Senior Structural Drafter

Building Talent Recruitment Pty; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Building Talent Recruitment Pty is seeking a Senior Structural Drafter in Sydney to take ownership of a diverse portfolio including mixed-use residential, commercial, data centres and industrial projects.

You will coordinate and develop coordinated Revit models and detailed drawings from concept through construction, working with senior engineers and the drafting team, and mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of experience as a Structural Drafter in an Australian engineering consultancy.
• Strong experience using Revit across building projects.
• Ability to work autonomously while coordinating effectively with engineers and consultants.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and coordination of structural Revit models and documentation across multiple projects.
• Produce high-quality detailed drawings including plans, sections, details and schedules.
• Coordinate closely with engineers, architects and external consultants to resolve design and modelling issues.
• Support project delivery across all stages from concept design through to construction documentation.
• Provide guidance and support to junior drafters within the team and contribute to maintaining drafting standards.

Skills

Project coordination

Mentoring junior drafters

Autonomy

Tools

Revit

Job description

The Company

• Established consultancy with roots dating back to 1965, built on repeat business, technical quality and long-standing client relationships
• Continued growth across Sydney and Melbourne driven by a strong pipeline and reputation within the market
• Supportive, close-knit culture where senior staff are trusted, respected and given room to operate
• Stable environment with low staff turnover and a focus on delivering quality outcomes rather than pushing unrealistic deadlines

The Role

This is an opportunity for a Senior Structural Drafter to take ownership across a diverse portfolio of building projects including mixed-use residential, commercial developments such as data centres, and selected industrial work.

You’ll play a key role in the delivery of coordinated Revit models and detailed documentation from concept through to construction, working closely with experienced structural engineers and the wider drafting team. The role will suit someone who enjoys being heavily involved in project coordination and mentoring junior drafters.

With the business continuing to grow, this is a strong opportunity to step into a respected senior position within a stable team working on increasingly complex and high-profile projects.

The Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and coordination of structural Revit models and documentation across multiple projects
• Produce high-quality detailed drawings including plans, sections, details and schedules
• Coordinate closely with engineers, architects and external consultants to resolve design and modelling issues
• Support project delivery across all stages from concept design through to construction documentation
• Provide guidance and support to junior drafters within the team
  Contribute to maintaining drafting standards, workflows and documentation quality

The Requirements

• 5-10+ years of experience working as a Structural Drafter within an Australian engineering consultancy
• Strong experience using Revit across building projects
• Exposure to a broad range of structural building types including commercial residential and industrial developments
• Ability to work autonomously while coordinating effectively with engineers and consultants
• Full working rights in Australia

Enjoy the opportunity to join a genuinely supportive consultancy where senior staff are valued for their experience, trusted with responsibility and given the chance to contribute to major projects within a stable long-term environment.

Additional Information

• Step into a senior drafting role with real influence across project delivery
• Work closely with experienced engineers on high-profile building projects
• Join a collaborative team with a long-term pipeline still focused on culture