£35,000 - £55,000 Per Annum
Full Time
Permanent
Dartford, Kent
Engineering And Technical
Posted 7 hours ago
Expires In 29 Days
Job Description
Tekla Draughtsman / Steel Detailer
Company
My client are a leading structural steel fabricator, supplier, and installer serving London and the South East. With over 30 years of experience, they deliver high-quality steel solutions ranging from temporary works (props, walers, gantries) to complex structural steel frames for commercial and residential projects.
You will be based at their 2.5-acre facility in South east London, where they pride themselves on speed, efficiency, and delivering projects from initial design through to fabrication and installation.
The Role
They are looking for an experienced Tekla Draughtsman / Steel Detailer to join their in-house drawing office. You will play a key role in producing accurate 2D drawings and 3D models and fabrication drawings to support the delivery of structural steel and temporary works projects.
Key Responsibilities
Requirements
Desirable
What They Offer
Why Join them?
Company
My client are a leading structural steel fabricator, supplier, and installer serving London and the South East. With over 30 years of experience, they deliver high-quality steel solutions ranging from temporary works (props, walers, gantries) to complex structural steel frames for commercial and residential projects.
You will be based at their 2.5-acre facility in South east London, where they pride themselves on speed, efficiency, and delivering projects from initial design through to fabrication and installation.
The Role
They are looking for an experienced Tekla Draughtsman / Steel Detailer to join their in-house drawing office. You will play a key role in producing accurate 2D drawings and 3D models and fabrication drawings to support the delivery of structural steel and temporary works projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Produce detailed 3D models using Tekla Structures for structural steel and temporary works projects
- Generate GA drawings, fabrication drawings, and erection drawings
- Create material lists, NC files, and schedules for fabrication
- Interpret architectural and structural engineering drawings
- Coordinate with engineers, project managers, and fabrication teams
- Ensure all detailing complies with relevant BS/EN standards and client specifications
- Manage drawing revisions and maintain document control
- Support workshop and site teams with clear and accurate technical information
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Tekla Draughtsman / Steel Detailer
- Strong knowledge of structural steelwork and fabrication processes
- Proficiency in Tekla Structures (but candidates with experience in Advance steel, struCAD, Xsteel, Gratec or Allplan or other steel detailing packages maybe considered as well
- Ability to read and interpret engineering and architectural drawings
- Understanding of steel connections, detailing, and erection principles
- Familiarity with UK standards (BS/EN)
- Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
- Good communication and coordination skills
Desirable
- Experience in temporary works steelwork (propping, walers, plunge columns, etc.)
- Knowledge of AutoCAD or other design tools
- HNC/HND in Structural/Mechanical Engineering or similar
What They Offer
- Competitive salary up to £55k
- Opportunity to work on complex and varied steelwork projects across London
- Stable, long-established family-run business
- Fast-paced environment with strong pipeline of work
- Career progression within a growing structural steel business
- Supportive, experienced team environment
Why Join them?
- Work with one of London’s largest structural steel fabricators
- Involvement in projects ranging from small fabrications to large-scale steel frames and temporary works
- End-to-end exposure: design → fabrication → installation