Senior Commercial Architect — Lead Design & Buildability

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

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.