Senior Building Designer Local Government PositionCompetitive Hourly Rate Local Government Senior Building Designer
Your new companyYou'll be joining a forward‐thinking organisation with a strong reputation for delivering high‐quality building and infrastructure projects. The team values professionalism, collaboration and innovation, and you'll be working within a supportive environment focused on delivering well‐designed, sustainable and compliant built outcomes. This is a workplace that encourages accountability, creativity and teamwork, and offers the chance to influence meaningful capital and operational projects.Your new roleAs the Senior Building Designer, you'll lead the planning, coordination and documentation of building projects from early concept through to handover. Your role includes developing project charters, managing design requirements, preparing consultant briefs, producing and reviewing technical documentation, and providing expert advice on building design, compliance, services and engineering matters.You'll work closely with stakeholders, guide external consultants, and support the project delivery team to ensure design intent is maintained through construction. This is a role with real influence across building design, project planning and technical decision‐makingWhat you'll need to succeedYou'll bring a tertiary qualification in Architecture, Engineering, Project Management or a related discipline, along with strong experience in building design and construction. Your background includes managing multidisciplinary consultants, preparing technical reports, and producing clear, compliant and well‐coordinated design documentation.You'll need excellent communication skills, solid judgement, the ability to manage multiple projects, and confidence to explain technical issues to a wide range of stakeholders. Experience in sustainability, universal design or heritage conservation is a bonus.What you'll get in returnYou'll step into a senior role with genuine impact across building projects and strategic planning. You'll work with skilled colleagues, a supportive leadership team and a collaborative group of internal stakeholders. This position offers the opportunity to shape design outcomes, influence project quality, and develop professionally through exposure to diverse buildings, infrastructure upgrades and consultant‐led design work.You'll also enjoy the stability, structure and career development opportunities that come with working in a well‐established organisation committed to excellence.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.