Senior Draftsperson

COMPLETE Urban; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

COMPLETE URBAN is seeking a Senior Draftsperson for its Architecture Team in NSW. You will perform all phases of drafting—from client liaison to documentation—using ArchiCAD and related design tools to deliver sustainable urban design outcomes.

The role emphasizes collaboration with a multidisciplinary team and ensuring compliance with NCC standards and local regulations. Experience with public sector projects is advantageous.

Qualifications

• 7+ years' experience in a design/architectural/drafting environment, preferably public domain.
• Tertiary qualification in Architectural Drafting.
• Experience with local government projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Interpret design briefs and prepare design concepts.
• Prepare documentation from DA to tender and construction drawings.
• Assist with specifications, schedules and sub-consultant coordination.
• Conduct on-site checks for QA and marketing use.
• Ensure compliance with building codes and regulations.
• Support client meetings and manage project timelines/budgets.

Skills

ArchiCAD

Communication

Project management

Creativity

Construction knowledge

Visual awareness

Design sensibility

NCC standards

Education

Architectural Drafting degree

Tools

ArchiCAD

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.