Architectural Designer

Roman & Brothers Construction Limited; Auckland; On-site; NZD 58,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Roman & Brothers Construction Limited in Auckland, NZ is hiring an Architectural Designer to prepare drawings and interpret plans. This full‑time, permanent role offers $42–$55 per hour with 40 hours per week and a guaranteed minimum of 30 hours.

Ideal candidates will hold NZQF Level 5+ in architecture/related field or have 3+ years’ experience, plus clean police records and the ability to pass drug tests. Preference for NZ citizens or residents with relevant qualifications.

Qualifications

• NZQF Level 5 or higher in the field relevant to architecture, architectural design or technology, or at least three years relevant work experience is required.
• Clean police record.
• Can pass drug tests.

Responsibilities

• assisting Construction Managers, Architects and Surveyors in planning and organisation
• interpreting plans, regulations and codes of practice
• preparing preliminary sketches, working drawings and specifications
• preparing, editing and revising plans, maps, charts and drawings
• inspecting work and materials for compliance with specifications, regulations and standards
• calculating costs and estimating time scales
• collecting data using surveying instruments and photogrammetric equipment
• performing routine computations and plotting preliminary data

Education

NZQF Level 5 or higher in architecture/architectural design or technology, or 3+ years relevant work experience

Job description

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Roman & Brothers Construction Limited – Auckland, North Island

Length of employment: Full time and permanent

Hourly rate: $42 to $55 per hour

Hours: 40 hours per week (Minimum 30 hours guaranteed).

Roman & Brothers Construction Limited is an Auckland based construction company. We are now hiring an Architectural Designer to prepare drawings and interpret plans.

Your duties may include but not limited to:

• assisting Construction Managers, Architects and Surveyors in planning and organisation
• interpreting plans, regulations and codes of practice
• preparing preliminary sketches, working drawings and specifications
• preparing, editing and revising plans, maps, charts and drawings
• inspecting work and materials for compliance with specifications, regulations and standards
• calculating costs and estimating time scales
• collecting data using surveying instruments and photogrammetric equipment
• performing routine computations and plotting preliminary data

To be successful in this role, you need to have

• NZQF Level 5 or higher qualification in the field relevant to architectrue, architectural design or technology, or at least three years relevant work experience is required
• Clean police record
• Can pass drug tests

Applicants for this position with NZ citizenship or residence visa with relevant work experience and/or qualification will be given preference. Appropriate work visa is required for non-resident/citizen applicants.