Tekla Detailer

Job Role: Tekla Detailer

Location: Near Bournemouth

Salary: Up to 50,000

Company Overview

Our client is a family-owned business based on the South Coast. From manufacturing secondary steelwork to executing complex structures for commercial, industrial, agricultural, leisure, they pride themselves on quality, reliability, and rapid response across diverse project scales

As a Tekla Detailer, you'll create highly detailed 3D steel models and drawings using Tekla Structures, delivering precision fabrication data and erection plans that support our fast-paced production cycles.

• Develop detailed structural steel models in Tekla Structures

• Produce fabrication/shop drawings, erection plans, and detailed component documentation

• Generate accurate material lists, bolt schedules, and CNC-compatible outputs (e.g., DSTV, DXF)

• Coordinate closely with engineers, architects, project managers, contractors, and fabrication teams

• Review and interpret architectural and structural engineering drawings to ensure full compliance with project standards

• Conduct drawing checking and revisions, addressing RFIs and ensuring quality control

• Support on-site queries during fabrication and erection processes

• Keep up to date with Tekla software developments, BIM trends, and industry standards

• Tekla Structures - at least 2-3 years' experience in structural steel detailing (UK-based experience is essential)

• Proven ability to read and interpret engineering and architectural drawings

• Strong attention to detail and familiarity with standards such as Eurocode, BS, AISC, AWS

• Familiarity with fabrication practices and erection procedures

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills - capable of collaborating across disciplines

• Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines

• Experience with Tekla Model Sharing and multi-site coordination

• Ability to guide junior detailers or act as a Tekla modeller-detailer hybrid

For further insights into this exciting role, please reach out to our dedicated steel and metalwork specialist Sharon O'Donnell at The Highfield Company.