Senior Revit Draftsperson / Senior Building Desginer

Ascend Recruit Pty; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 126,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Salary

Flexible hours

Work-Life Balance

Interesting Projects

Project Ownership

Established Practice

Career Progression

Great Location

Experienced Leadership

Job summary

Ascend Recruit Pty in Brisbane Inner South is seeking a Senior Building Designer/Senior Revit Draftsperson to lead residential projects from concept to construction documentation.

The role requires advanced Revit skills, 10+ years in residential design, and the ability to work autonomously while collaborating with the business owner. Potential for leadership progression and future ownership is available.

Qualifications

• Ideally 10+ years experience in residential building design or architectural drafting.
• Advanced Revit skills are essential.
• Strong residential construction knowledge and technical detailing experience.
• Ability to independently deliver complete working drawing packages.
• Experience with custom homes, renovations, extensions and house raising highly regarded.
• Excellent attention to detail, communication and organisational skills.
• Confident working autonomously with a practical, solutions-focused approach.
• Formal architectural qualifications or registration are not essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage residential projects from concept through to complete working drawings.
• Produce detailed architectural and construction documentation using Revit.
• Work across custom homes, renovations, extensions, house raising and residential developments.
• Prepare accurate construction and structural details.
• Liaise with clients, consultants and builders throughout project delivery.
• Collaborate with the business owner on technical design solutions.

Skills

10+ years experience

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Job description

Senior Revit Draftsperson / Senior Building Desginer

Brisbane - Inner South | Residential Design | Up to $140,000 + Super (DOE) | Full-Time

About the Company Join a well-established boutique building design practice specialising in residential projects across Queensland.

With years of industry experience, a strong reputation and consistent project pipeline, the practice delivers everything from high-end custom homes and major renovations to extensions, house raising and residential developments.

Offering genuine flexibility, a supportive environment and interesting project variety, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional seeking greater autonomy and long-term career opportunities.

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity is available for a Senior Building Designer / Senior Revit Draftsperson to join this established residential design practice. Working directly alongside the business owner, you'll manage residential projects from initial concepts through to detailed construction documentation, with the autonomy to take ownership of your work.

This hands-on role is ideal for someone with strong Revit skills, excellent construction knowledge and a passion for producing high-quality, buildable designs.

For the right person, there is also potential to progress into a leadership position or explore future business involvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage residential projects from concept through to complete working drawings.


• Produce detailed architectural and construction documentation using Revit.


• Work across custom homes, renovations, extensions, house raising and residential developments.


• Prepare accurate construction and structural details.


• Liaise with clients, consultants and builders throughout project delivery.


• Collaborate with the business owner on technical design solutions.

About You

• Ideally 10+ years experience in residential building design or architectural drafting.


• Advanced Revit skills are essential.


• Strong residential construction knowledge and technical detailing experience.


• Ability to independently deliver complete working drawing packages.


• Experience with custom homes, renovations, extensions and house raising highly regarded.


• Excellent attention to detail, communication and organisational skills.


• Confident working autonomously with a practical, solutions-focused approach.

Formal architectural qualifications or registration are not essential. Experienced Building Designers, Senior Draftspersons and technically strong Architectural Technicians are encouraged to apply.

What's on Offer?

• Excellent Salary – Up to $140,000 + Super (DOE).


• Genuine Flexibility – Flexible start and finish times to suit your lifestyle.


• Work-Life Balance – Supportive, outcomes-focused working environment.


• Interesting Projects – Custom homes, renovations, extensions and residential developments.


• Project Ownership – Manage projects independently from start to finish.


• Established Practice – Over 35 years of experience and a consistent project pipeline.


• Career Progression – Opportunity to grow into leadership or potentially future business ownership.


• Great Location – Inner South Brisbane office with convenient parking.


• Experienced Leadership – Work directly alongside a highly experienced business owner.