Draftsperson

2 weeks ago

Manila, National Capital Region, Philippines Pleco Outsourcing Full time ₱7,200,000 - ₱9,000,000 per year

Draftsperson (NSW Residential Projects)

Work Setup: Full-time, Work-from-Home

About the Role

We're looking for an experienced Draftsperson with solid background working for Sydney-based architectural, drafting, or residential building companies. This role centres on preparing DA/CDC documentation and full construction drawing sets, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with NSW planning and building regulations.

This position suits someone with a strong technical foundation in the NSW planning system, Australian Standards, and residential construction methods.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Drafting

  • Produce detailed plans including site plans, floor plans, elevations, sections, details, and schedules
  • Prepare high-quality documentation for:
  • Development Applications (DA)
  • Complying Development Certificates (CDC)
  • Construction Certificates (CC)
  • Full construction plans
  • Update drawings based on engineering markups, client feedback, or council requirements

NSW Planning Portal Support

  • Prepare lodgement-ready documentation for DA/CDC submissions
  • Ensure all plans meet NSW Planning Portal standards (metadata, scaling, labels, PDF requirements)
  • Assist in reviewing supporting documentation (BASIX, shadow diagrams, waste plans, surveys, landscape plans, etc.)

Technical Compliance

  • Ensure all plans comply with:
  • NCC (National Construction Code)
  • Australian Standards
  • NSW Council LEP/DCPs
  • SEPP Housing & Low Rise Housing Diversity Code
  • Developer guidelines
  • Prepare site analysis including setbacks, site coverage, FSR, overshadowing, cross-ventilation, privacy, and general design compliance
  • Coordinate structural, civil, hydraulic, and services information within architectural documentation

Collaboration & Communication

  • Work closely with the onshore design manager via Teams or Zoom
  • Maintain strict version control and organised file management
  • Communicate proactively to clarify missing or unclear design information
  • Join virtual design reviews to support alignment with design intent

Work Schedule

  • Full-time, 40 hours per week
  • Monday to Friday
  • Follows Sydney (AEST/AEDT) business hours

Requirements

Must-Have

  • 5–10+ years of drafting experience in residential architecture or building design
  • Mandatory experience working for Sydney-based companies in the same field
  • Advanced Revit skills (modelling, detailing, families, templates, documentation)
  • Strong experience preparing DA, CDC, CC, and full construction documentation
  • Deep understanding of NSW planning regulations (SEPP, LEP, DCP, NCC)
  • Experience preparing plans for NSW Planning Portal submissions
  • Strong knowledge of Australian residential construction methods
  • Excellent written and spoken English

Highly Desirable

  • Experience in custom homes, duplexes, townhouses, or small multi-residential projects
  • Knowledge of BASIX and environmental planning requirements
  • Experience working with onshore architects, designers, builders, or engineers

BenefitsSalary range: PHP 60,000 – 75,000 per month

Full-time, work-from-home setup with company-provided computer equipmentHMO coverage upon regularization

Additional leave credits upon regularization

Government-mandated benefits and contributions (SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG)

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From Php60,000.00 per month

Benefits:

  • Additional leave
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Promotion to permanent employee
  • Work from home

Application Question(s):

  • Do you have significant, demonstrable experience producing documentation and detailed plans that comply with NSW (New South Wales) Council LEP/DCPs and the NCC (National Construction Code)?
  • Do you have hands-on experience in preparing the full suite of required documentation for Development Applications (DA), Complying Development Certificates (CDC), and Construction Certificates (CC) in NSW?
  • Are you proficient in preparing documentation to the specific technical standards required for successful lodgement through the NSW Planning Portal (e.g., metadata, scaling, PDF standards)?
  • Do you have knowledge of key NSW planning instruments such as the SEPP Housing and the Low Rise Housing Diversity Code?
  • Where is your city of residence?
  • How soon can you start?
  • How much is your asking salary?

Work Location: Remote

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