Job Purpose

Responsible for preparing accurate technical drawings and documentation for fire fighting and fire protection systems. The role involves developing shop drawings, installation layouts, coordination drawings, as-built drawings, and supporting documentation in accordance with approved designs, project specifications, NFPA and BS standards, and relevant local authority requirements.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed AutoCAD drawings for fire fighting and fire protection systems, including sprinklers, wet and dry risers, hydrants, hose reels, deluge systems, foam systems, fire pumps, tanks, and associated pipework.

• Develop plans, sections, elevations, schematics, isometric drawings, installation drawings, builders’ work drawings, and as-built drawings.

• Interpret engineering designs, specifications, equipment schedules, architectural drawings, structural drawings, and coordinated MEP drawings.

• Produce accurate layouts showing pipe sizes, elevations, flow directions, equipment locations, valves, fittings, supports, sleeves, and other system components.

• Prepare fire fighting shop drawings for consultant, client, authority, and construction approval.

• Revise drawings based on engineering comments, consultant feedback, site conditions, coordination requirements, and approved design changes.

• Coordinate fire fighting drawings with architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and other building services drawings.

• Identify potential clashes and design discrepancies and coordinate with engineers and project teams to resolve them.

• Participate in design and coordination meetings and provide technical input relating to installation requirements and constructability.

• Support site teams by providing updated drawings, technical clarifications, installation details, and revised documentation.

• Prepare material take-offs, quantity schedules, pipework schedules, equipment schedules, and other project documentation as required.

• Ensure drawings comply with approved specifications, project standards, NFPA, BS codes, and applicable local authority regulations.

• Check dimensions, scales, annotations, drawing references, title blocks, revision details, and technical information before submission.

• Maintain drawing registers, revision histories, submission records, approval comments, and document control requirements.

• Prepare record drawings and support the compilation of operation and maintenance and handover documentation.

• Maintain organised CAD files, drawing templates, symbols, blocks, libraries, and project folders in accordance with company procedures.

• Work closely with design engineers, project managers, estimators, procurement teams, site supervisors, subcontractors, and consultants.

• Maintain awareness of fire protection design practices, CAD standards, construction methods, software updates, and relevant industry requirements.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Diploma, certificate, or technical qualification in Drafting, Mechanical Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline preferred.

• Experience as an AutoCAD Draughtsman, Fire Fighting Draughtsman, Fire Protection Draughtsman, MEP Draughtsman, or similar role.

• Proven experience preparing drawings for fire fighting, fire protection, sprinkler, life-safety, or related MEP systems.

• Experience producing fire fighting shop drawings, coordinated layouts, installation drawings, builders’ work drawings, and as-built drawings.

• Proficiency in AutoCAD, including the use of layers, blocks, external references, annotation, scaling, plotting, and drawing standards.

• Knowledge of fire fighting systems including sprinklers, wet and dry risers, hydrants, hose reels, deluge systems, foam systems, fire pumps, and water tanks.

• Understanding of NFPA standards, BS codes, project specifications, and relevant local authority requirements.

• Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection drawings.

• Knowledge of MEP coordination, clash identification, pipework layouts, equipment clearances, supports, sleeves, and installation requirements.

• Experience working on commercial, residential, industrial, hospitality, infrastructure, or mixed-use construction projects.

• Experience with UAE or GCC projects and familiarity with local authority approval requirements is an advantage.

• Knowledge of Revit MEP, Navisworks, BIM coordination platforms, or other technical drawing software is beneficial.

• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, organisation, and time management skills.

• Ability to manage drawing revisions and deliver accurate documentation within project deadlines.

• Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams.