Structural Steel Draughtsperson

ZipRecruiter; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Structural Steelwork is looking for an experienced Steel Draughtsperson to join their Gravesend team. This role involves using Advance Steel for creating models and drawings while ensuring high-quality fabrication standards. Candidates should have at least three years' experience and a solid understanding of steel detailing.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience with Steel Detailing software.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Experience reading and interpreting Structural Engineer & Architect drawings.

Responsibilities

• Produce fabrication drawings and advise the fabrication team.
• Occasionally conduct site visits as required.
• Potentially expand into estimating and managing the welding workforce.

Skills

Steel CAD Software experience

Knowledge of BIM

Understanding of steel fabrication & installation

Good communication skills

Tools

Advance Steel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Excellent opportunity for an experienced Structural Steel Draughtsperson to join a well-established company based in Gravesend.

Salary: £38,000 - £42,000 per annum

Job Type: Full Time / Permanent

Benefits: TBA

About The Company

They are a company specialising in Structural Steelwork for various Industries and have been established for over 40 years. Due to retirement of prominent persons, they are recruiting a Steel CAD Draftsperson (preferably with advanced steel experience) to join their team.

Their range of customers and projects is diverse. They use the latest Advance Steel software to produce models and drawings for projects. Once a project is approved, you will produce fabrication drawings and advise their fabrication team if required.

The business ethos is to create high-quality projects with efficient and accurate fabrication and installation. You are expected to work independently on projects but will always be supported by the team.

Project Types & Responsibilities

The projects include steel structures, refurbishment steel, staircases, etc. Occasionally, site visits are required, so good communication skills and understanding of steel fabrication are beneficial. A full UK driver’s license is also required.

The role may expand into estimating and managing the workforce and steel erectors.

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years' experience with Steel Detailing software
• Motivated, enthusiastic, flexible, proactive
• Essential: Steel CAD Software experience (3+ years), knowledge of BIM, understanding of steel fabrication & installation, experience reading and interpreting Structural Engineer & Architect drawings, familiarity with drawing standards related to Advance Steel, design, connection detailing, and fabrication drawings, ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines

Desirable Skills

• Experience with Microsoft Office, Excel, Word
• Willingness to work overtime
• Other 3D modelling/CAD experience
• Good communication skills for liaising with subcontractors and clients
• Ability to work efficiently independently or as part of a team
• Previous experience in a similar environment (preferred)
• Residing within easy reach of the office/workshop

If you possess the relevant skills and attributes, please apply now for immediate consideration. The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on age, gender, ethnicity, or disability. They welcome applications from all candidates matching their requirements, with employment decisions based solely on skills and qualifications.