Draftsperson – Structural Steel (Gloucester)

About the role

We are recruiting a Detailer (Draftsperson) to join a growing engineering business that designs, fabricates and installs structural steelwork for infrastructure and industrial projects. Working within an experienced design team, you will produce high‑quality fabrication and installation drawings, manage bills of materials and collaborate with engineering, production, procurement, sales and project management to ensure timely delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Produce detailed fabrication, manufacturing and installation drawings for structural steel projects.
• Create accurate 3D models using Autodesk Inventor or similar CAD software.
• Prepare and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) for manufacturing.
• Ensure designs are practical, cost‑effective and suitable for fabrication and installation.
• Work closely with engineers to develop technical solutions and resolve design queries.
• Liaise with production, procurement, sales and project management teams throughout project delivery.
• Update drawings and engineering documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support multiple projects simultaneously while meeting programme deadlines.
• Ensure drawings comply with company standards and customer requirements.

Required profile

• Experience using a 3D CAD package such as Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks or similar.
• Experience producing engineering or fabrication drawings.
• Previous experience detailing or designing structural steelwork.
• Good understanding of engineering drawings and manufacturing documentation.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage workload across multiple projects.
• Team player with excellent attention to detail.

Required skills

• Autodesk Inventor
• SolidWorks
• 3D CAD modelling
• Bill of Materials (BOM) management