Steel Designer

Response Personnel Ltd; Bedford; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in construction is seeking a Steel Designer to produce detailed 2D & 3D drawings for various metalwork projects. This permanent role offers the opportunity to work within a supportive environment that prioritizes staff wellbeing and professional growth, contributing to high-quality architectural projects across London and beyond.

Benefits

In-house accredited training

Focus on staff wellbeing

Qualifications

• Experience in producing detailed 2D and 3D drawings.
• Strong understanding of steelwork and architectural features.
• Ability to interpret engineering specifications.

Responsibilities

• Develop 2D & 3D drawings for various steelwork projects.
• Liaise with production teams to address technical queries.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and codes.

Skills

CAD software

2D & 3D drawings

Design compliance

Technical queries

Tools

Advance Steel

Tekla

Job description

Steel Designer

Bedford

Salary up to GBP40k

Permanent Role

Our Client is a market leader in new build construction, delivering architectural and structural steelwork projects across London and surrounding counties. They support personal growth with in-house accredited training, CPD, and a focus on staff wellbeing.

They are recruiting for a Steel Designer / Metal Designer / Draughtsman to join the team.

Their factory control manual and ISO systems ensure the highest industry standards. With sites in Biggleswade and Bedford, they're perfectly placed to supply schemes across London and the surrounding areas. Role Overview As a Steel Designer / designer you will produce detailed and accurate 2D and 3D drawings for structural and architectural metalwork projects. Working closely with the Lead and Advanced Designers, you will ensure designs meet client specs, fabrication needs, and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

* Develop 2D & 3D drawings for steelwork, staircases, balustrades, and architectural features using CAD software such as Advance Steel or Tekla.

* Interpret architectural and structural drawings, engineers' specs, and internal design briefs.

* Ensure designs are practical, buildable, and compliant with codes and Steel Build quality standards.

* Identify and escalate design clashes, missing info, or concerns to the Lead Designer.

* Prepare approval and fabrication drawings, material schedules, and connection details with clarity and accuracy.

* Liaise with production and fabrication teams to resolve technical queries.

* Support document control with correct versioning and file storage.

* Assist in improving design templates, processes, and checklists.

* Attend design reviews and project meetings as needed.

* Manage workload to meet project deadlines.

* Uphold the companies core values and commitment to excellence.

Steel Designer / Metal and Fabrication Design / TEKLA