Senior Tekla Detailer – Structural Steel Expert

Novax Recruitment Ltd.; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Novax Recruitment Ltd. seeks an experienced Tekla Detailer or CAD Engineer to join the Whitefield office-based team.

You will take ownership of modelling and detailing for ambitious structural steel projects, delivering accurate fabrication information from modelling through to GA drawings. Candidates should have extensive Tekla experience (10+ years preferred) and a background in structural steel detailing or bridge projects.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience using Tekla, with 20+ years for bridge work being highly desirable.
• Experience in a structural steel fabricator or specialist detailing business.
• Strong understanding of structural steel modelling and detailing across commercial, industrial or infrastructure projects.
• Bridge modelling and detailing experience would be a significant advantage.
• Good knowledge of fabrication drawings, GA drawings, connections and material take-offs.
• Understanding of steel grades, bolts, welding and fabrication processes.

Responsibilities

• Take projects from modelling through to detailed fabrication information.
• Prepare and check material take-off (MTO) models using 3D CAD software.
• Develop typical connections and apply them across working models.
• Complete detailed modelling requirements including lifting holes and handrailing.
• Prepare and check fabrication drawings, including paint and masking drawings.
• Produce general arrangement (GA) and marking plan drawings across structures.
• Apply understanding of steel grades, bolt specs and welding practices.
• Liaise with clients' engineers, subcontractors and internal departments to resolve queries.
• Raise and manage technical queries and information requests.
• Take responsibility for accuracy and quality of work with thorough self-checking.
• Understand wider project lifecycle including manufacturing and site erection processes.
• Support and mentor other detailers; coordinate modelling and detailing on projects.

Skills

Tekla

Structural steel detailing

Bridge modelling

GA drawings

Tools

Tekla Structures

3D CAD software

Job description

Novax Recruitment Ltd. seeks an experienced Tekla Detailer or CAD Engineer to join the Whitefield office-based team.

You will take ownership of modelling and detailing for ambitious structural steel projects, delivering accurate fabrication information from modelling through to GA drawings. Candidates should have extensive Tekla experience (10+ years preferred) and a background in structural steel detailing or bridge projects.