Leeds | Permanent | To £55,000 (depending on experience)
Complex steel. Clean models. Real influence.
This isn't volume detailing. It's technical work on structural and architectural steel projects where accuracy, fabrication knowledge, and clash coordination matter from day one.
You'll be producing the models and manufacturing packs that the workshop depends on. If your drawings aren't right, fabrication stops. If your material take-offs are wrong, the project loses money. If you don't catch the design clashes, they show up on site.
High accountability. Technical influence. Proper detailing work.
If that's what you're looking for, keep reading.
What You'll Be Doing
Design Office - Tekla Structures:
* Creating accurate 3D models for structural and architectural steelwork projects
* Producing fabrication drawings, assembly drawings, GA drawings, and bolt lists
* Material take-offs and cutting lists for procurement and fabrication
* Clash detection and coordination across disciplines
* Preparing complete manufacturing packs ready for the workshop
Coordination & Problem Solving:
* Working directly with structural engineers, project managers, and fabrication teams
* Identifying design issues early and resolving them before they reach the shop floor
* Attending design coordination meetings when required
* Ensuring drawings meet project specs, industry standards, and fabrication reality
Leadership & Development:
* Supporting junior detailers with technical guidance
* Contributing to process improvements and best practice
* Helping raise the standard of detailing across the team
The Projects
You'll work on a mix of structural and architectural steel - projects where detailing quality directly influences fabrication efficiency, site installation, and commercial performance.
Diverse work. Technical challenges. Projects you'll actually want to talk about.
What You'll Need
Essential:
* 5+ years as a Tekla Detailer in structural steelwork
* Advanced Tekla Structures proficiency - not just basic modelling, but efficient workflows and best practice
* Strong fabrication knowledge - you understand welding symbols, tolerances, connection design, and what actually happens in the workshop
* Steel sector experience - structural and secondary steelwork, not just one-off architectural features
* Drawing interpretation - you can read engineering drawings and spot issues before they become problems
* Attention to detail - your models are clean, your dimensions are right, and your bolt lists add up
* Deadline management - you know how to prioritize and deliver when projects are moving fast
Desirable:
* Experience mentoring or supervising junior detailers
* BIM workflow knowledge (IFC, DWG, data exchange formats)
* Familiarity with Eurocodes and BS standards
* Understanding of commercial impact (how detailing affects cost, programme, and risk)
What's On Offer
Salary: To £55,000 (depending on experience)
Employment: Permanent, full-time
Location: Leeds (design office-based)
Projects: Diverse structural and architectural steel work
Team: Supportive, experienced, focused on quality
Development: Ongoing training and technical progression
Why This Role Works
If you want:
* To work on quality projects, not just high-volume repetitive detailing
* Technical accountability and real influence on design coordination
* To be part of a team that values accuracy and fabrication knowledge
* Opportunities to mentor and develop others
* Career progression based on technical capability
Then this is worth your time.
About the Business
A growing structural and architectural steelwork business in Leeds, working on projects where detailing quality, fabrication efficiency, and technical coordination define success.
Established team. High standards. Diverse project portfolio.
Forward your cv now and we'll arrange a proper conversation - no automated process, no generic responses. Just a real discussion about the role, the projects, and whether it's the right move for you
Salary description
£50000.00 - £55000.00 per year