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Draughtsperson

Draughtsperson

Career guide for draughtspersons and architectural technicians in Jamaica

Annual Salary
J$1.2M–J$3.5M
Salaried in practice or firm
Roles Available
75+
Active listings
Market Trend
Stable
CAD skills always in demand
75+ draughting and CAD roles across Jamaica right now
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Career Paths

CAD Trainee
›
Junior Draughtsperson
›
Draughtsperson
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Senior Draughtsperson
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Design Manager
Architectural Technician
›
Draughtsperson
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BIM Technician
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BIM Manager
Draughtsperson
›
Project Architect
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Registered Architect

Salary Range

Avg J$2M
J$1.2M / yearJ$3.5M+ / year

Draughtspersons with Revit BIM skills and experience producing planning application drawings for NEPA, KSAC, or parish council submissions earn at the top of the range. Those working in multi-disciplinary practices handling both architectural and structural drawings for hotel and commercial projects command the highest salaries.

Key Skills

AutoCAD (2D & 3D)
Revit (BIM)
Architectural Plan Drawing
Structural Detail Drawing
MEP Coordination Drawings
NEPA Planning Application Drawings
SketchUp 3D Modelling
Scale Drawing & Notation
NCC Building Standards
Technical Specification Writing

Education

Minimum Entry

  • Associate Degree or Diploma in Architectural Technology or Civil Engineering
  • Or CSEC/CXC Technical Drawing plus AutoCAD training certificate
  • Strong AutoCAD skills essential for all roles

Preferred Qualifications

  • BSc Architectural Technology (UTech)
  • Autodesk Certified User (AutoCAD or Revit)
  • Revit Architecture Training Certificate
  • BIM Coordinator certification (Autodesk BIM 360)

Professional Qualifications

  • Autodesk Certified Professional — AutoCAD
  • Revit Architecture Certification (Autodesk)
  • BSc or Associate Degree — Architectural Technology or Civil Engineering Technology
  • HEART/NSTA Diploma — Architectural Draughting
  • BIM 360 / Autodesk Construction Cloud Certification

Job Market Trend

Stable
202120222023202420252026

Every architectural practice, engineering firm, and quantity surveying office in Jamaica employs draughtspersons to produce the plans required for building permits, NEPA approvals, and construction supervision. Demand is consistent and professional, making this a stable career with clear pathways into architecture and engineering.

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