Senior Tekla Draughtsman
Career Integrity & Compliance Audit Report
This vacancy has been independently reviewed by the OppaJob Transatlantic Career Intelligence Desk to confirm authentic direct employer recruiting, verify compensation transparency, and eliminate applicant processing fees.
Transatlantic Cost of Living & Purchasing Power Benchmark
Compare US ($) vs UK (£) Salary & Net Take-Home Pay
Calculate tax deductions, living costs, and purchasing power parity across US & UK metros.
Position Overview & Specifications
We are structural steel detailing firm based in Manchester and we have 40 years’ experience in the industry. We work for all the biggest fabricators in the UK and have worked on projects such as Wembley Stadium and The Shard.
We are looking for a senior Tekla draughtsman to join our team.
The minimum requirement is 5 years of experience working on Tekla and a background in the structural steel industry.
Experience running projects is preferable, although if the right candidate is seeking career progression, it is not essential.
Salary will be commensurate with experience, but pension and private health are included, along with 25 days holidays plus bank holidays.
If this job is of interest, please email through your CV and examples of your work.
EU based may will be considered if experience meets our requirements.
Please note – no agencies.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £25,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Salford, M5 3EZ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Tekla: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Salford, M5 3EZ
Reference ID: Tekla Senior Draughtsman
Expected start date: 01/05/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Senior Tekla Draughtsman roles across Oakwood Engineering's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £25,000 - £40,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
Explore Related Opportunities (United Kingdom)
Other high-paying verified positions matching your industry profile.
Principal Data Analytics Specialist
Senior Clinical Diagnostic Radiographer
Senior Site Reliability & Kubernetes Engineer (SRE)
Consultant Acute Care Physician (General Medicine)
Head of Cyber Security & Zero Trust Architecture
Apply for this Position
Receive high-paying General openings directly to your inbox.
