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 cooperative 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.

· General Construction Induction White Card.

· Current Australian Driver’s License.

· Unrestricted Australian Working Rights.

📌 Architect/Building Designer - Residential (Sydney)
🏢 es.au
📍 Sydney