At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist in designing and drafting modular buildings while collaborating with design teams.
- Company: Melbourne-based precast concrete modular housing company focused on innovation.
- Benefits: Gain hands-on experience, learn about modular construction, and develop your skills.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with opportunities for growth and learning.
- Why this job: Be part of a cutting-edge industry and contribute to sustainable housing solutions.
- Qualifications: Background in building design or architectural drafting; familiarity with AutoCAD is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 58500 - 71500 $ per year.
We are a Melbourne-based precast concrete modular housing company focused on the design, research, manufacturing and application of modular building systems. We are recruiting two Architectural Design & Drafting Assistants to support architectural design, external design-team coordination, building documentation, presentation visuals and modular technical development.
About the role
Prepare building drawings, modular breakdowns and technical coordination material, with the opportunity to progressively contribute to precast-concrete detailing and factory production drawings.
- Prepare and revise residential floor plans, elevations, sections, details, technical drawings and approval drawing packages
- Organise and maintain project drawings, design files and technical documentation
- Break down building designs into modules in line with the company's precast concrete modular product system
- Assist with module sizes and combinations, load-bearing wall locations, window and door openings, and modular layout or combination drawings
- Work with the design and production teams to improve module arrangements and manufacturing feasibility
- Assist with preliminary hydraulic layouts, electrical points, lighting, switches and power outlet layouts
- Understand service requirements for kitchens, bathrooms and plant areas, and coordinate structure, services, penetrations and installation space
- Build 3D models from architectural plans and assist with renderings, coloured plans, presentation material and modular assembly diagrams
- Learn the company's precast concrete modular production methods and progressively support component detail drawings, module assembly drawings and factory production drawings
- Assist with dimensions, numbering, penetrations and connection details for wall panels, floor slabs and related precast components
About you
- Background in building design, architectural drafting, architectural technology or a related discipline
- Ability to prepare residential floor plans, elevations and sections, with an understanding of construction, structural layouts and spatial relationships
- Familiarity with AutoCAD; Revit modelling and drafting capability is advantageous
- Basic awareness of residential hydraulic, electrical and building-services systems
- 3D modelling and basic architectural visualisation skills are advantageous
- Ability to read and understand Chinese, with strong English communication skills
- Strong drawing comprehension, attention to detail and willingness to learn about modular construction, precast components and manufacturing technology
Modular Building Design & Technical Drafting Assistant employer: seek.com.au
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