Senior Structural Drafter - TEKLA

IBR Group; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

IBR Group in Sydney is seeking a Senior Tekla Drafter to lead reinforcement detailing across major building projects. You will own reinforcement detailing packages from initial documentation through construction, collaborating with engineers, builders, suppliers and site teams.

The role emphasizes technical detail and practical construction work, with advanced Tekla Structures skills, familiarity with Australian standards, and ability to guide junior drafters while maintaining quality standards.

Qualifications

• Around 10 years or more of reinforcement detailing and bar scheduling experience.
• Advanced Tekla Structures skills.
• Strong knowledge of Australian standards and construction methods.
• Ability to manage multiple packages and interpret complex structural documents.
• Experience with Revit, Navisworks and BIM coordination is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Developing 3D reinforcement models in Tekla Structures.
• Produce shop and placing drawings, bar bending schedules and material take-offs.
• Detailing elements such as foundations, basements, transfer slabs, columns, core walls, beams and precast components.
• Resolving reinforcement congestion, coordination and buildability issues.
• Checking models, drawings and schedules for accuracy and compliance.
• Guiding junior and intermediate drafters and contributing to team quality standards.

Skills

Tekla Structures

Reinforcement detailing

Bar scheduling

3D modelling

BIM coordination

Mentoring junior staff

Tools

Tekla Structures

Job description

Senior Tekla Drafter – Reinforcement Detailing & Bar Scheduling Sydney | Major Building Projects | Flexible Working

I'm working with a highly regarded Australian engineering consultancy seeking a Senior Tekla Drafter to lead reinforcement detailing across a strong pipeline of major building projects.

This role suits someone who enjoys the technical detail as much as the practical side of construction. You'll work on complex reinforced concrete structures across high-rise residential, commercial, healthcare, education, data centre and industrial projects, collaborating closely with engineers, builders, suppliers and site teams.

The role You'll take ownership of reinforcement detailing packages from initial documentation through to construction. Your work will include:

• Developing 3D reinforcement models in Tekla Structures
• Producing shop and placing drawings, bar bending schedules and material take-offs
• Detailing elements such as foundations, basements, transfer slabs, columns, core walls, beams and precast components
• Resolving reinforcement congestion, coordination and buildability issues
• Checking models, drawings and schedules for accuracy and compliance
• Guiding junior and intermediate drafters and contributing to team quality standards

About you

You'll bring around 10 years or more of reinforcement detailing and bar scheduling experience, including substantial work on large reinforced concrete buildings.

Advanced Tekla Structures skills and a sound understanding of Australian standards and construction methods are essential.

You'll also be comfortable managing your own packages, interpreting complex structural documentation and working directly with the wider project team. Revit, Navisworks and broader BIM coordination experience would be welcome.

The consultancy offers flexible working, a supportive team, professional development and the opportunity to make a real contribution to significant projects.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted