Project Detailer

The Keystone Group; Swadlincote; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Contributory Pension

Life Assurance

Healthcare Cashback Plan

Enhanced Family Friendly policies

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Discount Scheme

Employee Recognition awards

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Keystone Group is seeking a proactive Project Detailer to join the Keywall team. You will deliver technical solutions that meet client requirements, ensuring drawings, technical information, and manufacturing requirements are produced accurately and delivered on schedule to support project execution.

You will prepare quotations, technical schedules, and engineering solutions, interpreting architectural and structural drawings to develop practical, cost-effective manufacturing options.

Qualifications

• Experience producing technical quotations and specifications.
• Ability to interpret architectural and structural drawings.
• Strong understanding of construction methods and building regulations.

Responsibilities

• Design, specify, and price Keywall products with accurate quotations and engineering solutions.
• Prepare structural calculations, CAD drawings, and supporting documentation.
• Interpret drawings to develop manufacturable solutions.
• Provide expert technical advice and respond to customer enquiries through lifecycle.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Production and Commercial teams for on-time handovers.
• Monitor variations, costs, and forecasts for commercial performance.
• Assist in installation guides and technical manuals.
• Promote health and safety and compliance.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to improvements.

Skills

Project management

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Client liaison

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and technically driven Project Detailer to join the Keywall team where you will be responsible for delivering technical solutions that meet client requirements. You will ensure to deliver prompt responses to enquiries, maintain clear communication throughout the project lifecycle, and work closely with internal teams to achieve project and site delivery deadlines. You will also play a key role during project handovers, ensuring drawings, technical information, and manufacturing requirements are produced accurately and delivered on schedule to support successful project execution.

What you’ll be doing

• Design, specify, and price structurally compliant Keywall products and systems, producing accurate quotations, technical schedules, and engineering solutions.
• Prepare structural calculations, technical assessments, CAD drawings, and supporting documentation in accordance with industry standards, client specifications, and company procedures.
• Interpret architectural and structural drawings to develop practical, cost-effective, and manufacturable engineering solutions.
• Provide expert technical advice and respond promptly to customer enquiries, support clients throughout the enquiry, design, and project lifecycle.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships through regular communication, design meetings, site visits, and technical reviews.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring design, manufacture, and delivery milestones are achieved in line with customer programmes and business objectives.
• Coordinate effectively with Engineering, Production, and Commercial teams to ensure successful project handovers and on-time delivery.
• Monitor project variations, delivery requirements, costs, and forecasts, ensuring commercial performance and accurate production planning.
• Assist in the preparation of installation guides, technical manuals, and supporting documentation where required.
• Promote a positive health and safety culture by ensuring designs comply with relevant legislation, industry standards, and company policies while encouraging safe working practices.
• Support the development of junior engineers by sharing technical knowledge, mentoring colleagues, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

What you’ll need to succeed

Success in this role comes from being highly organised and commercially aware with a passion for delivering high-quality technical solutions. You'll combine strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent communication and customer service, enabling you to manage multiple projects while building lasting relationships with customers and colleagues.

You will also demonstrate:

• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Good understanding of construction methods, structural support systems, and building regulations.

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience producing technical quotations and specifications
• Strong ability to interpret architectural and structural drawings.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and other relevant CAD/design software
• Experience using Bluebeam or similar PDF markup software is desirable.
• Competent in Microsoft Office applications.
• Minimum of two years' experience in a construction estimating, technical engineering, or design role.

What We Offer

• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• A supportive, values-driven and inclusive working environment
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• 33 days annual leave, increasing with service
• Contributory Pension
• Life Assurance
• Healthcare Cashback Plan
• Enhanced Family Friendly policies
• Additional employee benefits including, access to our Cycle to Work Scheme, Employee Discount Scheme, Employee Recognition awards, Employee Assistance Programme.

A Bit About Us

For more than three decades, the Keystone Group has grown to become one of the UK and Ireland’s largest family-owned construction product manufacturers. Driven by a relentless focus on innovation and customer excellence, the Group employs over 2,000 employees across 28 sites, supplying cutting-edge building solutions to growing markets in the UK & Ireland, Europe, Australia and North America. Its portfolio includes market-leading brands in the steel, light & environmental and timber sectors.

Keywall specialises in innovative wall and structural support solutions for residential, commercial and industrial projects. Committed to quality, durability and efficiency, Keywall delivers reliable systems designed to enhance structural performance while meeting modern UK construction standards.