Tekla Detailer​/Project Engineer

Overview

Tekla Detailer - Progression to Project Engineer / Project Manager

Location:

Worcestershire (commutable to Worcester)

Salary:
Up to £50,000 (DOE)

Our client is a well-established, family-owned structural steel business based in Worcestershire. With capabilities ranging from secondary steelwork through to complex structural frames, they deliver projects across commercial, industrial, agricultural and leisure sectors.

Known for their hands-on leadership, fast decision-making and quality-driven culture, the business offers a stable environment where individuals are trusted, developed, and given real responsibility as they grow.

This is a development-focused opportunity for an experienced Tekla Detailer who wants to move beyond pure detailing and progress into a Project Engineer or Project Manager role over time.

Initially, you will play a key role in the detailing and technical delivery of structural steel projects. As your understanding of project flow, commercial drivers and site coordination develops, you'll take on increasing responsibility across engineering coordination, programme management, client liaison and project delivery.

This role suits someone who wants to be involved in the full life cycle of a steel project, not just behind the screen.

• Tekla & Technical Delivery (Initial Focus)
• Produce detailed 3D structural steel models using Tekla Structures
• Generate fabrication/shop drawings, erection plans and component details
• Produce accurate material take-offs, bolt lists and CNC outputs (DSTV, DXF)
• Interpret architectural and structural engineering drawings to ensure technical compliance
• Carry out drawing checks, revisions and RFI responses
• Support fabrication and site teams with technical queries during manufacture and erection
• Project Engineering & Management Development
• Work closely with Project Managers to understand programme, sequencing and logistics
• Coordinate with engineers, architects, contractors and internal departments
• Assist with design coordination, connection strategy and buildability reviews
• Gradually take ownership of small to medium-sized projects or defined work packages
• Participate in site visits, progress meetings and client discussions
• Contribute to continuous improvement of detailing, engineering and delivery processes

• 2-3+ years' Tekla Structures experience in UK structural steel detailing
• Strong ability to read and interpret structural and architectural drawings
• Solid understanding of fabrication and erection practices
• Familiarity with relevant standards (Eurocodes, BS - AISC/AWS beneficial)
• High attention to detail with a practical, problem-solving mindset
• Confident communicator, able to work across technical and non-technical teams
• Organised and capable of managing multiple deadlines

• Ambition to progress into Project Engineering / Project Management
• Experience with Tekla Model Sharing or collaborative BIM environments
• Exposure to site coordination, client interaction or project-based roles
• Ability to mentor junior detailers or act as a senior technical reference
• Commercial awareness and interest in project delivery beyond detailing

• Clear career progression pathway beyond detailing
• Direct access to senior management in a family-run business
• Broad project exposure from design through to site
• Long-term stability with genuine development, not empty promises

For further insight into this opportunity, please contact Sharon O'Donnell, Structural Steel & Metalwork Specialist at The Highfield Company