Fire Systems Draftsperson

About the Role

We are looking for a Fire Systems Draftsperson who produces the drawings and models needed to design, quote, install and hand over fire protection systems. The role turns the Design/Drafting Lead's designs, site surveys and mark-ups into accurate, standards-compliant shop drawings, Revit models, block plans and as-built drawings for sprinkler, hydrant, hose reel, fire detection and alarm, EWIS, gaseous suppression and bushfire sprinkler systems.

The Fire Systems Draftsperson reports to the Design/Drafting Lead and works closely with the Major Project Manager, the Minor Works Project Manager, the Service Manager and the Defects Estimator. All drawings, models and hydraulic calculations are checked and approved by the Design/Drafting Lead before they are issued for construction or submitted to a certifier, fire brigade or client.

We have partnered with an Australian fire protection operating across the Northern Territory, South Australia and far north Western Australia. They service government, health, education, aged care, commercial and remote and resources clients, delivering fire detection and alarm, sprinkler, suppression, hydrant and portable equipment services, alongside inspection, testing, maintenance and defect rectification.

Why Cooee

Because we believe in the power of human connection. Because we are committed to flourishing human potential. Because we dream of a world where each one of us walks along the path to who we are and the best that we can be. This is Why we do What we do – 'To be a part of transformation one person, one community, one business at a time.

We are One Team committed to investing in relationships fueled by trust and anchored on the One Shared Vision 'to transform through connection'. We believe this is where the strength of Cooee and our partnerships lie – in having clarity and conviction in purpose.

What you'll be working on:

Drafting and Coordination

• Prepare fire protection drawings from the Design/Drafting Lead's designs and mark-ups, including layouts, schematics, riser and valve diagrams, sections and details.
• Draft sprinkler, hydrant, hose reel, fire detection and alarm, EWIS, gaseous suppression and bushfire sprinkler systems to the relevant Australian Standards, the NCC and the project specification.
  
• Prepare block plans for fire indicator panels, sprinkler valve sets and hydrant boosters, for new installations and for existing sites where block plans are missing or out of date.
  
• Produce works-as-executed (as-built) drawings from site mark-ups by the Construction Leading Hands and technicians, and issue them for handover and O&M manuals.
  
• Prepare drawing packages for building certifier, fire brigade and client submissions, and update them in response to comments.
  
• Check drawings against the specification and the architectural, structural and services backgrounds, and raise any conflicts or gaps with the Design/Drafting Lead.

• Build and maintain Revit models of the fire protection services to the level of detail set by each project's BIM execution plan or the head contractor's requirements.
• Run clash detection in Navisworks, or the platform the project uses, resolve clashes with other services and record the outcome.
  
• Attend coordination meetings with head contractors, BIM managers and other trades when required.
  
• Upload models and drawings to the project's common data environment, such as Autodesk Construction Cloud or Aconex.
  

Design, Tender, and Estimating Support

• Help the Design/Drafting Lead with hydraulic calculations by preparing models and inputs in sprinkler design and hydraulic calculation software. The Design/Drafting Lead checks and approves all calculations.
• Carry out site surveys and measure-ups to confirm existing conditions, ceiling heights, obstructions and access, and record them with photos and notes.
  
• Prepare equipment schedules and material lists from the drawings.
  
• Prepare preliminary layouts and concept drawings for tenders and proposals.
  
• Produce quantity takeoffs from tender drawings for the Design/Drafting Lead, the Major Project Manager, the Minor Works Project Manager and the Defects Estimator.
  
• Prepare mark-ups and sketches for variations, defect rectification quotes and minor works

Documentation and Drawing Management

• Maintain an up-to-date drawing register with strict revision control, title blocks, and transmittals.
• Develop block plans for fire indicator panels, sprinkler valve sets, and hydrant boosters for both new and existing sites.
  
• Compile and update submission drawing packages for building certifiers, fire brigades, and clients.
  
• Ensure all files adhere to document control policies and track deliverables against project programs.
  

• Open to candidates with 1 year up to 3 years of experience in drafting or building design (building services, mechanical, architectural or similar), or equivalent industry experience.
• Advanced skills in AutoCAD and Revit, including modelling fire protection services in Revit.
  
• Knowledge of the NCC and how it calls up Australian Standards.
  
• Working knowledge of technical drawing practice to the AS1100 series.
  
• Excellent verbal and written English skills.
  
• Working knowledge of Microsoft programs including Excel, Word, Outlook, Planner, Teams, SharePoint etc
  
• Experience with Navisworks, Bluebeam Revu and a common data environment such as Autodesk Construction Cloud or Aconex is preferred but not required.
  
• Experience drafting fire protection systems, including sprinklers, hydrants and fire detection and alarm. And with sprinkler design and hydraulic calculation software such as AutoSPRINK, HydraCAD or SprinkCAD is an advantage.

Job Type: Full-time, Day Shift

Hybrid (Makati Office): 901-C, 9th Floor, Vicente Madrigal Building, 6793 Ayala Avenue, Makati City, Philippines

Onsite (Iloilo Office): Bldg. 2, 2nd Floor, Nelly Garden, Jaro, Iloilo City