AutoCAD Drafter / Event CAD

We are looking for an experienced AutoCAD Drafter / Event CAD professional to join our Event Operations team immediately in Abu Dhabi and support the planning and delivery of events, exhibitions and temporary event infrastructure.

The successful candidate will be responsible for producing accurate and coordinated 2D CAD drawings, translating event briefs, site surveys and technical requirements into detailed layouts and drawing packages. The role requires strong AutoCAD expertise, attention to detail and the ability to collaborate with operations, production, technical and supplier teams throughout event planning, build-up, live operations and final handover.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Produce and maintain accurate 2D CAD drawings, including event layouts, exhibition floor plans, seating layouts, zoning plans and operational overlays.
• Develop detailed plans for front-of-house and back-of-house areas, stages, temporary structures, hospitality, registration, accreditation, security, medical, event control, logistics and welfare facilities.
• Coordinate technical and operational inputs from Production, Operations, HSE, Security, Logistics, Accreditation, AV, lighting, rigging, MEP and suppliers.
• Prepare and maintain drawing title blocks, legends, layers, scales, dimensions, annotations and revision records in accordance with project requirements.
• Maintain controlled drawing registers, revision histories and file-naming structures, ensuring that only current approved drawings are issued.
• Review venue, consultant and supplier drawings to identify clashes, inconsistencies, missing dimensions and technical coordination issues.
• Support site surveys, record venue measurements and constraints, and update base drawings and as-built information.
• Prepare drawing packages for client reviews, venue and authority submissions, supplier RFQs, technical evaluations and operational briefings.
• Review layouts for operational practicality, including crowd circulation, queueing, capacities, sightlines, loading routes, accessibility and emergency access.
• Attend design and coordination meetings, update drawings based on agreed actions and communicate changes affecting scope, cost, programme or approvals.
• Support event build-up and live‑site teams with updated drawings, setting‑out information and urgent revisions while maintaining drawing control.
• Prepare final as-built drawings and archive complete project drawing packages following event close‑out.
• Ensure compliance with company document‑control, quality, information‑security and HSE procedures.

Job Specifications:

• Minimum 3 years of AutoCAD drafting experience , preferably within events, exhibitions, venue operations, architecture, fit‑out, technical production or temporary infrastructure; 3–5 years of experience is sought.
• Diploma or bachelor’s qualification in Drafting, Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering, Construction, Event Production or a related technical discipline.
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD 2D , including layers, blocks, xrefs, layouts, viewports, scales, dimensions, annotations and plotting.
• Proven experience producing coordinated technical drawings, managing revisions and maintaining accurate drawing documentation.
• Ability to interpret architectural, structural, MEP, AV, lighting, rigging, scenic, security and logistics information.
• Strong understanding of event and venue layouts, capacity plans, front‑of‑house and back‑of‑house planning, access and egress routes, loading areas and temporary structures.
• Experience reviewing technical drawings, identifying clashes and coordinating corrections with relevant stakeholders.
• Ability to prepare and manage PDF/DWG drawing packages, revision registers and as‑built documentation.
• Strong attention to detail, organisation, communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple drawing requests and tight deadlines in a fast‑paced event environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and PDF markup tools.
• Relevant AutoCAD certification is preferred.
• Knowledge of Revit, SketchUp, Vectorworks or 3D CAD software is an advantage.
• Flexibility to work on‑site during event build‑up and breakdown, including evenings and weekends when required.

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