Registered Building Designer - Retail Interiors - Certification of Drawings for Building Permit Submission

Registered Building Designer (DB-U) sign-off – Project-Based / Casual (Victoria)

We are a Melbourne-based interior design studio delivering retail interior fit-outs and other commercial interior projects across Victoria.

We’re seeking a Registered Building Designer (DB-U) to join us on a project-based, casual, or part-time engagement to review, certify interior fit out drawings for building permit submission under AD registration. Long term scope may also include some small domestic and commercial projects.

How the collaboration works:

Our studio prepares the full drawing set (plans, finishes schedule, and consultant inputs)

You review the documentation against NCC / relevant statutory provisions, including DDA, and planning requirements, and marking up any necessary adjustments.

Once revisions are incorporated, you endorse the documents under your AD registration for submission to the building surveyor.

As part of the permit process, you may also recommend adjustments to the documentation to address any feedback from the building surveyor.

Additional notes:

We act as the primary conduit for all project correspondence with clients, surveyors, and consultants — your focus is solely on permit compliance and sign-off

Workload varies from single-shop projects to multi-store roll-outs

Rates are flexible and negotiable, either per project or hourly

Requirements:

Current VBA registration – DB-U
Professional indemnity insurance

If this sounds like the kind of project-based partnership you’re looking for, please reply confirming you have:

- VBA registration - DB-U
- PI insurance
- Provide examples of comparable permit-issued projects, or explain how you will be able to assist with our projects

We’re ready to start on the next set immediately and look forward to working together.