Tekla Detailer

Tekla Detailer / Structural Steel Draughtsperson

Location: Barugh, Barnsley, S75 1HT
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Our client is a well-established structural steel contractor based in Barugh, Barnsley. Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of work, they are looking to recruit an experienced Tekla Detailer / Structural Steel Draughtsperson to join their technical team.

This role is suited to someone with proven, hands-on Tekla Structures experience specifically within the structural steel sector. Applicants must have previous experience producing accurate fabrication and installation drawings for structural steelwork projects.

The successful candidate will be responsible for producing detailed 3D Tekla models, general arrangement drawings, fabrication drawings, assembly drawings and material schedules for a range of structural steel projects.

You will work closely with project managers, estimators, engineers, fabrication teams and site teams to ensure drawings are accurate, practical and issued in line with project programmes.

Duties will include interpreting architectural and structural engineering drawings, creating and updating Tekla models, producing fabrication drawings and material lists, preparing bolt and connection details, identifying clashes or design issues, and ensuring all drawings are checked before issue.

You will also assist with revisions, coordinate drawing changes with clients and engineers, support project handovers to fabrication and installation teams, and help ensure projects are delivered accurately and efficiently.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience as a Tekla Detailer, Structural Steel Draughtsperson, Steelwork Detailer or similar technical role within a structural steel contractor or fabrication business.

Essential requirements include strong Tekla Structures experience, a solid understanding of structural steel fabrication and erection processes, the ability to read and interpret engineering and architectural drawings, and knowledge of steel connections, bolts, welds and fabrication detailing.

You should be highly organised, accurate and comfortable managing multiple drawing packages at once. Good communication skills are also important, as you will be working closely with internal teams, clients, engineers and external stakeholders.

In return, the company offers a permanent role with a growing structural steel