An opportunity has arisen for a Tekla Detailer to join the Fabrications team, a Galliford Try business. As a Tekla Design Engineer, you will be responsible for generating 3D steelwork models, preparing calculations and generating fabrication shop issue drawings. You will be working in Common Data Environments, coordinating with project managers, engineers, and design teams.
* Consult with the Project Management team as to the 'constructability' of the items.
* Provide design input at the outline, optioneering and detailed design stage of the project including working within the Common Data environment.
* Support the digitisation of the Fabs business by developing software and looking at new technologies and software.
* Present structural analysis for checking by a structural engineer.
* Occasional site visits for field measurements.
* Use Tekla and AutoCAD to develop layout, drawings, and designs that meet expectations and specifications.
* Review and interpret structural and architectural plans from the contractor to provide detailed shop.
* Manage and maintain file structure for assigned projects.
* Review designs against client specifications.
* Perform CAD Drawings in a manner which adheres to accepted engineering practices and standards as well as company values.
* 2-D Drawing editing. (Editing and cleaning 2-D Drawings in Cad and Tekla).
* Apply 2D and 3D CAD skills in the creation, conveying or extraction of information related to the project work.
* Generate complete submittal packages for approval and for fabrication.
* Generate an accurate, well-organized model and generate shop drawings.
An industry applicable ONC/HNC/B.Eng or NVQ equivalent
* Working knowledge of Microsoft packages
* Knowledge in basic drafting standards and principles
* Ability to prioritise a varied workload and demonstrate good time management to comply with deadlines.
* Strong interpersonal, communication skills and a clear understanding of the English language in both Oral and Written form
* The ability to pay close attention to detail, precision, and accuracy.
* Able to work in a busy environment under pressure.
* Excellent communication skills (email/phone/face to face).
With an impressive order book of over £3.8 billion we are one of the industry's leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK's most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment. With an ambitious strategy, we're poised for further growth and success, so if you're committed, talented and enthusiastic, Galliford Try is the right place for you.
We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people, through our 'Be Well' programme which offers discounts on certain products, advice and support for a range of issues. We invest in high-quality training for employees of all levels, from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative, individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential. Our industry is all about creating talented teams that excel in their areas of expertise. As an employer, we know you are most motivated to give your best when you feel valued and engaged. Our Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when, where and how you work. Where appropriate, site and office-based employees can take advantage of a wide variety of working practices, offering different amounts of structure, regularity and flexibility to suit your needs as well as those of your wider team., Our purpose is to improve people's lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need, providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress, working with our supply chain to promote the very best working practice and caring for the environment in which we work. We do this by holding true to our values, delivering excellence for our clients and the community, being passionate about our role in providing vital services, putting integrity at the heart of our business by doing the right thing, and collaborating with our clients, supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long-term value.
We put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a comprehensive range of attractive options to help support your career on top of a competitive salary.
* Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays
* A wide range of corporate discounts
* Cycle to Work schemes
* Comprehensive pension plan
* Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme
* Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it
* Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role