Modular Building Designer & Drafter: Concept to Council

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

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.