Job Title: Senior Tekla Draughtsman / Aspiring Technical Manager

Location: Full-time, in-office (no remote or hybrid options)
Vacancies: 2 new positions (expansion due to increasing workload)
Salary: £60,000 depending on experience
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Work Authorisation: Must have right to work in the UK
Work Location: In person

Overview:

We are supporting a leading and long-established architectural and structural steel fabricator with over 40 years in the industry. Known for delivering high-volume, bespoke architectural steelwork projects—including staircases, balconies, and balustrades—this company partners with top-tier UK developers and is now expanding its technical team due to ongoing growth.

This opportunity is ideal for Senior Tekla Draughtsmen ready to progress into a Technical Manager role. The position focuses on managing the technical delivery of large-scale steelwork packages, instructing and checking the work of draughtsmen, and acting as the technical lead for projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage technical delivery of architectural metalwork projects

• Coordinate with Contract Managers, architects, and engineers to ensure design compliance

• Take ownership of project breakdown using M-numbers (e.g. M1 = balcony in location X)

• Oversee draughting workflows including IFC, NGAs, and Working Drawings phases

• Review and check draughtsmen outputs for accuracy, clarity, and compliance

• Interpret and coordinate architectural and engineering drawings

• Provide instructions and technical guidance to draughtsmen based on client and design team feedback

• Ensure documentation, models, and records are properly maintained

• Ensure projects are delivered within deadlines and in line with quality and safety standards

• Provide leadership to junior team members while promoting collaboration

• Join internal and external meetings to discuss technical coordination

• Participate in resolving any design or technical issues with external stakeholders

• Maintain strong awareness of industry regulations and standards

Candidate Requirements:

• 7+ years of experience using Tekla within the architectural or structural steel industry

• Excellent proficiency in Tekla Structures and relevant inspection and drawing tools

• Sound understanding of structural engineering principles and project workflows

• Strong attention to detail and ability to clearly translate complex technical information

• Proven experience in coordinating with multidisciplinary teams

• Experience in reviewing and issuing feedback on draughtsmen’s work

• Strong communication, leadership, and team management skills

• Capable of working independently and proactively in a fast-paced environment

• Flexible to work overtime as needed to meet project deadlines

• Experience using IFC models and collaborating with external design teams

• High level of time management, organisation, and reliability

• UK-based and eligible to work full-time in the UK

Interview Process:

1. Initial Phone Interview – with the Technical Lead

2. In-Person Interview – with Technical Lead and an existing Technical Manager

3. Final Interview – with Ops Director and company leadership