Building Designer

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Founded in 1954, Halliwell Engineering Associates is one of the nation's leading forensic engineering, architectural, and construction consulting firms dedicated to providing independent and expert advice to the insurance and legal industries, building owners, institutions, and government agencies. We specialize in failure and damage assessments, restoration, and remediation consulting, building envelope assessments, claims support, and expert witness/litigation, support for thousands of commercial, residential, and industrial buildings, and properties nationwide. For more information, please visit:

Join Halliwell and Make an Impact

Halliwell is a leading provider of building consultancy, assessment and remediation services across Australia. We work collaboratively with insurers, loss adjusters, builders, engineers and property owners to deliver practical building solutions that support repair, remediation and reconstruction projects.

We are seeking an experienced Building Designer to join our team. This role offers a diverse workload across residential, commercial and industrial projects, with the opportunity to combine technical design expertise, site inspections and stakeholder engagement to deliver quality outcomes.

About the Role

As a Building Designer, you will be responsible for assessing existing and damaged buildings, developing repair and remediation solutions, preparing compliant design documentation and providing technical advice throughout the project lifecycle.

Working closely with a range of stakeholders, you will contribute to projects from initial assessment through to design delivery, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, standards and industry best practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare building designs and documentation using AutoCAD
• Develop scopes of work for repair, remediation and construction projects
• Conduct site inspections and building assessments
• Undertake building and site measurements using laser measuring devices
• Design residential timber-framed structures in accordance with Australian Standards
• Provide practical and cost-effective repair and remediation solutions
• Prepare documentation for planning, approvals and construction purposes
• Liaise with property owners, insurers, builders, engineers, certifiers and councils
• Ensure compliance with the NCC, BCA, Australian Standards and local authority requirements
• Manage multiple projects while maintaining quality and delivery timeframes

About You

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

• Diploma or Degree in Building Design, Construction, Architecture, Engineering or a related discipline
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a building design or building consultancy role
• Solid understanding of building construction methods, timber framing and fire-rated construction
• Sound knowledge of the National Construction Code and relevant Australian Standards
• Experience preparing design documentation, scopes of work and technical reports
• Strong project management, communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Commercial and industrial project exposure (desirable)
• Insurance building assessment experience (highly regarded)

What We Offer

• Diverse and interesting project portfolio
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to work alongside industry-leading building consultants
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• Competitive salary package based on experience

Our Company is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We proudly provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We strictly prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on these protected categories, ensuring a respectful and supportive environment for everyone.