Architectural Draughtsperson / Technician

GM Designs Consulting Engineers Group Ltd Part-time (with potential to move to full-time) | Permanent Opportunity

GM Designs Consulting Engineers Group Ltd is a growing engineering consultancy providing structural, geotechnical, and building design services across residential, commercial, and rural projects.

We are currently seeking an Architectural Draughtsperson / Architectural Technician with at least 2 years’ experience to join our team. This role will begin part-time, with the potential to grow into a full-time permanent position as workload increases.

About the Role

You will work closely with our engineers and design team to produce architectural drawings and documentation for a variety of projects including:

• Residential new builds and renovations
• Structural alterations and extensions
• Light commercial projects
• Consent and construction documentation

The role will involve preparing plans for building consent, updating drawings following engineer comments, and assisting with design documentation through to construction.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing architectural drawings and documentation
• Producing building consent sets and construction details
• Revising drawings following design changes and engineer comments
• Coordinating drawings with structural design requirements
• Assisting with project documentation and drawing management

About You We are looking for someone who is:

• Experienced draughting residential or light commercial buildings
• Competent using AutoCAD (Revit experience an advantage)
• Familiar with New Zealand Building Code and consent documentation
• Able to work independently and manage drawing revisions efficiently
• Detail-oriented with strong organisational skills

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in architectural draughting or technician role
• Experience preparing building consent documentation in New Zealand
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

What We Offer

• Flexible part-time hours to start
• Opportunity to grow into a full-time role
• Varied and interesting projects
• Supportive and practical working environment

If you are a motivated draughtsperson looking to grow with a small but busy consultancy, we would love to hear from you.

Apply via Trade Me with your resume and worked examples or via email to claudia@gmdesigns.co.nz