Job Description
Title: Tekla Detailer/Draughtsperson
Reporting to: Drawing Office Managers
Salary: Negotiable D.O.E.
About B&K Hybrid Solutions
B&K Hybrid Solutions is an innovative company, specialising in the design and delivery of structural steel and timber-steel hybrid projects. Part of one of the most recognised businesses within the industry, Bowmer and Kirkland, BKHS work closely alongside key partners and clients to bring the capabilities of both hybrid and traditional steel superstructures to the mass market, assisting with innovative and sustainable schemes. Supported by our state-of-the-art steel manufacturing facility, we are committed to helping clients cut cost, programme time, and carbon emissions, through innovative hybrid solutions.
BKHS’ aim is to bring the exponential capabilities of hybrid structures to the forefront of modern construction. Our robust supply chain has afforded us extensive experience with a vast portfolio of engineered products, including Structural Steelwork, Cross Laminated Timber, Timber Cassette Systems, and Glulam. In-house supply, supported by our advanced manufacturing facility, provides increased efficiency, quality, and assurance to new and existing clients. Our expert team of designers, draughtsman and project managers can offer complete design and build solutions, from concept to completion.
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced draughtsperson to join our Drawing Office team to actively work on hybrid steel and timber projects, commercial & industrial construction projects, design & build portal frames and multi-story/complex structures. As a detailer you will be part of the project team working closely with the Contracts team & project engineer, reporting to the Drawing Office Manager.
Key responsibilities
· Produce accurate 3D models, fabrication drawings, GA drawings, and erection drawings using Tekla Structures
· Detail heavy structural steelwork and portal framed buildings to a high standard
· Interpret engineering and architectural drawings and specifications
· Coordinate with engineers, project managers, fabrication teams, and site personnel
· Prepare material lists, NC files, and drawing issue packages
· Ensure all detailing work complies with project specifications, industry standards, and company procedures
· Resolve technical detailing issues efficiently and proactively
· Attend internal and external project coordination meetings where required
· Assist in maintaining project schedules and delivery deadlines
Essential Requirements
· Minimum 5 years’ experience detailing heavy structural steelwork and portal framed buildings
· Minimum 5 years’ experience using Tekla Structures
· Strong understanding of structural steel fabrication and erection processes
· Ability to read and interpret structural and architectural drawings
Excellent knowledge of steelwork connections, fabrication methods, and industry standards
· High level of accuracy and attention to detail
· Strong communication and organisational skills
· Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Key Skills, Experience & Attributes
· Minimum 5 years’ experience using Tekla Structures (3D)
· Experience within the Structural Steel industry and general detailing practices is required
· Experience working on industrial and commercial steelwork projects
· Knowledge of BIM workflows and coordination
· Familiarity with CNC fabrication output data
· Experience liaising directly with fabrication workshop and site team
· Thorough knowledge and practical application of “Green Book” steelwork connections
· High attention to detail and accuracy at all times
· Experience of detailing timber glulam and CLT would be an advantage but not fundamental to the role, training can be provided
· Experience using AutoCAD (2D) is desired but not fundamental to the role
· Good understanding and ability to operate Microsoft office software (Word/Excel/Outlook)
· Ability to work to programmes whilst maintaining a confident approach to working under pressure
· Good communication skills, you will be liaising with the project team, in-house design engineers, consultant engineers and architects. Able to communicate effectively with clients and key stakeholders to ensure all relevant details are indicated.
· Good punctuality, pro-active approach, and good presentation skills
· Ambition to progress their career to understand new methods of construction within the supply chain of B&K Hybrid Solutions
Key Duties
· Using Tekla Structures to produce a 3d fabrication model from engineer’s design calculations, plus engineers and architects’ arrangement drawings
· Adding connections as detailed in the engineers’ calculations
· Produce and manage the distribution of general arrangement drawings from preliminary to as built status
· Producing information packs for fabrication including assembly drawings, CAM data and material lists
· Raise and manage technical queries, ensuring all project requirements are fulfilled
· Produce lotting and phasing plans
· Create marking plans, siteworks (As Required) to suit programme requirements
· Ensure the Drawing Office project documents are kept up to date (drawing register, RFI tracker)
· To aid the project QS and/or Contracts Coordinator with variations as and when required
· Read and understand structural engineers’ and architect’s general arrangement drawings, design reports & specifications
· Engage with the project sub-contractors to obtain key project information (Client, Architect and Engineers)
· Work both on your own and at times within a small team on larger projects
· Develop/maintain a good understanding of detailing structural steelwork
· Attend meetings with external design teams
· Develop/Maintain an understanding of the current regulations and codes
BKHS are an equal opportunities employer. We are a disability confident employer and actively encourage applicants who are covered under the equality act to apply. Please contact [email protected] in advance of an interview to discuss any adjustments that are required in order to support you in the process.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £1.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
