Tekla Draughtsperson-checker

**JOB DESCRIPTION**

**Tekla Draughtsperson-Checker**

**Role Overview**

As a Tekla Draughtsperson-Checker you will be responsible for managing &, detailing of both Structural Steel and Secondary Steel projects from project tender to site installation and project completion. This consists of Producing GA’s - preliminary status to construction status, connecting of model in line with connection design and design codes.

In this role, you will be reporting the Tekla Draughtsman and Structures Department Manager.

**Our Core Values**

At Meldrum, we place real importance on recruiting the right person for the right role. Our Core Values govern the culture and behaviours we expect all of our employees to personify.

Integrity

Being honest and having strong consistent moral and ethical standards combined with mutually beneficial colleague relationships in order to drive positive behaviour and culture. Respect and trusting in each other’s ability do our job well, being accountable for our own actions and therefore being part of a successful team.

Pride & passion

Placing a high importance on the value of the positive contribution each of us makes to the Organisation and the strength of commitment to do so.

Quality

Providing a level of service in line with our Quality, Environment Management Safety System (QEMS) and Best Practice.

Innovation

New methods of working which drives efficient behaviours and Continuous Improvement.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Responsible for the quality, accuracy and timely delivery of all engineering and detailing functions associated with any projects undertaken by the business to ensure contractual obligations are met and the products are manufactured in accordance with the customer’s expectations.
- Responsible for producing/ issuing GAs, RFIs, Drawing Issue Sheets (Preliminary Issue to Construction Issue to As Built Issue status for approvals and comments. These are to be issued to the Design or Contracts Manager for issuing to the client. The Tekla Draughtsperson may be required to issue the above directly to the client as part of the approval process.
- In agreed coordination with the Senior Design Manager, you will be responsible for recording receipt of Project drawings via drawing received registers and saved correctly on the server ensuring the correct most up to date drawing revisions are always being used. This includes monitoring, uploading, and downloading on systems such as 4 projects etc.
- Responsible for reviewing and Issuing Full Fabrication Packages to Production Department in-line with company standards and procedures.
- Responsible to be detailing to relevant design codes, practices and building regulation requirements.
- Responsible for reviewing and Issuing Full Erection Packages including drawings, load lists

and bolts lists.
- Develop the engineering function together with the training of all technical staff in line with the Business’ requirements and marketing strategy.
- Maintain and update engineering practices in accordance with latest industry practices, codes of practice and statutory requirements.
- Ensure all the necessary processes and systems are in place and maintained to enable the management of the technical processes from receipt of client order through to completion of installation.
- Monitor duties and activities of all engineering staff to ensure the expectations and requirements of the business are achieved and implement and manage disciplinary proceedings in accordance with the Company’s Disciplinary Policy.
- Represent the engineering function during meetings, whether internal or external.
- Support the project requirements in terms of assisting and supporting the management team technically, including the allocation and management of enough competent engineering
- resources to ensure contractual obligations are met.
- Attend internal tender reviews to support and advise the estimating department when pricing the engineering activities associated with any enquiry, including carrying out technical reviews of enquiry documentation and assisting in any value engineering activities. This includes the formulation of models and lists on Tekla for larger contracts for the estimating department to compile an accurate take off.
- Manage and monitor the department budget and project allowances to ensure that the commercial and financial expectations associated with the various engineering functions are realised. Improvements are to be proposed within monthly reports.
- Professionally represent the company at various forums, functions, and committees and conduct audience type presentations where necessary.
- Implement and regularly monitor the timely production of the engineering details and regularly maintain a departmental labour loading plan for regular management review.
- Ensure that the Company Policies for Health and Safety, Quality and Environment are implemented and where necessary have or obtain knowledge of various statutor