Timber Frame Designer | Leading Developer | East Midlands | £45k (DOE)

The Successful candidate will be providing accurate, complete and timely required manufacturing & construction information for the issue to all internal and external recipients. Working closely with the lead designers and head of technical to achieve targets.

Primary Responsibilities

·        Support the design, production and site teams with any design and technical queries.

·        Work with external design teams to ensure work is delivered and checked on time.

·        Provide specialist technical design information to the planning team.

·        Work on 1 – 2 projects simultaneously

·        Ensure all live projects in the department are in line or ahead of the program.

·        Work with and assist the design team in achieving departmental goals.

·        To report software issues to provider and ensure progress is being made on fixes

·        The correct interpretation of externally supplied information as the basis for the design.

·        The accurate application of supplied Structural Engineering information.

·        The accurate design of panels, joists and roof trusses where applicable

·        The correct application of NHBC / Zurich warranty requirements

·        Check outputs to ensure compliance with architectural and structural layouts and successful client approval.

·        The timely resolution of technical and Architectural queries to the progress design

·        The maintenance of complete project design records

·        Compliance with company QA procedures

·        You will be able to follow direction well and demonstrate a good eye to detail.

·        Completion of cutting lists, schedules and design drawings for manufacture and site

Experience, Qualifications & Technical Requirements

·        Must have at least 5 years timber frame experience with a competent knowledge of wall, floor, roof and steel design

·        Experience in detailing a full range of timber-framed structures.

·        A working knowledge of Building Regulations, Parts A, B, E, K, L & M

·        A basic understanding of structural loadings and behaviors

·        Must be competent in math, trigonometry and geometry to GCSE level.

·        A working knowledge of Robust Detail Ltd certification scheme

·        A working knowledge of NHBC and Zurich Warranty scheme requirements.

·        Have at least 5 years practical experience working on Revit or AutoCAD.

·        An understanding of the demands applicable to Construction and Design Management regulations and Company Health and Safety policy

·        Required to work within a team with an emphasis on achieving high standards and compliance with the program

·        Required to clearly and effectively communicate at all levels both internally and externally in all mediums.

·        Exhibit determination to complete tasks and have a positive approach to cope with new challenges.

·        Should be self-motivated with an attention to detail whilst demonstrating the ability to work under pressure.

·        Required to provide a high level of service to internal and external customers. Should be able to engage in close working relationships with all disciplines

In return:

·        Up to £45,000

·        Healthcare

·        Pensions

·        2 days WFH