Tekla Designer Engineer

Express Recruitment; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Flexitime availability

Generous holiday allowance

Job summary

Express Recruitment are delighted to be supporting an established specialist construction and engineering business with the recruitment of a Tekla Design Engineer on a full-time, permanent basis. The role focuses on producing detailed fabrication and construction drawings for steel-framed and multi-material building projects.

There is a competitive salary up to £50,000, a generous holiday package, private medical insurance and flexitime availability.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in detailing, draughting, or design role.
• Strong working knowledge of Tekla Structures.
• Experience producing detailed drawings for construction, engineering, or manufacturing projects.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Understanding of fabrication, assembly, or construction processes.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Create and develop detailed technical drawings and 3D models for construction and engineering projects.
• Produce fabrication, assembly, and installation drawings in line with project requirements.
• Review design information, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Liaise with internal departments and external stakeholders to ensure accurate project delivery.
• Generate material schedules and supporting production documentation.
• Assist with resolving technical design queries throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure drawings are issued, updated, and controlled in accordance with company procedures.
• Support project teams in meeting programme deadlines and client requirements.

Skills

Detailing & drafting

Reading technical drawings

Project coordination

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Tools

Tekla Structures

CAD software

Job description

Express Recruitment are delighted to be supporting an established specialist construction and engineering business with the recruitment of a Tekla Design Engineer on a full-time, permanent basis.

Our client delivers complex structural projects across the commercial, industrial, and construction sectors. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Tekla Detailer to support the production of detailed fabrication and construction drawings for a range of steel-framed and multi-material building projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced detailer looking to join a forward-thinking organisation offering long-term stability, varied project exposure, and career progression.

There is a competitive salary of up to c£50,000, generous holiday package, private medical insurance and flexitime availability.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience within a detailing, draughting, or design role
• Strong working knowledge of Tekla Structures
• Experience producing detailed drawings for construction, engineering, or manufacturing projects
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
• Understanding of fabrication, assembly, or construction processes
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work effectively as part of a team
• Create and develop detailed technical drawings and 3D models for construction and engineering projects
• Produce fabrication, assembly, and installation drawings in line with project requirements
• Review design information, specifications, and technical documentation
• Liaise with internal departments and external stakeholders to ensure accurate project delivery
• Generate material schedules and supporting production documentation
• Assist with resolving technical design queries throughout the project lifecycle
• Ensure drawings are issued, updated, and controlled in accordance with company procedures
• Support project teams in meeting programme deadlines and client requirements

Job Type and Hours

Full Time , Permanent