Offshore Drafting & CAD

Hire Offshore Drafters and CAD Technicians

Full-time drafters based in our Manila office, working exclusively inside your team, your software and your file standards. Clear, build-ready drawings without the local overhead.

2 to 3 weeks
from brief to start date
100% dedicated
full-time, works only for you
Up to 60%
saving vs a local hire
Same-day
turnaround in your time zone
Disciplines

Drafting disciplines we support

Experienced CAD professionals who work inside your systems and report to your team, just like a local hire.

Architectural Drafting

Plans, elevations, sections and full design documentation packages in AutoCAD, Revit or ArchiCAD.

Structural Drafting

Steel, concrete and timber detailing, shop drawings and as-builts documented to Australian standards.

Civil Drafting & Design

Road layouts, grading, drainage and utility drawings in Civil 3D and 12d Model for civil contractors.

Electrical & Lighting Design

Electrical layouts, wiring diagrams and switchboard drawings, plus photometric lighting design with AS/NZS compliance reporting.

Your software, your licences, your standards: AutoCAD, Revit, Civil 3D, 12d Model, ArchiCAD, SketchUp, Navisworks, Bluebeam, AGi32 and DIALux.

Why It Works

In-house drafting, without the in-house overhead

Manila's time zone sits within a couple of hours of anywhere in Australia, so your drafter works your business hours, inside your team, five days a week. Collaboration happens live, not through a ticket queue.

Real-time collaboration

Same working day as your team. Ask a question at 10am and get the answer at 10am, in your meetings, on your channels.

One person, your standards

The same dedicated drafter every day, working in your templates, title blocks and document control. No rotating strangers, no re-briefing every job.

No per-drawing fees

A flat monthly seat instead of project pricing. Revisions, rework and busy weeks are all covered by the same salary.

Cost

Local hire vs Lynk Global offshore drafter

Local drafter

$75,000 to $110,000 / year
  • Plus superannuation, insurance and leave
  • Plus office space, equipment and software setup
  • Plus recruitment fees and onboarding time
  • Scarce in the current market, especially outside capitals

Lynk Global offshore drafter

$2,800 to $4,400 / month
  • All-inclusive: recruitment, employment, payroll and HR
  • Office space and equipment in Manila included
  • Full-time and dedicated to your business only
  • Start in 2 to 3 weeks, 30-day notice
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Proof

Already drafting for Australian contractors

Lynk Global drafters and lighting designers work full-time inside Australian civil and electrical contracting businesses today, producing construction drawings and AS/NZS-compliant lighting designs every day. Every team member is office-based in Manila, employed by us and dedicated to one client only.

See how the model works
Case Study

How Stratum Civil built a 9-person offshore team

See how a Gold Coast civil contractor embedded offshore professionals into daily operations and cut overhead costs by up to 60%.

Read the case study
Process

How hiring an offshore drafter works

1

Tell us the role

A 15-minute call to understand the discipline, software and experience level you need.

2

Meet shortlisted drafters

We recruit, screen and skills-test candidates on your software. You interview only the best matches.

3

They start inside your team

We handle employment, payroll, HR and office space. You manage the day-to-day work like any other team member.

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FAQ

Common questions about offshore drafters

Do offshore drafters understand Australian standards?

Yes. We recruit drafters experienced on Australian projects, familiar with AU drawing conventions and NCC requirements. Many have worked for Australian engineering and construction firms for years.

What software do they use?

Your systems and your licences: AutoCAD, Revit, Civil 3D, 12d Model, ArchiCAD, Navisworks, Bluebeam, and photometric tools including AGi32 and DIALux. We match candidates to the software you already run.

How do revisions work?

Send markups at the end of your day and your drafter turns them around inside your deadlines. Many clients run an overnight cycle with revised drawings ready by morning.

Is our IP and project data secure?

Your drafter works inside your systems under your access controls. Employment contracts through Lynk Global include confidentiality and IP protection, and all work happens in our managed Manila office.

How quickly can a drafter start?

Most roles are shortlisted, interviewed and started within two to three weeks.

Add drafting capacity without adding overhead

Book a 15-minute call to discuss the discipline and software you need, see candidate profiles and get exact pricing.