Tekla & Autocad Technician

GBR Recruitment Limited; Derby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading steel manufacturing firm is seeking a Tekla & AutoCAD Technician to design and produce technical drawings for steel frameworks. This role involves project coordination, producing job sheets using advanced design software, and understanding of steel workshop processes. Ideal candidates will have experience in steel fabrication and be proficient in Tekla and AutoCAD. Interviews are imminent, with a starting date in January 2026.

Qualifications

• Strong in using Tekla & AutoCAD design software is essential.
• Experience in steel fabrication & construction is required.
• Knowledge of BS1090 ex2 workshop compliance is a must.

Responsibilities

• Produce technical drawings using Tekla & AutoCAD software.
• Support new drawing systems and processes.
• Create job sheets and production packs for the team.

Skills

Tekla design software

AutoCAD design software

Steel fabrication

Project management

Job description

GBR Recruitment are working in partnership with a well established & highly progressive mild & stainless steel framework manufacturing & installation business, based in the heart of the East Midlands, recruiting for a Tekla & AutoCAD Technician to join their steels fabrication & build workshop team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Tekla & AutoCAD steels engineering professional to work on producing Tekla & AutoCAD drawings & production packs, plus project coordination & project management, producing take off lists, ordering steels & fixings to be used in the construction / fabrication of steel frameworks. This steel engineering / construction business works to BS EN 1090-2:2018 ex2 producing high quality steel frameworks used in various construction industries. This role is for a design professional who is working in or has worked in steel construction / steel erecting & steel fabrication (one or more of in steel works). So if you are a Tekla & AutoCAD steel engineering professional who wants to work for a modern steels business, then this is a great opportunity for you to use your Tekla design skills. The role is suitable for those Tekla & AutoCAD design professionals living in Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire & Northamptonshire, or a Tekla design professional who is looking to relocate to the East Midlands.

Duties

• Producing technical drawings / designs using Tekla & AutoCAD design software
• Supporting the implementation of new technical drawing systems / working processes
• Producing job sheets / job packs for the Steel production team using Tekla & AutoCAD software
• Produce take off lists, plus ordering steels, metals & fixings
• Complete galvanising lists & fixing lists
• Follow QA / QC systems
• Complete technical documentation
• Project coordinating / management
• Complete non-conformance documents when necessary
• Attend production / workshop meetings as part of the design team

Qualifications / Attributes

• Strong in using Tekla & AutoCAD design software (Tekla design software experience is a must have)
• Steel fabrication & Steel engineering / construction experience
• BS1090 ex2. workshop compliance knowledge / experience
• ISO 9001 knowledge & experience
• Understanding of Steel Workshop processes

Interviews to take place immediately, January 2026 start for the right applicant