Engineering &
Architecture Roles.
Offshore 24/7 connects engineering firms, architecture studios, and construction companies with skilled offshore technical professionals — CAD drafters, BIM modellers, engineers, and project coordinators who deliver to spec.
Our staff work in your project systems
The Case for Offshore
Your firm's capacity shouldn't be limited by local hiring costs
Technical talent shortages are squeezing margins and constraining growth for engineering and architecture firms across Australia, the US, and the UK. Offshore 24/7 solves that.
The demand for skilled CAD drafters, BIM modellers, and structural engineers consistently outpaces local supply, driving salaries to levels that make project economics difficult, particularly for mid-tier firms. Meanwhile, a deep pool of internationally trained, software-certified technical professionals exists offshore, ready to integrate seamlessly into your project teams.
Our engineering and architecture staff work in your software — Revit, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArchiCAD, Navisworks, follow your standards and drawing conventions, and operate under your project managers' direct supervision. They're not a separate offshore team; they're an extension of yours.
Roles we place
Find your technical specialist
CAD Drafter & Architectural Tech
Producing detailed construction drawings, working drawings, and documentation sets to your firm's standards and drawing conventions.
BIM Modeller & Coordinator
Building full federated Revit models, coordinating clash detection, and managing BIM execution plans across multi-disciplinary project teams.
Structural Engineering Tech
Supporting structural engineers with analysis, design documentation, and detailed structural drawings for residential, commercial, and industrial projects.
Civil Engineering Designer
Stormwater, road design, subdivision layouts, civil site works, and infrastructure documentation using Civil 3D and 12d Model.
MEP Engineering Technician
Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing design support — from system layouts and schematics to Revit MEP models and coordination drawings.
Engineering Project Coordinator
Supporting project managers with programme tracking, document control, RFI management, meeting minutes, and deliverable register maintenance.
Manufacturing & Utilities Roles
Offshore 24/7 also supports specialized manufacturing, operations, and utilities roles. We source vetted candidates across planning, QA, and logistics.
- Production Planners
- Production Coordinators
- Production Schedulers
- Workforce Planners
- Material Planners
- Machine Maintenance Planners
- Order Management Specialists
- Supply Chain Analysts
- Inventory Control Specialists
- Procurement Specialists
- Warehouse & Logistics Coords.
- Quality Assurance
- Quality Systems Coords.
- Compliance Officers
- Safety & Environmental Coordinators
Tools & Differentiators
Software-certified. Standards-aware. Ready to deliver.
Technical Vetting on Real Deliverables
Every candidate is assessed using actual drawing and modelling tasks — not just a CV review. We verify software proficiency, drawing standards, and output quality before you see their profile.
Standards-Matched Placement
Australian NCC, US IBC, UK building regs, we match candidates to your specific regulatory environment, drawing standards, and local code requirements. No relearning from first principles.
Works in Your Project Systems
Your staff work directly in your Revit projects, your AutoCAD standards, your document control system — Aconex, Procore, or otherwise. They're an extension of your team, not a separate workflow.
IP & Confidentiality Protected
Design IP and project data are among the most sensitive assets a firm holds. All staff sign comprehensive NDAs and IP assignment agreements before accessing any project files.
Scale for Project Peaks
Ramp up a drafting team for a large project, scale back between contracts — without the overhead of permanent headcount. Offshore 24/7 flexes with your project pipeline.
Engagement Process
From brief to first deliverable in days
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Your Brief
Tell us the role, software stack, drawing standards, project type, and the level of experience you need.
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Receive Shortlist
2–3 technically vetted candidates matched to your software, standards, and project type — within 48 hours.
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Technical Interview
Meet candidates, review their portfolio samples, and run a short paid trial task to confirm the right fit.
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Onboard & Deliver
We handle contracts, equipment, and setup. Your technical hire is in your project files from day one.
World-Class Technical Professionals
Why Filipino Engineering & Architecture Talent?
The Philippines has quietly become one of the world's most capable sources of technical drafting, BIM modelling, and engineering support professionals. Here's why engineering firms, architecture studios, and construction companies across Australia, the US, and the UK trust Filipino technical staff with their most precise project work.
