Senior Architectural Draftsperson

COMPLETE Urban; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

COMPLETE URBAN seeks a Senior Draftsperson to lead architectural drafting across all project phases. You will liaise with clients, coordinate with sub-consultants, and ensure documentation up to construction stage, while applying NCC and Australian Standards.

The role requires strong ArchiCAD skills and a passion for sustainable, community-focused design. Join a multidisciplinary team delivering public-domain urban design.

Qualifications

• 7+ years’ design/architectural/drafting experience, preferably in the public domain.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Architectural Drafting.
• Community-focused work experience and local government relationships advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Interpret design briefs and prepare design concepts.
• Prepare documentation from DA through construction documentation and planning submissions.
• Coordinate with sub-consultants and liaise with clients.
• On-site checks for quality assurance and marketing purposes.
• Ensure compliance with building codes and Australian Standards.
• Assist in stakeholder meetings and project budgeting.

Skills

ArchiCAD proficiency

Communication skills

Project management

Creative thinking

Attention to detail

Construction knowledge

Design sensibility

Education

Tertiary qualification in Architectural Drafting

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Twinmotion

Job description

COMPLETE URBAN (CU) has been providing services to Local Governments in Australia for 25 years. CU designs and manages the delivery of community assets and infrastructure for Local Government. We create inspirational, functional and sustainable design outcomesfor the communitythrough our multi-disciplinary teams of Architects, Engineers, Landscape Architects and Project Managers.

About the role:

CU is seeking a Senior Draftsperson to join its Architecture Team. The successful applicant will perform all phases of architectural/drafting work including: client liaison, project planning, design and documentation. They must have demonstrated working experience using ArchiCAD and be passionate about delivering positive outcomes for the community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Interpret design briefs and preparation of designs concepts.
• Assist in preparation of documentation - DA through to tender and construction documentation, tender applications, presentations and planning applications.
• Assist with specifications and schedules.
• Liaise and co-ordinate withsub-consultants.
• Perform on-site checks and documentation during all stages of a project for quality assurance as well as marketing purposes.
• Apply and interpret legislative requirements as they apply to buildings in the public domain or urban environment.
• Assistwith effectively consulting clients about their design needs, restrictions and opportunities as well as desired environment and practicality outcomes.
• Work closely with the Urban Design Principal and multi-disciplinary team to resolve and deliver on agreed design and project targets.
• Addto and upkeep current skills, training and knowledge.
• Strive to meet client expectations and ensure successful outcomes by providing functional, inspirational, and sustainable design outcomes.
• Support the development of high quality, innovative and functional design.
• Assist with preparing feasibility reports and design proposals.
• Develop ideas keeping in mind client's needs, the use of the building and environmental impact.
• Adhere to andassist managingproject budgets and timelines.
• Assist in facilitating stakeholder /client meetings.
• Ensure that all works are carried out to specific standards, building codes, guidelines and regulations.
• Ensure that all matters relating to contracts, administration and project schedulingare met and that any issues are resolved in keeping with project budget and time constraints.

Qualifications:

• 7+ years’ experience in a design/architectural/drafting professional environment, particularly within the public domain.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Architectural Drafting.
• Community focused work experience and local government relationships would be considered an advantage.

Skills:

• Strong ArchiCAD proficiency and demonstrated experience using other design software (Adobe Photoshop and 3D Twinmotion or similar graphics packages) is essential.
• Strong communication and project management skills.
• Creativity and the ability to think and plan in three dimensions.
• Excellent building construction knowledge.
• Visual awareness and an eye for detail.
• Design Sensibility.
• Good knowledge of NCC and Australian Standards.
• Good knowledge of construction detailing.

COMPLETE URBAN is a private advertiser. No recruitment agencies are required.