Turnkey Drafting & Detailing Lead – Structural Steel

AUSPAN GROUP; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/hybrid working arrangements

Employee Assistance Program

Profit-share bonus

Generous salary package

Job summary

AUSPAN is seeking an experienced Turnkey Engineering & Detailing Lead to drive drafting and detailing delivery across multiple commercial and industrial projects. You will lead a small team, coordinate with engineers and project teams, and guide the detailing from preliminary drafting to fabrication documentation.

You will mentor drafters and detailers, maintain high standards, and work within a collaborative, safety-conscious environment offering flexible hybrid arrangements and a profit-share

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in structural steel drafting and shop detailing, ideally across commercial or industrial projects.
• Strong hands-on capability in structural steel modelling and detailing software, including reviewing models and drawings and resolving complex detailing issues.
• Tekla Structures experience is preferred; candidates with strong experience in other platforms and a willingness to transition to Tekla will also be considered.
• A sound understanding of the structural steel workflow, from preliminary design and engineering coordination through to shop detailing, fabrication and construction.
• Practical knowledge of structural steel systems, connection detailing, fabrication methods and installation requirements.
• Working knowledge of relevant Australian Standards, building codes and project requirements as they apply to drafting and detailing.
• Experience leading or mentoring drafters and detailers, with the ability to delegate effectively, provide clear feedback and maintain accountability.
• The ability to manage competing priorities, follow up outstanding information, communicate realistic delivery expectations and escalating risks early.
• A collaborative approach to resolving issues with internal and external stakeholders, and the ability to make practical decisions under pressure.
• A proactive approach to improving workflows, drawing quality and team capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of accurate, coordinated models and drawings to agreed project programmes, quality requirements and drafting labour budgets.
• Plan and allocate team workloads based on project priorities, capability and capacity, identifying delivery risks and resource needs early.
• Coordinate engineering models and drawings for review, Building Permit and Issued for Construction documentation, through to shop detailing and fabrication issue.
• Review engineering, architectural and project information to identify clashes, missing information and constructability issues before they affect downstream work.
• Work directly with engineers, architects, project managers, fabrication and construction teams to clarify requirements, follow up outstanding information and resolve coordination issues.
• Coordinate checking and QA in line with AUSPAN processes, ensuring review comments and outstanding issues are addressed before issue.
• Provide practical technical guidance on structural steel modelling and detailing, fabrication efficiency and erection considerations.
• Lead and mentor team members through clear expectations, practical feedback and support with complex work.
• Reinforce agreed modelling, checking and drawing standards, recommend improvements from project experience, and contribute technical input to systems and automation initiatives.

Skills

Extensive drafting experience

Leadership/mentoring

Team collaboration

Structural steel detailing

Quality and compliance

Tools

Tekla Structures

Job description

AUSPAN is seeking an experienced Turnkey Engineering & Detailing Lead to drive drafting and detailing delivery across multiple commercial and industrial projects. You will lead a small team, coordinate with engineers and project teams, and guide the detailing from preliminary drafting to fabrication documentation.

You will mentor drafters and detailers, maintain high standards, and work within a collaborative, safety-conscious environment offering flexible hybrid arrangements and a profit-share