Senior Structural CAD Detailer – Modular Steel Frames

JC Portable Site Accommodation; Chichester; On-site; GBP 35,100 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking on-site

21 days annual leave

Company pension

Maternity/paternity benefits

Training and development

Job summary

JCPSA in Chichester, UK, seeks an experienced CAD Designer with a strong background in structural steel engineering to lead detailed drawing packs for modular buildings and portable structures. You will produce 2D/3D steel fabrication models, GA drawings, and connection layouts, working with engineers, fabricators and production teams on-site and on client projects across the UK.

This role requires precision, adherence to standards, and strong revision control to ensure right-first-time

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a CAD Designer, Detailer, or Technician with specialist expertise in structural steel engineering or metal frame construction.
• Advanced working knowledge of 2D and 3D CAD software (AutoCAD, Advance Steel, Tekla Structures, SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor).
• In-depth understanding of structural steel framing, hot-rolled/cold-formed steel sections, and structural connection detailing.
• Strong ability to read and interpret technical drawings and installation layouts.
• Practical understanding of factory manufacturing processes and buildability constraints.

Responsibilities

• Structural steel design & detailing: produce 2D/3D drawing packs, GA drawings, frame layouts, and connection drawings for modular buildings.
• Ensure designs meet engineering specifications and buildability standards.
• Translate architectural layouts and structural calculations into clear CAD drawings.
• Collaborate with fabrication and production teams to resolve drawing queries and refine details.
• Maintain revision control and document packs for approvals and client sign-off.

Skills

CAD software knowledge

Structural steel engineering

Reading technical drawings

Factory manufacturing processes

Attention to detail

Education

Structural Engineering qualification

Tools

AutoCAD

Advance Steel

Tekla Structures

SolidWorks

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

JCPSA in Chichester, UK, seeks an experienced CAD Designer with a strong background in structural steel engineering to lead detailed drawing packs for modular buildings and portable structures. You will produce 2D/3D steel fabrication models, GA drawings, and connection layouts, working with engineers, fabricators and production teams on-site and on client projects across the UK.

This role requires precision, adherence to standards, and strong revision control to ensure right-first-time