Please only apply for this role if you have experience using Tekla Structures.

A well-established steel fabrication business based in Dewsbury is seeking a skilled CAD Technician to join its growing team.

This opportunity is paying up to £50,000 annually + benefits! The role is ideally suited to a strong Tekla Detailer with solid experience in structural and secondary steelwork.

The successful candidate will be responsible for producing high-quality Tekla models along with detailed fabrication and erection drawings, working closely with clients, the internal design team, and the shop floor to support successful project delivery.

The level of responsibility, autonomy, and project ownership will be aligned with the individual's experience.

Salary and Benefits of the CAD Technician

• Competitive salary: £40,000 - £50,000 (dependent on experience)


• Company Pension Scheme (6% Employer Contribution)


• Company-funded Healthcare Cashback Plan


• 25 days holiday (increasing to 28 days with service) plus 8 Bank Holidays


• Death in Service Protection (1x Annual Salary)


• 1:30pm finish every Friday

The Role of CAD Technician

The CAD Technician will play a key role in delivering accurate and buildable models for structural and secondary steelwork projects across a range of sectors.

They will ensure that drawings and models meet client specifications, industry standards, and internal quality expectations.

Responsibilities:

• Create and develop accurate Tekla Structures models for fabricated steel and secondary steelwork


• Produce fabrication, erection, and general arrangement drawings in line with project requirements


• Generate material take-offs, CAM data, and CNC export files where required


• Liaise with production teams, site teams, engineers, and architects to ensure designs are practical and buildable


• Ensure all models and deliverables meet client specifications and quality standards


• Support project delivery by meeting agreed deadlines and communicating progress effectively


• Execute assigned modelling and drafting tasks accurately and efficiently


• Identify drawing issues or missing information and escalate appropriately


• Apply company standards and detailing practices consistently


• Support the design team on more complex modelling tasks


• Assist in troubleshooting routine modelling challenges

Essential Requirements of the CAD Technician

• Proven experience using Tekla Structures within a structural steel/steelwork environment


• Strong understanding of UK steel fabrication, connection detailing, and erection principles


• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively with engineers, fabricators, site teams, and clients


• High attention to detail and commitment to quality


• Ability to manage workload independently and meet project deadlines


• Proactive approach to problem-solving


• Full UK driving licence

How to Apply

To apply for the role of CAD Technician, please submit your CV direct for review or reach out to Georgie Ireland at E3 Recruitment.