Senior Structural Drafter

About the business and the role

SLR Consulting is a rapidly growing engineering, environmental and advisory consultancy with over 4,000 consulting engineers, scientists and planners across Asia Pacific, Africa, Europe and North America. Our established Engineering Service Line has developed a strong reputation for technical excellence, providing high-quality tailored services and specialist, responsive engineering, environmental and scientific advice to a range of clients across diverse market sectors.

Due to our growing pipeline of interesting and challenging projects, we are looking for a Senior Structural Drafter to join our Civil & Structural team in Wollongong. Working with our growing team of 30+ Staff in Wollongong, you will support and collaborate on a range of projects with other Technical Disciplines, including (but not limited to) Geotechnics, Transport Advisory, Planning and Approvals, Hydrology & Hydrogeology and Environmental Specialist Services, providing sustainable solutions for our national and international projects.

The role is flexibly based from our Wollongong office, at Innovation Campus in North Wollongong. We will also consider applications looking to work from our North Sydney office. Wherever you are, you will be part of a close local team, and a wider 1000+ community of SLR professionals across APAC, enjoying the benefits of a global network.

Responsibilities

This role offers the opportunity to work across a diverse range of challenging projects — from industrial and manufacturing facilities, waste and resource recovery infrastructure, water and wastewater structures, to complex suspended slabs and civil infrastructure.

You'll have the autonomy to take ownership of project documentation, contribute to design outcomes, and play an integral role in the successful delivery of projects across multiple sectors. Duties will include:

• Exposure to diverse project types such as: industrial buildings and units, composting bunkers, suspended slab and piling systems, water and wastewater tanks, civil and haul road structures, and underpinning of existing facilities.
• Undertaking a range of technical drafting tasks, including:
  • Structural design documentation for steel, reinforced concrete, and civil structures
  • Preparation and setup of project drawings and details at commencement, anticipating requirements and proactively progressing documentation with limited direction
  • Supporting project delivery through program and schedule development and tender management
• Applying sound judgement and attention to detail to produce accurate, high-quality documentation.
• Challenging the norm with the objective of continuous improvement.

Experience

Outside of wanting to join a positive and friendly team, the right candidate should have:

• 5+ years' drafting experience in structural and civil projects, ideally with formal Revit training and proven competency in a consulting environment.
• Strong capability in structural steel and reinforced concrete detailing, with the ability to work independently on small and large projects.
• Demonstrated ability to set up drawings and details at project commencement, anticipating requirements and progressing documentation with limited direction.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality, buildable drawings.
• An interest in BIM and construction-related technologies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships.
• Broader civil design experience (earthworks, roadworks and drainage, civil structures, water and wastewater infrastructure) would be advantageous.
• Well-developed creative, lateral thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Motivation for continuous improvement and professional development.
• A collaborative mindset, enjoying contribution to a friendly and close-knit team.

Our Benefits

We are most proud of our diverse, friendly and expert team, who work together to collaborate on projects to get the best possible outcome for our clients.

Whether you're enjoying our flexible hybrid work environment, looking to excel through our defined career progression program, or at that time in your life where a supportive and generous parental leave scheme is key… Our benefits aim to ensure that we cater for all.

You can find a comprehensive list here.

Next Steps

If joining a global consultancy that is growing rapidly in Australia excites you, please apply now or reach out for more information.

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment consultants will not be accepted. You must be part of the preferred supplier agreement list which is coordinated through our Talent Acquisition team.