Job Description

Architect / Draftsperson – Residential Design

Full Time | Hills District | $90,000 – $120,000 + Super (depending on experience)

A well-established residential construction company specialising in granny flats and secondary dwellings is seeking an Architect or Draftsperson to join their team.

Operating in Sydney for over 18 years, this business has built a strong reputation for delivering practical, well-designed secondary dwellings within the Sydney Metro area.

This is an chance to join a stable and growing business where you will take ownership of the design function and work closely with project managers and clients to deliver high-quality, compliant designs.

The Role

This position will involve designing and documenting granny flats from concept through to construction drawings, ensuring designs meet compliance requirements and are practical for construction.

You will collaborate closely with the project management team and participate in client design meetings to customise layouts and finalise plans.

Key responsibilities include:
Preparing concept designs for granny flats
Customising and modifying existing design templates
Producing detailed construction drawings




Preparing documentation including:
Electrical layouts
Bathroom elevations
Basic kitchen layouts
Ensuring designs meet building compliance and development requirements
Participating in client meetings alongside project managers to refine designs
Managing multiple projects simultaneously

About You

The ideal individual will have:
Experience in residential design, ideally granny flats or small/secondary dwellings
Solid understanding of Complying Development Certificates (CDC)
Knowledge of stormwater, sewer and Sydney Water compliance
Experience producing construction documentation
Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects
Strong communication skills and confidence interacting with clients
Experience using ArchiCAD or Revit

Why you will love this role
8:30am – 4:00pm
Daily office closure for lunch from 1:00pm – 1:45pm
Friendly and supportive environment
Christmas shutdown period
Stable, long-established business
Prospect to own the design function
Convenient Hills location
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