Commercial Architect / Senior Draftsperson

Built Form Capital; Perth; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Builtform Capital is seeking a Commercial Architect / Senior Draftsperson to turn development opportunities into compliant, commercially viable projects in Perth. You will lead conceptual design, test fits, documentation and coordinate engineers and consultants, while guiding external architects to align with project briefs and budgets.

The role requires strong NCC knowledge, decisive leadership, and a track record across institutional, office or light commercial projects.

Qualifications

• A background as a commercial architect, architectural designer or experienced senior draftsperson.
• Relevant experience across institutional buildings, offices, light commercial or comparable projects.
• Strong working knowledge of the NCC and code compliance for commercial buildings.
• Good conceptual design and test-fit capability, backed by creative vision and practical construction knowledge.
• The initiative to lead and grow into a leadership role.
• Proficiency in CAD/BIM software and the ability to produce clear, coordinated documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop concepts, feasibility layouts and test fits that maximise site potential, functionality and commercial value.
• Bring creative vision to building design, façades, internal spaces and the overall project offering.
• Coordinate and manage engineers and consultants, including their scopes, deliverables, deadlines and design interfaces.
• Oversee external architects and designers, keeping their work aligned with the project brief, budget and programme.
• Lead design reviews with a strong focus on commercial NCC compliance, relevant Australian Standards, accessibility and approval requirements.
• Identify and resolve compliance, coordination and buildability issues early.
• Prepare or oversee drawings and documentation through design, approvals and construction.
• Establish design standards and processes, then help recruit and lead a team as the design division grows.

Skills

CAD/BIM software

Project coordination

Tools

CAD/BIM software

Job description

Commercial Architect / Senior Draftsperson

Working directly with the business owners, you'll turn development opportunities into creative, compliant and commercially viable projects. This is a hands-on role combining conceptual design, test fits and documentation with the coordination of engineers and specialist consultants. You'll also oversee third-party architects and designers, bringing clear direction to the design process and keeping projects coordinated, practical and buildable.

Key responsibilities

Develop concepts, feasibility layouts and test fits that maximise site potential, functionality and commercial value.

Bring creative vision to building design, façades, internal spaces and the overall project offering.

Coordinate and manage engineers and consultants, including their scopes, deliverables, deadlines and design interfaces.

Oversee external architects and designers, keeping their work aligned with the project brief, budget and programme.

Lead design reviews with a strong focus on commercial NCC compliance, relevant Australian Standards, accessibility and approval requirements.

Identify and resolve compliance, coordination and buildability issues early.

Prepare or oversee drawings and documentation through design, approvals and construction.

Establish design standards and processes, then help recruit and lead a team as the design division grows.

About you

A background as a commercial architect, architectural designer or experienced senior draftsperson.

Relevant experience across institutional buildings, offices, light commercial or comparable projects.

Strong working knowledge of the NCC and code compliance for commercial buildings.

Good conceptual design and test-fit capability, backed by creative vision and practical construction knowledge.

The confidence to manage consultants, oversee external designers and keep projects moving.

Commercial judgement and an understanding of how design decisions affect development yield, cost, programme and the finished product.

Proficiency in relevant CAD/BIM software and the ability to produce clear, coordinated documentation.

Initiative, accountability and the ambition to grow into a leadership role.

About us

Builtform Capital is a Perth property developer delivering institutional buildings, offices, light commercial premises and premium mancave developments, with a strong presence in Osborne Park. Working closely with our associated construction business, we take projects from initial opportunity and concept through to approvals, construction and completion. We're a young, driven team with a sneaker office culture—come as you are, bring good ideas and get stuck in. We enjoy what we do, back each other and take pride in the projects we deliver. People tend to stick around, and there's room to build your career as we grow. You'll be based in our new architecturally designed offices in Osborne Park, with wellness and fitness facilities. We value good relationships, open conversations and the satisfaction of seeing a project come to life.

Work directly with the business owners and help shape what we develop and how we deliver it.

Follow projects from early concepts through to completed buildings, working closely with the construction team.

Play a foundational role in the expanding design division, with the opportunity to develop its direction and grow a team around you.

Competitive remuneration aligned with experience, with opportunities for a performance bonus scheme and profit share.

Future equity participation may be considered as the role and business grow, subject to performance and agreed terms.