Senior Residential Architectural Drafter

JJ Drafting; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

JJ Drafting, based in Sydney, NSW, seeks a highly competent Architectural Drafter to independently manage technical drafting and documentation for residential projects. This is not an entry-level role, requiring deep understanding of why drawings are prepared a certain way.

You will develop complete drawing packages for DA/CDC/CC, review briefs and planning controls, and coordinate consultant information to ensure accurate, coordinated documentation for NSW projects.

Qualifications

• Advanced Archicad proficiency with ability to independently develop, manage and coordinate complete architectural drawing packages.
• Strong knowledge of LEPs, DCPs, the Housing SEPP and relevant DA/CDC approval pathways.
• Experience interpreting NCC provisions and building requirements for residential projects.
• Proven capability producing complete, coordinated construction documentation.
• 5+ years Australian residential drafting experience preferred, especially NSW projects.

Responsibilities

• Independently develop, manage and coordinate complete architectural drawing packages
• Prepare architectural documentation for DA, CDC and CC
• Review briefs, survey data and planning controls before documentation
• Identify design or compliance issues and communicate them proactively
• Develop comprehensive, accurate drawing packages
• Coordinate consultant information and resolve documentation discrepancies
• Undertake drawing QA before submission
• Take ownership of assigned projects and escalation matters
• Review and incorporate structural, stormwater, survey and BASIX/NatHERS information
• Manage assigned projects, meet deadlines and communicate outstanding issues

Skills

Archicad proficiency

Residential drafting experience

NCC provisions knowledge

Project coordination

Tools

Archicad

Job description

JJ Drafting, based in Sydney, NSW, seeks a highly competent Architectural Drafter to independently manage technical drafting and documentation for residential projects. This is not an entry-level role, requiring deep understanding of why drawings are prepared a certain way.

You will develop complete drawing packages for DA/CDC/CC, review briefs and planning controls, and coordinate consultant information to ensure accurate, coordinated documentation for NSW projects.