At a Glance
- Tasks: Create accurate 3D models and fabrication drawings for structural and architectural steel projects.
- Company: Join a supportive team focused on quality and technical excellence in Leeds.
- Benefits: Competitive salary up to £55,000, ongoing training, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities to mentor junior detailers and improve processes.
- Why this job: Make a real impact with your detailing skills on diverse and challenging projects.
- Qualifications: 5+ years as a Tekla Detailer with advanced Tekla Structures proficiency.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 55000 £ per year.
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.
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.
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
Senior Tekla Detailer in Dewsbury employer: Ion-Tec Limited
As a Senior Tekla Detailer in Leeds, you'll join a supportive and experienced team dedicated to quality and technical excellence in structural and architectural steel projects. The company offers a competitive salary of up to £55,000, ongoing training, and opportunities for professional growth, ensuring that your skills are continually developed in a dynamic work environment. With a focus on meaningful projects and high accountability, this role provides the chance to make a real impact from day one.
