Tekla 3D Modelling Detailer and Expeditor

Jonathan Lee Group; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Jonathan Lee Group in Dudley, West Midlands, is seeking a Tekla Detailer and Expeditor to turn design intent into build-ready documentation, moving from 3D modelling through to installation. The role emphasizes strong technical communication, organized delivery, and problem-solving to keep projects moving.

You will develop Tekla models, perform clash checks, manage BOMs, and prepare NC data for fabrication, collaborating with design and site teams to meet deadlines in a manufacturing and

Qualifications

• Proven Tekla Structures experience for structural detailing.
• Solid drawing production and revision tracking understanding.
• Experience supporting automated workshop workflows and NC data extraction.
• Strong organisational skills and clear communication with design and construction teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine 3D Tekla Structures models and apply standard bespoke connections.
• Carry out clash detection to resolve interferences before fabrication.
• Produce and update manufacturing drawings to workshop-ready standards.
• Create marking plan drawings to support on-site assembly.
• Manage material lists and BOM for procurement and production planning.
• Extract NC data from Tekla model and issue complete packages with revisions.

Skills

Tekla Structures

Clash detection

Documentation

BOM management

Tools

NC data extraction

Job description

Step into a role where precision, momentum and teamwork make a real difference. As a Tekla Detailer and Expeditor, you'll help transform design intent into build-ready manufacturing and site documentation, keeping projects moving smoothly from 3D modelling through to installation. If strong technical communication, organised delivery and problem-solving drive motivation, this Tekla Detailer and Expeditor position offers the variety and impact to match.

What You Will Do:

Work as a Tekla Detailer and Expeditor to develop and refine 3D Tekla Structures models, applying standard and bespoke structural connections.

Carry out clash detection in the model to identify and resolve interferences before fabrication and installation stages.

Produce, review and update detailed manufacturing and fabrication drawings to workshop-ready standards.

Create accurate marking plan drawings that support clear on-site assembly.

Manage material lists and bills of materials (BOM), ensuring data is correct for procurement and production planning.

Extract NC machine data from the Tekla model and issue complete manufacturing and site packages, tracking revisions and responding to drawing queries from site teams.

What You Will Bring:

Proven experience using Tekla Structures for structural detailing, with confidence across modelling, drawings and documentation workflows.

Solid understanding of drawing production and expediting packages, including version control and revision tracking.

Experience supporting automated workshop workflows, particularly extracting NC data for drilling and cutting processes.

Strong organisational skills with a calm, methodical approach to meeting deadlines and coordinating information.

The ability to communicate clearly with both design and construction teams, turning technical detail into practical next steps.

Location:

The role is based in Dudley, West Midlands and is office based, with responsibilities spanning design, fabrication coordination and on-site documentation support.