A Deep Pipeline of Engineering and Architecture Graduates
The Philippines produces tens of thousands of engineering, architecture, and technical graduates every year across disciplines including civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and architectural technology. Filipino universities maintain strong ties to international engineering standards, and many graduates pursue further certification specifically to work with Australian, US, and UK firms — making the talent pool both deep and internationally oriented from the outset.
Trained on the Software Your Projects Run On
Revit, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArchiCAD, Navisworks, SketchUp, Bluebeam, BIM 360, Procore, Aconex, 12d Model — Filipino technical professionals are trained on the engineering and design software your firm already uses. There's no software onboarding period, no productivity gap, and no learning curve on the tools your project teams depend on daily.
Standards-Aware and Deliverable-Ready
Filipino engineering and architecture staff working with international clients are experienced in Australian NCC requirements, US IBC standards, UK building regulations, and the drawing conventions and documentation practices of the firms they support. They don't arrive needing to be taught what an IFC set looks like or how your title block works — they've produced them before.
English as the Language of Technical Delivery
All project documentation, drawing annotations, RFI responses, meeting minutes, and technical correspondence in the Philippines are conducted in English as standard. Your offshore drafter or BIM coordinator will communicate clearly with your project managers, annotate drawings correctly, and produce technical documents your team can review and issue without revision for language.
IP and Design Confidentiality Protected
Your design IP, project files, and client information are among the most sensitive assets your firm holds. Filipino technical professionals understand the confidentiality requirements of professional practice, and every Offshore 24/7 placement includes signed NDAs and IP assignment agreements before a single project file is shared.
Built to Scale with Your Project Pipeline
One of the most valuable aspects of offshore technical hiring is the ability to flex your capacity with your workload — ramping up a drafting team for a major DA submission or detailed design phase, and scaling back between project milestones — without the permanent overhead of local headcount. Filipino technical professionals are accustomed to project-based environments and integrate quickly into changing project demands.
65% Less Than the Equivalent Local Hire
A skilled, experienced CAD drafter, BIM modeller, or civil engineering technician in the Philippines costs a fraction of what the same role costs in Australia, the US, or the UK — where technical talent shortages continue to push salaries to levels that make project economics difficult for mid-tier firms. That saving compounds across every technical hire you make, without any compromise on deliverable quality or software proficiency.
Engineering & Architecture Pricing
Offshore engineering and architecture professionals through Offshore 24/7 are priced based on technical discipline, software proficiency, and the complexity of deliverables required — CAD drafters, architectural technicians, and engineering project coordinators typically start from around $13–$14 AUD per hour, while BIM modellers and coordinators, civil engineering designers, and MEP engineering technicians generally range from $13–$20 AUD per hour, and more experienced roles such as structural engineering technicians producing IFC-level deliverables and senior BIM coordinators managing multidisciplinary federated models sit at $18–$26 AUD per hour.
On a full-time annual basis, that's roughly $24,660–$54,000 AUD — compared to $75,000–$130,000 AUD or more for equivalent local hires in Australia, the US, or the UK, where experienced CAD drafters, BIM specialists, and civil designers are among the most in-demand and hardest-to-retain technical staff in the industry, particularly as infrastructure pipelines and residential construction volumes continue to drive demand well beyond local supply. That's where the 65% cost saving comes from, and unlike engaging a drafting subcontractor or external documentation firm that charges project rates, introduces delays, and operates outside your file structure and QA process, your dedicated offshore technical hire works inside your Revit projects, your AutoCAD standards, and your document control system every day — as a genuine extension of your team, not an outsourced deliverable.
All pricing is all-inclusive — your staff member's compensation, HR, payroll, equipment, software licences where applicable, and your dedicated account manager are covered in a single monthly figure, with no setup fees, no recruitment charges, and the flexibility to scale your drafting and modelling capacity up or down as your project pipeline demands.
Use our Cost Calculator to get an estimate based on your discipline, software stack, and the level of technical experience your projects require.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hiring Offshore Engineering & Architecture Staff
What engineering and architecture roles can I hire?
We place CAD drafters, BIM modellers, architectural technicians, structural and civil engineering support staff, MEP technicians, project coordinators, and other technical specialists based on your project requirements.
Will offshore technical staff work in our existing software and systems?
