Building Designer / Drafter

Design & Build Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and support provided

Long-term career growth

Relaxed regional lifestyle

Job summary

Design & Build Recruitment is hiring a Building Designer / Drafter in Sydney to take projects from concept through council-ready documentation. You will work closely with an in-house manufacturing facility to ensure modular designs meet NCC/BCA/BAL requirements and quality standards.

The role emphasizes design-led projects, collaboration with operations and production teams, and mentoring junior designers while supporting process improvements.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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

Project coordination

Leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Tools

SketchUp

AutoCAD

Layout

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

You will be responsible for:

• 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

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• 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 documentationStrong 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