Senior Building Designer Or Architect

Job Description: Senior Building Designer or Architect

Job Type: Full Time

Location: Newcastle & Nelson Bay (Head Office) 

Join our passionate, fast growing team of 9, working across small to large scale residential projects in our brand new, light-filled and beautifully designed HQ in Nelson Bay. 

As many of our projects are located in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and Central Coast LGA’s, a flexible working arrangement is offered that would suit a Newcastle based person, having the ability to WFH on select days. 

We are passionate about creating beautiful spaces, working collaboratively with our clients, our team, consultants and builders to successful produce and complete projects.

Work directly with amazing clients to create, coordinate and execute a wide range of projects from dream homes, multi-res developments, holiday properties, and more. 

About you:

• Looking for a purposeful, long-term career, and eager to exceed professionally (competitive Salary package & bonuses available)  
• Must be able to reach minimum targets, be self-motivated and have a hard working attitude 
• Must live in the Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Central Coast or Port Stephens LGA 

 Key Responsibilities:  

• Overseeing all aspects of the project from initial client meetings through to final construction documentation and handover to builder
• Review of property information, local council requirements and physical site constraints, including site visits and measuring projects
• Concept development based upon client brief and council/site constraints
• 3D Model development
• Preparation of Development Applications to Council or Complying Development Plans to Private Certifier
• Preparation of council documentation (ie Statement of environmental effects, BASIX assessments, Waste Management plans, DA & CDC Applications etc)
• Liaising with Council/Private Certifier and other consultants as required
• Ensure compliance with relevant codes and regulations
• Work with clients, consultants, builders, and other team members in a collaborative and professional manner
• Provide Mentorship and quality assurance checks to fellow team members 

Minimum Experience: 

• Minimum 5 years experience working as a Building Designer or Architect on residential projects
• Proficiency in Archicad is essential
• Strong construction knowledge, understanding of building regulations, DCP & LEP planning controls 

Confidential enquiries welcome. 

Please email your CV & Portfolio to zoe@yourhomedesigns.com.au