Senior Tekla Drafter - Reinforcement Detailing & Bar Scheduling

Taylor Thomson Whitting; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor Thomson Whitting in Sydney is seeking a Senior Tekla Drafter to lead reinforcement detailing, bar scheduling, and RCC documentation for large-scale projects. You will produce 3D reinforcement models, shop drawings, and bar schedules using Tekla Structures across multi-storey towers, hospitals, and data centres.

The role requires mentoring junior drafters, conducting quality controls, and coordinating with engineers, architects, and builders to resolve constructability issues.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' experience in reinforcement detailing and bar scheduling.
• Advanced proficiency in Tekla Structures for reinforcement modelling and detailing.
• Experience delivering reinforcement detailing packages for large-scale reinforced concrete projects.
• Strong understanding of reinforced concrete construction methods and detailing principles.
• Thorough understanding of Australian Standards for reinforcement detailing.
• Ability to interpret complex structural and architectural documentation.
• Demonstrated experience producing reinforcement shop drawings, bar bending schedules, material take-offs, tonnage reports, construction issue documentation

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality reinforcement shop drawings and placing drawings.
• Generate accurate reinforcement bar schedules, bar bending schedules, and material take-offs.
• Detail reinforcement for footings and pile caps, raft slabs, basement structures, transfer slabs, suspended slabs, columns, core walls, retaining walls, beams, precast elements, in-situ concrete structures.
• Ensure all reinforcement detailing is practical, buildable, and compliant with project specifications.
• Review and interpret structural engineering drawings, specifications, and design documentation.
• Liaise with structural engineers, architects, builders, reinforcement suppliers, and site personnel.
• Identify and resolve design conflicts, reinforcement congestion issues, and constructability challenges.
• Participate in project coordination and BIM meetings as required.
• Perform detailed checking and quality reviews of reinforcement models, drawings, and schedules.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior and intermediate drafters, assisting with training and onboarding of new team members.

Skills

Mentoring junior drafters

Quality reviews

Stakeholder management

Education

Diploma or higher in Civil/Structural Engineering or Drafting

Tools

Tekla Structures

REVIT

Navisworks

BIM collaboration platforms

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Senior Tekla Drafter - Reinforcement Detailing & Bar Scheduling Taylor Thomson Whitting•North Sydney, NSW, AU

TTW specialises in smart, sustainable and innovative engineering solutions.

As we embark on future challenges across industries and the globe, TTW stands at the forefront of enabling solutions to complex problems. We’re Australian owned with a focus on growth and delivering the highest quality experience for our clients.

Our team of talented engineers combined with innovative solutions position us for long term success within the sectors and industries that we work best. We empower our team to learn extensively and grow with the business.

Currently we are seeking a highly experienced and detail-oriented Senior TEKLA Drafter with experience in reinforcement detailing, bar scheduling, and reinforced concrete documentation. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing accurate 3D reinforcement models, reinforcement shop drawings, bar bending schedules, and associated documentation using Tekla Structures for a diverse range of large-scale construction projects.

We are looking for candidates with experience working on complex reinforced concrete structures, including, multi-storey commercial towers, high-rise residential developments, hospitals and healthcare facilities, schools and educational institutions, data centres and other commercial and industrial buildings.

What will the day-to-day look like?

• Produce high-quality reinforcement shop drawings and placing drawings.
• Generate accurate reinforcement bar schedules, bar bending schedules, and material take-offs.
• Detail reinforcement for footings and pile caps, raft slabs, basement structures, transfer slabs, suspended slabs, columns, core walls, retaining walls, beams, precast elements, in-situ concrete structures
• Ensure all reinforcement detailing is practical, buildable, and compliant with project specifications.
• Review and interpret structural engineering drawings, speci9cations, and design documentation.
• Liaise with structural engineers, architects, builders, reinforcement suppliers, and site personnel.
• Identify and resolve design conflicts, reinforcement congestion issues, and constructability challenges.
• Participate in project coordination and BIM meetings as required.
• Perform detailed checking and quality reviews of reinforcement models, drawings, and schedules.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior and intermediate drafters, assisting with training and onboarding of new team members.

What are we looking for?

The successful candidate will be capable of independently managing reinforcement detailing projects from commencement through to construction, while collaborating closely with structural engineers, builders, project managers, fabricators, and site teams. As a senior member of the drafting team, the role will also involve mentoring junior detailers, conducting quality reviews, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

• Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Associate Degree, or equivalent quali9cation in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Drafting, Building Design, Construction Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years' experience in reinforcement detailing and bar scheduling.
• Advanced proficiency in Tekla Structures for reinforcement modelling and detailing.
• Extensive experience delivering reinforcement detailing packages for large-scale reinforced concrete projects.
• Strong understanding of reinforced concrete construction methods and detailing principles.
• Thorough understanding of Australian Standards and reinforcement detailing requirements.
• Ability to interpret complex structural and architectural documentation.
• Demonstrated experience producing reinforcement shop drawings, bar bending schedules, material take-offs, tonnage reports, construction issue documentation
• Demonstrated experience in Tekla Structures (Essential), REVIT (Desirable), Navisworks (Desirable), BIM collaboration platforms & Microsoft Office Suite
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Does this sound like you?

There’re a few reasons you’ll like growing your career at TTW. You will have the benefits of flexible working, work life balance, health & wellbeing programs, extensive training opportunities and more.

TTW is committed to fostering a work environment that is inclusive, supports flexibility, and welcomes diversity. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply