Senior Structural Steel Detailer (Tekla Structures)

The Senior Structural Steel Detailer is responsible for producing accurate 3D models, general arrangement drawings, fabrication drawings, assembly drawings, single part drawings and erection information for structural steelwork projects using Tekla Structures.

The role involves interpreting structural and architectural design information, coordinating with engineers, project managers, workshop teams and site personnel, and ensuring all detailing work is practical, buildable and compliant with relevant project specifications and UK steelwork standards.
The Senior Structural Steel Detailer is expected to have a strong understanding of structural steel fabrication and erection processes, connection detailing, material scheduling and drawing issue control. The role also includes identifying and resolving detailing clashes, supporting technical queries, and helping to ensure projects are delivered accurately and on programme.
In addition, the role includes team management responsibilities, such as coordinating and overseeing junior detailers and drawing office staff, allocating workload, reviewing drawing output, maintaining quality standards, and supporting the efficient delivery of multiple projects within programme deadlines.

Typical Responsibilities
• Produce detailed 3D steel models in Tekla Structures
• Prepare GA drawings, fabrication drawings, assembly drawings, single part drawings and erection drawings
• Generate NC data, material lists and bills of materials
• Review engineering and architectural information for accuracy and buildability
• Coordinate with internal teams, clients, engineers and workshop personnel
• Resolve technical detailing issues and clashes
• Maintain revision control and drawing registers
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards, specifications and fabrication requirements
• Support workshop and site teams with technical drawing queries
• Check drawings prepared by others for accuracy, completeness and compliance
• Mentor and support junior detailers
• Assist with planning, prioritising and allocating detailing workload across the team
• Monitor team output to help ensure quality, consistency and programme delivery
• Contribute to drawing office procedures, standards and continuous improvement

Key Requirements
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in structural steel detailing
• High level of proficiency in Tekla Structures
• Good knowledge of steel fabrication and erection practice
• Ability to interpret engineering and construction drawings
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Good communication and coordination ability
• Familiarity with UK structural steelwork standards and industry practice
• Ability to supervise, support and coordinate other team members within a drawing office environment
• Experience checking drawings and maintaining quality standards
• Good leadership and workload management skills