Design Technician
Join us on our ambitious journey
The offsite manufacturing industry in the UK is robust and growing. Over the last 50 years, we’ve build over 150,000 homes, 300 hotels and many schools and medical facilities. We’re growing and we need Design Technicians across the UK, to help us grow further.
We value our people, so you can expect a company that is supportive and encouraging, we make you feel welcome, looked after, secure.
We invest in our people so you can benefit from training and support as you learn and develop your skills. You’ll have your own learning path, a way to learn new skills grow and flourish on an ongoing basis. This also ensures you’re ready for the next step when it comes along.
We reward our people, and you’ll have good benefits, a competitive salary, bonus scheme, ongoing development , and an opportunity to develop your career with the UK’s leading timber frame manufacturer.
You’ll have 30 days holiday per year, pension, sick pay, life assurance and inclusion in our Flexible Benefits programme, that includes cycle to work scheme, gym membership, dental insurance and dine out discounts as well as access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
A bit about the role
Our Design Technicians are core to the operation of our business. A key member of our team, reporting to the Senior Design Technician, you’ll be responsible for designing timber frame superstructures for homes and buildings use architectural designs, specifications, and structural engineering guidance.
You’ll ensure accuracy of approved drawings, production designs for building components including walls, floors, and roofs. You’ll develop bills of materials for structural and joinery components, steel fabrication, ensuring each design meets standards for programme compliance, quality, budget, heal, and safety. You’ll be proactive in offering solutions to value engineer for our customers, working as part of a team to delivery great customer communication.
Your skills
We’ll train you with your own growth plan so you’re ready for the next steps in your career.
If you have a passion for design, are happy to work on your own and as part of a team, you get on well with other people and are good at finding solutions, this could be the role for you.
You’ll also have excellent organisation skills, you can plan your working week, manage time, information, and reporting.
You’ll need a good working knowledge of Consultec software (or HSB CAD, Mitek Wood Engine, Wolf Horizon) and AutoCAD. You have experience within the construction industry and ideally a knowledge of timber frame design.
Our culture is friendly, open, and welcoming, so if that working environment sounds good, please get in touch.
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