CAD Technician – Structural Steel & Staircases

Hariley Solutions West Midlands; Dudley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Hariley Solutions West Midlands is seeking an experienced CAD Technician to produce fabrication-ready drawings for structural steelwork, secondary steel and architectural metalwork in Dudley. The role involves turning concepts into GA and detailed fabrication drawings, working with engineers, architects and workshop teams to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance.

You will design bespoke staircases and balustrades, perform site surveys, and maintain precise drawing records while coordinating

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a CAD Technician, Structural Steel Draughtsman or Steel Detailer.
• Strong experience in structural steelwork, architectural metalwork or secondary steel.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong technical drawing skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed 2D and 3D CAD drawings for structural steelwork, secondary steel and architectural metalwork.
• Create GA drawings and fabrication/detailing drawings.
• Design and detail bespoke staircases, balustrades and handrails.
• Carry out site surveys and measurements to ensure accurate project dimensions.
• Liaise with architects, structural engineers, project managers and fabrication teams.
• Interpret architectural drawings, structural calculations and technical specifications.
• Produce cutting lists, material schedules and assembly drawings.
• Ensure drawings meet relevant building regulations and industry standards.
• Maintain accurate drawing records and revision control.

Skills

Technical drawing

Attention to detail

Site surveys

Communication

Tools

AutoCAD

Tekla Structures

Autodesk Advance Steel

SolidWorks

Job description

CAD Technician – Structural Steel & Staircases

Location: Dudley

Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 DOE

Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 08:00 – 16:30

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for an experienced CAD Technician – Structural Steel & Staircases to join an established and growing business based in Dudley.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled CAD Technician with experience in structural steelwork and architectural metalwork to take responsibility for producing detailed, accurate and fabrication-ready drawings for a variety of projects.

The successful candidate will work closely with engineers, architects, project managers and workshop teams, taking designs from initial concepts through to final fabrication drawings.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce detailed 2D and 3D CAD drawings for structural steelwork, secondary steel and architectural metalwork.
• Create General Arrangement (GA) drawings and fabrication/detailing drawings.
• Design and detail bespoke staircases, balustrades and handrails.
• Carry out site surveys and measurements to ensure accurate project dimensions.
• Liaise with architects, structural engineers, project managers and fabrication teams.
• Interpret architectural drawings, structural calculations and technical specifications.
• Produce cutting lists, material schedules and assembly drawings.
• Ensure drawings meet relevant building regulations and industry standards.
• Maintain accurate drawing records and revision control.

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience as a CAD Technician, Structural Steel Draughtsman or Steel Detailer.
• Strong experience within structural steelwork, architectural metalwork or secondary steel.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Tekla Structures, Autodesk Advance Steel or SolidWorks.
• Ability to produce detailed fabrication and general arrangement drawings.
• Good understanding of structural steel connections and fabrication processes.
• Knowledge of staircase design, including risers, goings, balustrades and handrails.
• Experience undertaking site surveys and measurements.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong technical drawing skills.

Ideally, candidates will have 5–10+ years' experience within the structural steel or architectural metalwork industry.

Salary & Benefits

• £45,000 – £55,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Monday to Friday working.
• 08:00 – 16:30 hours.
• Opportunity to work on varied structural steel and bespoke staircase projects.