Building Designer – Residential Design & Construction | Northern Beaches, Sydney

Design & Build Recruitment is proud to be exclusively partnering with a well-established residential design and construction company located on Sydney’s Northern Beaches.

This is a 6-week contract position, based in their Northern Beaches office.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with clients to understand their vision, requirements, and project objectives.
• Produce detailed architectural designs, drawings, and documentation using ArchiCAD.
• Prepare and coordinate documentation for council approvals, including Development Applications (DA), Complying Development Certificates (CDC), and Construction Certificates (CC).
• Ensure designs comply with all relevant building codes, planning requirements, regulations, and industry standards.
• Liaise with engineers, consultants, builders, and other project stakeholders throughout the design and construction process.
• Develop innovative and practical design solutions that balance aesthetics, functionality, and buildability.
• Attend site inspections and project meetings to monitor progress and resolve design-related matters.

About You

• Relevant qualification in Building Design, Architecture, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a Building Designer, Architectural Draftsperson, or similar role.
• Strong proficiency in ArchiCAD.
• Sound knowledge of residential construction methods and approval pathways, including DA, CDC, and CC processes.
• Solid understanding of Australian building regulations, codes, and standards.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high attention to detail.
• A creative mindset with strong technical drafting and design capabilities.
• Previous experience delivering residential projects will be highly regarded.

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