2D/ 3D Draughtsperson- Structural Steel

TieTalent; Walsall; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A structural engineering company in Walsall is seeking a skilled 2D/3D Draughtsperson with expertise in structural steelwork. You will be responsible for producing detailed fabrication drawings, liaising with clients, and conducting site visits. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of engineering principles and proficiency in AutoCAD. Competitive salary and various benefits including a pension scheme and training opportunities are offered.

Benefits

5% company pension contribution

Life Assurance at 2 x national salary

Private medical cover

Company profit share scheme

25 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Experience within medium/heavy engineering industries.
• Great communicator for multiple projects.
• Water industry/construction site experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Produce GA and detailed fabrication drawings.
• Liaise with customers for technical queries.
• Attend site visits for surveys and measurements.
• Produce BOMS and liaise with suppliers.

Skills

Structural steelwork knowledge

2D AUTOCAD proficiency

Attention to detail

Ability to communicate effectively

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

About

2D/3D Draughtsperson - Structural Steel

The Role

Working within a small fabrications office team, specialising in the design, manufacture andinstallation of structural steelwork to the wastewater, energy, and transport sectors.Assisting the office team by producing general arrangement and detailed fabricationdrawings. Undertaking site surveys and producing provisional drawings and BOMS toenable the estimating team, providing accurate quotations to clients in a timely manner.

Key Responsibilities

Drawing

• Liaise with the customer on all technical queries to ensure drawings are provided tothe correct specification and within agreed timescales.
• Attend project meetings with designers and customers, in person or online.
• Send technical queries to customers.
• Produce accurate GA drawings for client approval.
• Produce detailed fabrication drawings for the operational team, including allnecessary BSEN 1090 welding detail/symbols and material specifications.
• Undertake site surveys above and below ground level.
• Produce drawings utilizing modular principles where practical.
• Support the office team by producing design drawings and BOMS as required.
• Liaise with Barhale design team or external engineering teams.
• Produce works packs for each project to the operational team.
• Ensure drawings comply with the relevant specification "Thames Waterspecifications" or similar.
  
  

Site Visits

• Attend site, as required and complete site surveys and discuss customerrequirements.
• Take measurements using laser measurement equipment, laser levels etc.Project Management
• Attend design/client meetings to support with the development of product designsand concepts.
• Support the Drawing Office Manager and Office Team Members in controllingprojects from inception to completion including quality handover paperwork
  
  

Procurement

• Produce BOMS.
• Request quotations from our approved supply chain partners.
• Select supplier and place purchase orders in the costing system and savecorrespondence.
  
  

Customer Service

• Ensure the level of service provided to customers is of the highest standard andgood lines of communication are maintained.
• Complaints process to be followed for all customer complaints.System and Process
• All documents to be saved in the projects folder structure.
• Issue Declaration of Performance and UCKA Certificate for all your projects.
• Assist with the annual stock check.HSEQ
• Complete tasks in accordance with risk assessments, notify the Team Leader of anypotential noncompliance.
• Report accidents and Positive Interventions using the correct methods.
• Ensure the correct PPE is used in the depots at all times.
• Maintain excellent levels of housekeeping, ensure areas are free from waste and triphazards etc.
• Identify/Submit positive interventions where needed.
• Work in conjunction with HSEQ policies and procedures.
  
  

Key Measures & Targets

• Response time to customer drawing enquiries.
• Customer satisfaction and feedback.
• Accuracy and completeness of drawing information provided.
  
  

Key Relationships

• Head of Fabrications
• Drawing Office Manager
• Fabrications Team
• Suppliers
• Design Engineers
• Office Team
  
  

Person Specification

The successful candidate is likely to meet all of the following criteria:

Essential

• Structural steelwork knowledge
• Working within the medium/heavy engineering industries.
• Ability to produce 2D AUTOCAD and drawings, working to the required BSEN
  
  

standards.

• Great communicator and able to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Great written communicator.
• Attention to detail.
  
  

Desirable

• Water industry / construction site experience.
• Confine space trained.
• Experience of working with 3D software packages Advanced steel or similar (or adesire to learn this element).
  
  

Benefits

As well as offering a competitive salary, remuneration for this role includes a range ofbenefits:

• 5% company pension contribution
• Life Assurance at 2 x national salary
• Private medical cover
• Permanent health cover
• Company profit share scheme
• Career development and ongoing training
• Staff referral scheme
• 25 days annual leave with additional loyalty days (full-time equivalent)
• Volunteering scheme
• Environmental and social value initiatives
  
  

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Nice-to-have skills

• AutoCAD
• Walsall, England, United Kingdom
  
  

Work experience

• Electronics Engineering
  
  

Languages

• English