Senior Building Designer – Commercial Interiors

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Philippines.

📋 Description

• Develop thorough and coordinated construction documentation independently for Australian commercial fitout, refurbishment, and change-of-use projects.

• Create comprehensive drawing packages that include floor plans, reflected ceiling plans, elevations, sections, construction details, partition layouts, door schedules, and joinery documentation.

• Generate precise technical drawings utilizing AutoCAD.

• Analyze design briefs, project specifications, and technical requirements.

• Implement National Construction Code (NCC) requirements, Australian Standards, and statutory regulations.

• Address concerns related to accessibility, fire safety, egress, and building classifications.

• Recognize technical design risks, documentation discrepancies, and compliance issues.

• Report technical and compliance matters to the Australian design team.

• Take ownership of assigned documentation packages, deadlines, quality standards, and deliverables.

• Keep drawing registers, revision control, and documentation organized within internal systems.

• Perform quality checks prior to issuing documentation for internal review.

• Collaborate remotely with the design team, primarily located in Perth, Australia.

• Relay project progress, technical challenges, and potential delays.

• Manage workloads, competing priorities, and deadlines for documentation.

• Coordinate efforts with the Senior Designer, Team Leader, and project stakeholders.

• Adapt to evolving project requirements while ensuring quality and delivery standards are upheld.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in Australian commercial building design.

• Proven experience in preparing detailed construction documentation for Australian commercial projects.

• Advanced AutoCAD proficiency is mandatory.

• Strong capabilities in technical drafting, detailing, and construction documentation.

• Solid understanding of the NCC, Australian Standards, and pertinent statutory requirements.

• Familiarity with accessibility, fire safety, egress, and building classifications in Australian commercial projects.

• Ability to independently develop and coordinate comprehensive technical documentation packages.

• Strong technical judgment and capacity to identify design risks, inconsistencies, and compliance issues.

• Comfortable working autonomously, managing workload, and collaborating remotely with an Australian design team.

• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational abilities, and capacity to handle multiple priorities.

• Proficient written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Degree or diploma in Architecture, Building Design, Architectural Technology, or a related field is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary package.

• Full desktop/laptop setup provided by the company along with backup internet.

• Complimentary pre-employment Medical Assessment (terms and conditions apply).

• Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) coverage starting on the first day of hire.

• 15 Vacation Leaves and 5 Sick Leaves.

• Annual Performance Reviews.

• Unlimited Employee Referral Incentives.

• Employee Loan Facilities.

• Social Clubs and Interest Workshops.

• Company events offering opportunities to win fantastic prizes and recognition for outstanding performance.

• Statutory Benefits including Maternity, Paternity, and Solo Parent Leaves, Magna Carta for Women, Retirement Benefits, OT, and Premium Pays.

• Emphasis on work-life balance.

• Opportunities for growth.

• A genuinely caring Leadership Team.