Senior Technician

Robert Bird Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Robert Bird Group is seeking a Senior Structural Technician / Drafter to join the North Sydney team. You will contribute to the development and delivery of building and infrastructure projects across NSW, drafting using AutoCAD and Revit.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of drafting experience, strong knowledge of Australian codes, and the ability to meet tight deadlines while collaborating with engineers and clients. This role offers a collaborative, flexible environment in a major Sydney hub.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of structural drafting experience in an engineering design consultancy.
• Strong time management skills with ability to plan workloads and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Full working rights in Australia and familiarity with Australian codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Draft building and infrastructure projects using AutoCAD and Revit.
• Ensure design tasks meet technical standards and client requirements.
• Deliver projects within timeframes while maintaining quality.
• Liaise with the engineering team, external stakeholders and clients on project details.

Skills

Time management

Teamwork

Initiative

Client liaison

Education

Civil/Structural Design qualifications

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

• Play a critical role in the built environment by uplifting lives, creating regenerative environments and advancing industries
• Work in a truly flexible environment, in a hybrid role, with an incredibly supportive team
• Environment where collaboration and innovation are encouraged

Create futures worth inheriting with Robert Bird Group (RBG) and the SJ Group.

About Robert Bird Group (RBG)

Robert Bird Group, a member of the SJ Group, is a leading structural, civil and specialist global consulting engineering firm committed to delivering each client’s vision through the relentless pursuit of engineering excellence across all projects.

We strive for ‘good to great design’ by transforming inspiring concepts into buildable designs using our innovative, collaborative and proactive approach.

The Role

We are currently seeking a Senior Structural Technician / Drafter to join our North Sydney team. The successful candidate will contribute to the development and delivery of various building and infrastructure projects across NSW.

Your duties will include, but will not be limited to, the following:

• Drafting and delivery of building and infrastructure projects using AutoCAD and Revit
• Ensuring that analysis and design tasks undertaken meet appropriate technical standards and the requirements of the client and Robert Bird Group
• Delivering projects within strict timeframes while ensuring quality performance meets Robert Bird Group’s objectives
• Liaising with the engineering team, external stakeholders and clients regarding project specifications and details

About You

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Civil/Structural Design or equivalent
• 5+ years of structural drafting experience working for an engineering design consultancy
• Strong understanding of AutoCAD and Revit
• Proven experience in delivering building and infrastructure projects
• Demonstrated ability to consistently utilise strong time management skills, with the ability to plan workloads and meet deadlines
• Strong understanding of Australian codes and standards
• Able to work on your own initiative and in a team environment
• Full working rights

RBG is committed to building a diverse, inclusive and gender-equitable workforce and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds across engineering and technical disciplines. We provide a supportive and flexible working environment that recognises individual contribution, supports career progression, and enables our people to balance work and life at all stages of their careers.