Senior Structural Technician

GirlingJones; Devon and Torbay; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil and structural consultancy in the UK is seeking a Senior Structural Technician to provide detailed technical support and produce high-quality outputs. This role emphasizes stable work and technical delivery, favoring accuracy over managerial duties. Key responsibilities include producing drawings with CAD, detailing structures, and collaborating with engineers. The position offers a salary of circa £45,000, with flexible working patterns available for candidates seeking part-time options.

Benefits

Salary circa £45,000

Flexible working options

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience working as a structural technician or detailer within consultancy.
• Competent in Tekla, Revit or AutoCAD and able to produce accurate fabrication drawings.
• Practical understanding of all primary structural materials.

Responsibilities

• Produce and issue detailed drawings using CAD and BIM tools.
• Model and detail structures in Tekla, Revit, or equivalent software.
• Prepare and check reinforcement and connection details.

Skills

Technical drafting

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Relevant technical qualification or equivalent experience

Tools

Tekla

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Location: UK
Type: Full time or part time
Salary: Circa £45,000 (pro rata for part time)

About the Company

A long established civil and structural consultancy that delivers practical engineering solutions across residential, commercial and industrial projects. The practice values reliable delivery, technical accuracy and a calm, steady working environment.

The Role

The consultancy is seeking a Senior Structural Technician to provide detailed technical support and produce high quality and accurate outputs. This role would best suit a technician who enjoys stable, consistent work, is passionate about technical delivery, and takes satisfaction from accurate execution and supporting the engineering team, as opposed to pursuing managerial responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce and issue detailed drawings using CAD and BIM tools
• Model and detail structures in Tekla, Revit, or equivalent software as required by project scope
• Prepare and check reinforcement and connection details, schedules and material lists
• Convert engineer designs into constructible drawings and produce clear markups for site teams
• Undertake site surveys and setting out checks and record site observations accurately
• Coordinate drawing revisions and maintain document control for project deliverables
• Work closely with engineers, architects and contractors to resolve technical queries
• Carry out quality checks on technician outputs and provide practical support to junior technicians
• Maintain standards and templates to ensure consistent and efficient drafting practice
• Support project delivery to agreed programme and assist with handover documentation

About the Candidate

• Relevant technical qualification or equivalent experience in structural drafting and detailing
• Proven experience working as a structural technician or detailer within consultancy
• Competent in Tekla, Revit or AutoCAD and able to produce accurate fabrication drawings
• Practical understanding of all primary structural materials
• Strong attention to detail, methodical approach and good organisational skills
• Reliable communicator capable of liaising with site teams and design engineers
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a small team
• Passion for the technical and a keen eye for detail

Benefits and Working Pattern

• Circa £45,000 salary, pro rata for part time work
• Part time and flexible working available to suit candidates seeking reduced hours
• Variety of project types across buildings and civil structures
• Supportive team environment focused on practical delivery and realistic workloads