Architect/Building Designer - Residential
ES Design is expanding and we are seeking an experienced Architect/Building Designer to join our growing team. This role offers exposure to a diverse range of residential projects, with genuine involvement across the full project lifecycle from concept design through to construction documentation and approvals.
You'll work within a positive, professional and collaborative team that values experience, encourages initiative, and is committed to delivering consistently high-quality results. The following will form part of your role:
- Deliver residential projects across all stages: preliminary studies, design development, and construction documentation.
- Manage projects from commencement through to completion, ensuring all stages are delivered efficiently and to program.
- Coordinate and manage external consultants and stakeholders to achieve timely project outcomes.
- Coordinate consultants including town planners, engineers and builders.
- Manage and guide the internal design and drafting team to ensure coordination, documentation, and deliverables are completed in line with project requirements.
- Review, mark up, and provide clear direction on plans and documentation to maintain quality and consistency.
- Liaise closely with clients to understand their brief, requirements, and expectations.
- Communicate project progress, design outcomes, and technical matters clearly with clients and consultants.
- Prepare and coordinate DA, CDC, and CC packages for residential developments.
- Submit plans to local authorities and ensure compliance with Australian standards.
- Produce detailed drawings for DA, CDC and CC Packages.
- Document standard specifications for construction finishes.
- Interpret architectural drawings and specifications.
- Ensure compliance with building regulations and standards.
- Negotiate to meet project deadlines and budget constraints.
- Attend meetings with clients and consultants in-house and off-site.
- Resolve functional and technical design-related issues with practical solutions efficiently.
- Assist with ad-hoc tasks as needed by team members and management.
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate the following skills and attributes:
- Solid grasp of design principles.
- Revit experience of minimum 2 years with concept to detailed documentation.
- Thorough understanding of the National Construction Code of Australia (NCC) and Australian Standards.
- Ability to collaborate effectively within project teams.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Punctuality and ability to adhere to deadlines.
- Motivation to continually learn and grow with the business and industry.
- Building effective working relationships with consultants, suppliers.
- Liaising with designers, builders, and contractors.
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously while effectively managing both individual and team workloads.
- Critical thinking abilities with a keen eye for detail.
The successful candidate will meet the following requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in architecture.
- Minimum of 2 years' experience as a architect/building designer.
- Current Australian Driver's License.
- Unrestricted Australian Working Rights.
Architect/Building Designer - Residential in Sydney employer: es.au
Join a dynamic and supportive team as a Building Designer in our thriving commercial and industrial division, where your creativity and project management skills will be nurtured. We offer a collaborative work culture that values professional growth, providing opportunities to enhance your expertise across all project phases while ensuring compliance with Australian standards. Located in a vibrant area, our company prioritises employee well-being and fosters a sense of community, making it an excellent place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
