Building Designer / Drafter

Design & Build Recruitment; Griffith City; On-site; AUD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time position

Salary up to $90k + Super

Job summary

Design & Build Recruitment is seeking a Building Designer / Drafter to drive modular project documentation across Australia. You will take projects from concept through council-ready documentation while collaborating with an in-house manufacturing facility.

Key responsibilities include producing concept designs, detailed packages, and council-ready drawings, coordinating multiple projects, and ensuring NCC/BCA/BAL compliance with high drawing standards.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in architectural drafting, building design or modular projects.
• Strong proficiency in SketchUp + Layout and AutoCAD.
• Solid knowledge of NCC/BCA/BAL compliance requirements.
• Experience producing accurate technical documentation.
• Strong project coordination and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Leadership capability or the desire to mentor a small team.
• Proactive and solutions-focused attitude.

Responsibilities

• Producing concept designs and detailed documentation packages.
• Preparing council-ready drawings and construction documentation.
• Coordinating projects from early design through to delivery.
• Ensuring all documentation complies with NCC/BCA/BAL requirements.
• Maintaining drawing accuracy, consistency and quality standards.
• Working collaboratively with operations and production teams.
• Supporting and mentoring junior designers where required.
• Assisting in improving internal systems and workflows.

Skills

SketchUp

Layout

AutoCAD

Project coordination

Communication

Leadership

Mentoring

Problem-solving

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Job description

Join a growing design and construction team delivering premium modular accommodation projects across Australia.

We're seeking a Building Designer / Drafter with strong technical documentation skills and a passion for design-led projects. You'll play a key role in taking projects from concept through to council-ready documentation while helping maintain high standards across a range of modular designs.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys seeing their work come to life, with the added benefit of working closely alongside an in-house manufacturing facility.

The Role

• Producing concept designs and detailed documentation packages
• Preparing council-ready drawings and construction documentation
• Coordinating projects from early design through to delivery
• Ensuring all documentation complies with NCC/BCA/BAL requirements
• Maintaining drawing accuracy, consistency and quality standards
• Working collaboratively with operations and production teams
• Supporting and mentoring junior designers where required
• Assisting in improving internal systems and workflows

Skills & Experience

• 3+ years' experience in architectural drafting, building design or modular projects
• Strong proficiency in SketchUp + Layout and AutoCAD
• Sound knowledge of NCC/BCA/BAL compliance requirements
• Experience producing accurate technical documentation
• Strong project coordination and communication skills
• The ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Leadership capability or the desire to mentor a small team
• A proactive and solutions-focused attitude

What's on Offer

• Work on innovative, design-focused modular projects
• Collaborative and process-driven team environment
• Direct involvement with both design and construction teams
• Long-term career growth and development opportunities
• Training and support provided
• Relaxed regional lifestyle opportunity
• Full-time position
• Salary up to $90k + Super depending on experience