Yes. Your offshore staff work directly inside your existing software, templates, file structures, and project systems including Revit, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Navisworks, ArchiCAD, Procore, and Aconex.
What software are offshore engineering and architecture staff trained on?
Candidates are commonly trained on Revit, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArchiCAD, Navisworks, Bluebeam, SketchUp, BIM 360, Procore, and other industry-standard engineering and construction platforms.
Do offshore technical staff understand local building standards and codes?
Yes. We match candidates based on your local regulatory environment, including Australian NCC, US IBC, UK building regulations, and your firm's drafting and documentation standards.
Can offshore staff produce IFC-level drawings and deliverables?
Yes. Candidates are vetted for technical precision and can produce Issue For Construction deliverables aligned with your QA processes, drawing conventions, and documentation standards.
How do you assess technical candidates before shortlisting them?
Every candidate completes practical drafting, modelling, or documentation assessments using real-world technical tasks to verify software proficiency, accuracy, and deliverable quality before reaching your shortlist.
Will offshore technical staff work under our project managers and engineers?
Yes. Your offshore staff operate as an extension of your internal team, following your workflows, project standards, QA procedures, and reporting structure.
Can offshore technical staff support BIM coordination and clash detection?
Yes. BIM coordinators and modellers can assist with federated models, clash detection, model coordination, and BIM execution workflows across multidisciplinary teams.
Can offshore staff help during peak project workloads?
Yes. Many firms use offshore technical staff to quickly scale drafting, modelling, and documentation capacity during high-volume project periods without adding permanent local headcount.
How do offshore staff communicate and collaborate with our team?
They work directly through your existing communication and project management tools including Teams, Slack, Zoom, Procore, BIM platforms, and document control systems.
Can offshore technical staff work in our timezone?
Yes. We match staff based on your preferred working hours, including full business-hour overlap for live coordination, markups, and project meetings.
How do you protect our drawings, models, and intellectual property?
All staff sign NDAs and IP assignment agreements before accessing project files and operate under strict confidentiality and data security protocols.
Real Results From Offshore Teams
How Australian engineering and architecture firms used offshore support in the Philippines to cut costs and scale drafting capacity without slowing delivery.
across drafting, engineering & finance
Melbourne Engineering Consultancy Cuts Costs by 63% with Offshore Drafting, Engineering Support, and Finance
How a Melbourne consultancy cut costs by 63% by moving drafting, engineering support, and finance work to a dedicated offshore team in the Philippines.
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Australian Electrical Services Firm Scales MEP Drafting Capacity with Offshore Support
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What Our Clients Say About Us
Hundreds of Australian businesses have used Offshore 24/7 to hire offshore staff in the Philippines — from their first virtual assistant to full offshore departments. Here's what they say.
"Working with Offshore 24/7 has been a fantastic experience for us. We’ve brought five new team members on board through them, and I couldn’t be happier with the results. Each of our new hires has shown a strong work ethic and fits in perfectly with our team. Ben and Jen, our go-to contacts, have been incredible throughout the entire process. They’re always just a call or email away and have been incredibly supportive and responsive. Their dedication really made the hiring process smooth and stress-free. If you’re looking for a reliable staffing partner, I strongly recommend Offshore 24/7. They’ve been a game-changer for us!"
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"Working with Offshore 24/7 has been an outstanding experience for our company. Their professionalism and deep understanding of our needs led to the perfect placement of an exceptional staff member who has significantly contributed to our team's success. From the outset, Offshore 24/7 took the time to thoroughly understand our company culture and specific requirements. They provided a curated list of candidates, each of whom was not only highly qualified but also a great fit for our team. Their keen insight and attention to detail were evident throughout the recruitment process. Highly recommend the team at Offshore 24/7 when looking to place a staff member located overseas."
Aussie Property
"We were struggling to find a reliable lead generation partner until I discovered Offshore 247. Their team's expertise and dedication transformed our sales pipeline, within weeks, we saw a significant increase in qualified leads, resulting in substantial revenue growth, Offshore 247's professionalism, communication, and customized solutions exceeded my expectations, their ability to understand our unique needs and adapt their strategies accordingly has been invaluable, we highly recommend Offshore 247 to any business seeking efficient and effective lead generation solutions, their partnership has been a game-changer for our company."
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