professional with 2–5 years of experience, including relevant formwork drafting/design exposure, who is looking to develop a career in formwork and temporary works design. Key Responsibilities Design & Drafting Support - Assist in preparing formwork, shoring and scaffolding drawings under the guidance of senior engineers. - Prepare basic: - General Arrangement (GA) drawings - Assembly drawings - 2D CAD drawings - Modify existing standard drawings based on engineering instructions and project requirements. - Assist in preparing material take-offs and material lists. - Use AutoCAD and company templates to prepare clear, accurate and professional drawings. - Ensure drawings are updated based on design changes and engineering feedback. Technical & Project Support - Support Design Engineers with basic design activities and technical documentation. - Assist with simple engineering calculations under the guidance of senior engineers. - Gather technical information from suppliers, manufacturers and formwork system manuals. - Assist in reviewing construction drawings and identifying relevant formwork requirements. - Participate in technical and project coordination meetings when required. - Coordinate with the design team to ensure timely completion of assigned deliverables. Quality, Safety & Compliance - Follow company engineering procedures, drawing standards and document-control requirements. - Ensure drawings and technical documents are accurate, properly formatted and issued correctly. - Apply safe design principles to all assigned formwork and temporary works activities. - Incorporate corrections and comments received from checking/senior engineers. - Maintain proper records of drawings, revisions and technical documents. Learning & Development - Develop knowledge of formwork, shoring and scaffolding systems. - Build proficiency in AutoCAD 2D and company drafting standards. - Develop an understanding of: - Structural and construction drawings - Construction sequencing - Temporary works principles - Formwork systems and applications - Participate in internal training, supplier training and relevant technical development programs. - Develop familiarity with proprietary formwork systems such as PERI, Doka or equivalent systems. Site & Office Support - Visit project sites when required to gain practical exposure to construction and formwork erection activities. - Support engineers in resolving basic site-related technical queries. - Assist the engineering team with technical and administrative activities as required. Requirements - Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology, Civil Engineering or an equivalent relevant qualification. - 2–5 years of relevant experience in construction/civil engineering. - Minimum 2 years of formwork-related drafting/design experience. - Good knowledge of AutoCAD 2D. - Basic understanding of construction and structural drawings. - Basic understanding of construction sequencing and temporary works. - Exposure to formwork, shoring or scaffolding systems is preferred. - Exposure to PERI, Doka or similar proprietary formwork systems will be an advantage. - Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. - Strong attention to detail and ability to follow technical instructions accurately. - Good organisational and time-management skills. - Strong willingness to learn and build a career in formwork/temporary works design. - Good written and verbal communication skills. - Ability to work effectively as part of a technical team. - Valid UAE Driving Licence is preferred/required as per project requirements. - Willingness to travel to project sites as required. - Candidates currently available in the UAE/GCC are preferred. Software & Technical Skills - AutoCAD 2D – Good proficiency - Microsoft Word - Microsoft Excel - Microsoft PowerPoint - Basic knowledge of formwork design/drafting software will be an advantage.