Timber Frame Designer

SO Modular Limited, one of Wales's leading and largest Timber Frame/Modular Manufacturers, has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Timber Frame Designer to join our busy design team. You will be working closely with the existing design and production team and reporting to our Design Manager. Duties and responsibilities will include:

• Take ownership of designs.
• Gather information for pre-design all outstanding information to finish design
• Risk assess potential health and safety issues.
• Ability to check drawings completely for accuracy. ·Ensure all designs fully comply with relevant Building Regulations, structural requirements, warranty provider criteria, and industry standards.
• Clarify any uncertainties with the Design Manager.
• Very confident in providing technical assistance to Contracts managers, Site installers, Production and transport staff.
• Accurately design timber frame, roof trusses, joists and cassettes. With potentially progressing to timber modular panels and homes.
• Product development and innovation.
• Ensure all designs are completed in time for agreed manufacture dates.
• Ensure all designs are completed to agreed prices.
• Adhere to Company Policies and Procedures at all times. Essential skills:
• Minimum 5 years CAD designer experience (Preferably in timber frame).
• Fluent user of AutoCAD.
• Good working knowledge of current UK Building Regulations and governing bodies.
• Ability to produce technical drawing information to a high standard.
• Ability to successfully manage projects with minimum supervision.
• Manage workload efficiently and to continual tight deadlines.
• Effective communicator both verbal and written. Desirable skills:
• Relevant architectural based qualification (Degree, HNC or HND).
• Experience with Consultec Framing, Pamir Panels, Pamir Roofs and Joists.
• Good Timber frame, Modular, offsite and/or MMC knowledge.
• Valid UK driving license. What's in it for you?
• We are offering a very competitive salary depending on experience and skills.
• The role is full time and permanent, working 39 hours per week.
• 33 days annual leave (pro rata and inclusive of bank holidays and Christmas shutdown).
• Flexible working hours with core hours from 09:00 – 14:00 each day.
• 4 days every 4 weeks working from home, if preferred.
• Sick pay
• Working in a committed, value driven and positive team environment. Why work for SO Modular? At SO Modular, we are not just designing timber frames, we are shaping the future of low-carbon, precision-built construction. As an award-winning leader in the timber frame and modular sector, we combine sustainable innovation with real-world impact, supplying cutting-edge solutions to major clients across the UK. We are a very sustainable, innovative and quality driven manufacturer, continuously developing our product range. You will join a passionate team where your ideas are valued, your skills developed and your career can grow. With investment in technology, a strong pipeline of projects and a genuine commitment to environmental responsibility, SO Modular is the place to design with purpose and build with pride. We are looking for the right candidate to fit into our existing team, where everyone gives their best and strives to help one another. If you feel your experience and skills meet the criteria we are looking for, we will welcome a covering letter and C.V. from you outlining why you feel you are the ideal candidate for the role. Please note, applications will not be considered from agencies at this stage of the recruitment process.