Job Description

Hawkins Steel Ltd (part of Hawkins Group of Companies Ltd) provide a complete range of fabrication services to a multitude of clientele offering bespoke fabrication solutions no matter the size, shape or complexity. Experience and understanding of general construction, steelwork design, processes and finishes, varies greatly from client to client. As such, Hawkins Steel offers a level of support to match their appropriate experience, ensuring that all expectations are surpassed and projects run smoothly. The in-house drawing office provides 3D modelling, general arrangement drawings, rendered images, fabrication drawings and can arrange site visits to confirm all site dimensions and levels.

Everyone at Hawkins is committed, hardworking and passionate about what they do. Hawkins strives to provide a positive and fun working environment that focuses on comfort, collaboration and creativity to promote problem solving, effectiveness and success. Hawkins invests in staff training and development and embraces continuous improvement. Hawkins strives to and enhance staff engagement, job satisfaction and wellbeing.

About the job

The main purpose of this role to produce clear and accurate drawings in Tekla Structures in accordance with the customer requirements. The Tekla Detailer will collaborate closely with engineers, project managers, and fabrication teams to ensure accurate and timely delivery of high-quality detailing outputs.

Reporting to

Drawing Office Manager

Location

Unit 9a, Thorpe Way, Banbury, OX16 4SP - Hawkins 3 and site locations

Job type

Full-time, permanent

Key Responsibilities

To create high-quality detailed technical drawings and 3D models of structural elements based on designs supplied by architects and clients and modifications to existing drawings. To provide excellent technical support and drawing office service to Hawkins Steel Ltd. To ensure drawings are compliant with appropriate Regulations and Building Standards. To manage workload efficiently, ensuring that all required information is available to undertake the brief during the allocated time. Any other duties as required by the Drawing Office Manager.

Duties and Tasks

To liaise with architects, engineers and clients to understand their design requirements and provide technical advice to construction teams. To generate high quality detailed fabrication and erection drawings, including plans, sections, and connection details. To produce bills of materials (BOM), CNC data, and reports directly from the Tekla model. To ensure that Regulations and Building Standards are consistently checked and applied. To apply knowledge of materials and engineering principles to check feasibility of manufacture and construction of the product. To coordinate with engineers, CM's and fabricators to resolve detailing issues and queries. To conduct site visits and surveys when required. To ensure that all required documents and drawings are up to date, saved and stored in line with the Company's procedure. To present working drawings for use in all stages of the project, tender, manufacture/construction and installation. To assist in implementing company drafting standards and best practices. To work with the Contract Managers and other key stakeholders to ensure that drawings are produced within the project deadlines.

Person specification

To be successful in this role, you will be energetic and resourceful, able to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment, whilst demonstrating:

Steel detailing experience and proficiency in Tekla Structures software Ability to read and interpret engineering and architectural drawings Experience in creating shop and erection drawings for structural and miscellaneous steel Good knowledge of Building Standards 3D modelling experience Experience of using AutoCAD Ability to produce GA's assembly and part drawings Ability to raise and interpret RFI's Excellent attention to detail, able to work accurately at pace Strong communication skills Ability to plan and prioritise workloads Proven ability in problem solving Travel will be required as part of the role and therefore it is advantageous you hold a full UK driving license.
You will also have three to five years' experience of working as a steel detailing technician or similar role.

What you'll get in return

Great team morale and company culture Training and development opportunities Competitive salary 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays Flexible pension scheme Discretionary Bonus Socials and team activities Long Service Award Death in Service (subject to qualifying service)
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Experience:

Tekla Structures: 5 years (preferred) Steel detailing: 5 years (preferred) Building Standards: 5 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred)
Location:

Banbury (required)
Application deadline: 14/07/2025