Senior Structural Technician

Girling Jones Ltd; Exeter; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established civil and structural consultancy in the UK is seeking a Senior Structural Technician to provide detailed technical support in producing high-quality outputs. The ideal candidate will have relevant technical qualifications and experience, with proficiency in Tekla, Revit, or AutoCAD. Responsibilities include producing CAD drawings, undertaking site surveys, and maintaining document control. The role suits a technician passionate about technical delivery and comfortable working independently or with teams. A competitive salary of approximately £45,000 is offered with flexible working options.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Supportive team environment

Variety of project types

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.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a small team.

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.
• Coordinate drawing revisions and maintain document control for project deliverables.

Skills

Tekla

Revit

AutoCAD

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Education

Relevant technical qualification or equivalent experience

Tools

CAD

BIM

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