Job Description

Title:3D Tekla Modeler

Reporting to: Estimating Manager

Salary: Negotiable D.O.E

About the Company

Our client is an innovative company, specialising in the design and delivery of structural steel and timber-steel hybrid projects. Part of one of the most recognised businesses within the industry, they work closely alongside key partners and clients to bring the capabilities of both hybrid and traditional steel superstructures to the mass market, assisting with innovative and sustainable schemes. Supported by our state-of-the-art steel manufacturing facility, we are committed to helping clients cut cost, programme time, and carbon emissions, through innovative hybrid solutions.

Their aim is to bring the exponential capabilities of hybrid structures to the forefront of modern construction. Our robust supply chain has afforded us extensive experience with a vast portfolio of engineered products, including Structural Steelwork, Cross Laminated Timber, Timber Cassette Systems, and Glulam. In-house supply, supported by our advanced manufacturing facility, provides increased efficiency, quality, and assurance to new and existing clients. Their expert team of designers, draughtsman and project managers can offer complete design and build solutions, from concept to completion.

About the Role

They are looking for a 3D Tekla Modeler to work within the estimating team to produce accurate structural models of planned construction projects and to support the development of bids and tenders. The ideal candidate will be responsible for modelling structural steelwork / portal frame schemes. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of one years’ experience as a 3D Tekla Modeler/CAD Technician, preferably with knowledge of structural steel, and will ensure projects are adequately modelled within an effective timeframe to support the delivery of projects. Applicants should be enthusiastic, proactive and have a willingness to develop and learn alongside the growth of the business.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Understand the client’s enquiry documentation to fully ascertain the requirements of the tender to ensure the bid submissions are compliant.
2. Have the ability to read and understand structural engineers’ and architects’ general arrangement drawings, design reports & specifications.
3. Able to use Tekla Structures.
4. Ability to use various other software such as Bluebeam, Trimble Connect, DWG TrueView, Microsoft Office including Word, Publisher and Excel and Adobe InDesign.
5. Produce bid information including material quantity lists, 3D Views, PDF Models and piece counts.
6. Communicate effectively with the Estimating Team and ascertain and assist with any discrepancies, assumptions or queries.
7. Contact the Engineer and/or Client when necessary for additional information regarding any queries.
8. Work to deadlines including the estimating programme, ensuring that models are finished within a specified time.
9. Pay close attention to detail to ensure all work is completed accurately.

Key Skills, Experience & Attributes

• Minimum one years’ experience working with Tekla Structures.
• Strong IT skills, good communication skills and the ability to adapt quickly to new systems.
• A team player with the confidence to seek help from peers. The ability to organise and prioritise workload.
• Friendly and approachable with a professional telephone manner.
• Good understanding and ability to operate Microsoft Office software such as Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to work within allocated time scales to meet the requirements of our clients.
• Work well within a team to achieve targets set by the Bid Manager.
• Ambition to progress their career and desire to understand new methods of construction within the supply chain of B&K Hybrid Solutions.