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Structural Steel Draughtsman
Location: Bristol
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent
About the Company
An established structural steel specialist is looking to appoint an experienced Structural Steel Draughtsman to join its technical team in Bristol.
The business delivers structural steelwork solutions across a diverse range of projects, working with clients, engineers, and contractors to deliver high-quality steelwork from initial design through to fabrication and installation.
With a strong pipeline of projects and a growing workload, this is an excellent opportunity for a draughtsman looking to develop their career within a specialist structural steel environment.
The Role
As a Structural Steel Draughtsman, you will be responsible for producing accurate and detailed fabrication and general arrangement drawings for structural steelwork projects.
Working closely with engineers, estimators, project managers, fabricators, and site teams, you will take projects from design through to fabrication, ensuring drawings are produced accurately, efficiently, and in line with project specifications.
The role will suit an experienced structural steel draughtsman who is confident working from engineering information and understands the practical requirements of steel fabrication and erection.
Key Responsibilities
- Produce detailed fabrication and general arrangement drawings for structural steelwork projects.
- Prepare accurate 3D models and 2D drawings from engineering and architectural information.
- Develop steelwork details suitable for fabrication and installation.
- Interpret structural engineering drawings, specifications, and project documentation.
- Liaise with engineers, project managers, estimators, fabricators, and site teams.
- Incorporate design changes and revisions into drawings and models.
- Produce fabrication drawings, assembly drawings, and associated details.
- Ensure drawings comply with relevant project specifications, standards, and client requirements.
- Carry out drawing checks to ensure accuracy and consistency.
- Manage drawing revisions and maintain accurate document control.
- Work to project programmes and agreed deadlines.
- Assist with resolving technical and detailing queries throughout the project lifecycle.
- Support the wider technical team with project requirements as necessary.
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Essential Requirements
- Previous experience working as a Draughtsman within structural steelwork.
- Strong understanding of structural steel fabrication and erection processes.
- Ability to read and interpret structural engineering and architectural drawings.
- Experience producing detailed fabrication and general arrangement drawings.
- Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach.
- Good understanding of steelwork connections, members, and detailing principles.
- Ability to work to tight project deadlines.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Good understanding of Microsoft Office.
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Desirable Requirements
- Experience using Tekla Structures.
- Previous experience detailing commercial, industrial, or complex structural steel projects.
- Knowledge of relevant British and European steelwork standards.
- Experience working with BIM and 3D modelling environments.
- Understanding of fabrication and CNC requirements.
- Experience liaising directly with engineers, clients, or contractors.
- Relevant technical or engineering qualification.
Personal Attributes
- Highly accurate with excellent attention to detail.
- Technically minded and confident interpreting engineering information.
- Organised and able to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Commercially aware with a practical understanding of fabrication.
- Self-motivated and able to work independently.
- Strong team player with a collaborative approach.
- Confident communicating with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Able to identify and resolve technical issues proactively.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
- Permanent, full-time position.
- Opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of structural steel projects.
- Career progression within an established specialist business.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- Supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Opportunity to develop your technical expertise across the full project lifecycle.
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