Building Designer - Draftsperson (AutoCad)

SNL Building Constructions Pty Ltd; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

SNL Building Constructions Pty Ltd in Boolaroo NSW is seeking a Building Designer - Draftsperson to deliver projects from concept through to construction. You will design and document residential, commercial and industrial schemes, using AutoCAD, and collaborate with clients and internal teams to create practical, buildable solutions.

This role emphasizes compliance with the NCC and Australian standards, coordinating external consultants and ensuring accurate, high-quality documentation.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Architecture or Building Design.
• Experience in building design and drafting within an office environment.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Sound knowledge of construction methods and detailing.
• Understanding of NCC, Australian Standards and planning controls, including LEP, DCP and CDC requirements.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Design and document residential, commercial and industrial projects.
• Prepare concept, working and construction drawings using AutoCAD.
• Develop site-specific design solutions that respond to project constraints and opportunities.
• Coordinate and manage external consultants to ensure integrated project documentation.
• Collaborate with internal development, estimating and construction teams to deliver practical and cost-effective designs.
• Ensure compliance with the National Construction Code (NCC), Australian Standards, planning controls and council requirements.

Skills

AutoCAD

Collaboration

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Building Design

Job description

Building Designer - Draftsperson (AutoCad)

SNL Building Constructions Pty Ltd – Boolaroo NSW

Building Designer - SNL Building Constructions

As a Building Designer at SNL Building Construction, you'll play a key role in delivering projects from concept through to construction. Working closely with clients and our development, estimating and construction teams, you'll create practical, compliant and innovative design solutions that balance aesthetics, functionality and construction efficiency.

This is an opportunity to be part of the full design and construct journey, contributing to projects that create lasting value for clients and provide clear, buildable outcomes for our construction teams.

Building Designer - SNL Building Constructions

As a Building Designer at SNL Building Construction, you'll play a key role in delivering projects from concept through to construction. Working closely with clients and our development, estimating and construction teams, you'll create practical, compliant and innovative design solutions that balance aesthetics, functionality and construction efficiency.

This is an opportunity to be part of the full design and construct journey, contributing to projects that create lasting value for clients and provide clear, buildable outcomes for our construction teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and document residential, commercial and industrial projects.

• Prepare concept, working and construction drawings using AutoCAD.

• Develop site-specific design solutions that respond to project constraints and opportunities.

• Coordinate and manage external consultants to ensure integrated project documentation.

• Collaborate with internal development, estimating and construction teams to deliver practical and cost-effective designs.

• Ensure compliance with the National Construction Code (NCC), Australian Standards, planning controls and council requirements.

About You

You are more than a draftsperson. You understand how good design influences the entire project lifecycle, from feasibility and approvals through to construction and handover.

You enjoy problem-solving, working collaboratively and delivering high-quality documentation in a fast-paced environment.

Skills & Experience

• Tertiary qualifications in Architecture or Building Design.

• Experience in building design and drafting within an office environment.

• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD.

• Sound knowledge of construction methods and detailing.

• Understanding of NCC, Australian Standards and planning controls, including LEP, DCP and CDC requirements.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

• High attention to detail and commitment to quality outcomes.

Why Join SNL?

• Be involved in the entire design and construct process.

• Work on a diverse range of residential, commercial and industrial projects.

• Collaborate closely with experienced development, estimating and construction teams.

• Contribute to practical, buildable designs that make a real impact.