MEP Draftsman – Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing Drafting

About the role

We are looking for an experienced MEP Draftsman to develop and update mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire fighting and ELV drawings for our projects across the Middle East. The role involves preparing shop drawings, layouts, details and technical documentation in close coordination with construction teams and stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare, revise and finalize complete sets of MEP shop drawings for mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection systems.
• Develop detailed layouts for HVAC, plumbing networks, fire alarm/firefighting, ELV, electrical systems and single‑line diagrams.
• Create and update Reflected Ceiling Plans (RCPs) in coordination with construction managers.
• Ensure all drawings comply with project specifications, standards and consultant comments.
• Produce schedules, legends, sections and typical details as required.
• Maintain organized archives of drawings with proper revision control.
• Coordinate with project, engineering and site teams to gather technical information.
• Manage drawing submissions, tracking and document control for all MEP design packages.
• Support preparation of as‑built drawings upon project completion.
• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines to ensure design accuracy and alignment.
• Travel within the Middle East when required.

Required profile

• 10 years of experience as an MEP Draftsman.
• Mechanical Technical Diploma or related MEP qualification.
• Expert proficiency in AutoCAD; working knowledge of Revit is preferred.
• Strong experience on medium‑scale building projects.
• Fluent in English (reading, writing, speaking).
• Excellent communication, coordination and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple submission timelines.
• Experience preparing BOQs and calculating quantities of MEP items is a plus.

Required skills

• AutoCAD
• Revit (preferred)
• MEP drafting
• HVAC system layout
• Plumbing network design
• Fire fighting and fire alarm drawing
• ELV system drafting
• Electrical layout and single‑line diagram creation
• BOQ preparation
• Quantity calculation for MEP items