Design Technician

ADG ENGINEERS (AUST) PTY LTD; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Flexible work environment

Birthday Leave after 12 months of year

Industry Leading Paid Parental Leave

Five weeks annual leave after 5 years

Health and Wellness program

Equal Employment Opportunity workplace

Job summary

ADG is recruiting a Senior Design Technician for the Gold Coast office to work on diverse projects including medium to high rise structures, commercial, retail and residential. You will collaborate across disciplines and drive innovation in design and delivery.

Applicants should have a drafting qualification and 4–6 years of experience, with strong Revit skills and knowledge of construction methods. The role offers stability and growth within a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• A relevant and suitable qualification in drafting (required).
• 4-6 years of relevant drafting experience.
• Knowledge and experience using Revit for documenting residential, commercial and high/low rise structures.
• Strong design skills in large concrete frame and steel structures.
• Ability to review drawings critically and assess design quality.
• Knowledge of construction methods and their design impact.
• Understanding of commercial risk and project coordination with managers and engineers.

Responsibilities

• Produce quality detail design documentation in Revit or similar software.
• Monitor scope, quality and schedule to ensure profitable projects.
• Track project progress and ensure client expectations are met.
• Coordinate across disciplines to ensure consistent designs.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to junior staff.

Skills

Drafting experience

Revit knowledge

Large structures design

Construction methods

Project liaison

Education

Drafting qualification

Tools

Revit

Job description

• Industry Leading Paid Parental Leave scheme
• Total Fixed Remuneration Package between $85K -$95K depending on Experience

Build your future with ADG

ADG is a leading engineering consultancy delivering complex work across civil and infrastructure, structures and construction services. You will join collaborative teams that take on projects shaping transport, defence, power and renewables, water and the built environment across Australia.

As part of AtkinsRéalis, ADG combines local delivery strength with global expertise, proven methodologies and advanced digital capability. That means better support, stronger technical pathways and more varied opportunities, without losing the close‑knit feel that makes ADG a great place to do your best work.

At ADG, we design with purpose, to make a difference.

About the Team

OurStructural Teamunderstands the impact our work can have on the built environment, and we take solutions further to build a more sustainable future through our designs.

We combine decades of civil engineering expertise with established design principles, a deep commercial understanding, and a purpose-driven approach to deliver outstanding outcomes for public and private infrastructure projects.

About the Role

We are currently recruiting a Senior Design Technician for ourGold Coast Office. This role will see you working on a diverse range of projects, including medium to high rise structures, commercial, retail, residential, government work etc. Projects can be located locally, intrastate and interstate, giving the successful candidate opportunities to develop their skills and career in complex and wide-ranging environment. In addition, this role will be a key part of driving innovation in our business and industry, providing opportunity for creative thinking and career development.

Some of your key accountabilities in this role will include:

• Responsibility for producing quality detail design documentation in Revit or other software programs.
• Having responsibility for project outcomes through the monitoring of scope, quality,and schedule to ensure a successful and profitable project.
• Assisting in the tracking of project progress, including qualityand schedule to ensure client expectations are met or exceeded on a consistent basis.
• Responsibility for liaising between disciplines and project team members (both internal and external) to ensure the design documentation is consistent and coordinated
• Providing leadership and mentoring to junior staff

The successful candidate will have:

• A relevant and suitable qualification in drafting (required)
• 4 -6 years of relevant real-world experience in drafting
• Knowledge and experience in the use of Revit in documenting residential, commercial, high and low rise structures
• Strong design skills in large concrete frame buildings/tall buildings, steel structures (industrial/commercial/retail)
• The ability to critically assess and review drawings by others
• Knowledge of construction methods and their impact on design
• An understanding of commercial risk
• Experience in liaising with project managers, engineers and other technical specialists.

What’s in it for you?

ADG values your professional development and will offer you exposure across all facets of design and project delivery to expand your skillset. We are committed to attracting, retaining, and working together to develop our talent. We reward our staff and at every level, we work together to deliver the highest standards in engineering and services delivery alike.

We offer:

• Competitive salary package
• Flexibleworkenvironment
• Birthday Leaveafter 12 months of service
• Industry Leading Paid Parental Leavescheme
• Five weeks annual leaveafter 5 years of service
• Health and Wellness program
• ADG promotes an Equal Employment Opportunity workplace.

Location: Gold Coast QLD, Australia

Position Type: Below Associate Director