Timber Frame Designer

                                            
An opportunity has arisen to work at our oak framing construction site based in Malmesbury, Wiltshire. At Made in Oak we design and make traditional oak frames and structures for commercial projects and private homes and gardens
 
Job type:
Full-time – 8am-5pm, Monday to Friday
Permanent (subject to passing a 3-month probation period)
 
Due to expansion Made in Oak are looking for an individual with an understanding of oak timber framing who is keen to apply their knowledge to create detailed CAD drawings and machine control files from supplied architects’ plans and in-house designs.
 
Job description:

• Operating timber framing software to generate three-dimensional computer models and machine control files for structural timber frames
• Liaising with clients and staff to evolve concept drawings to produce final designs for frame fabrication
• Working with the team, you must be able to manage multiple projects of a bespoke nature
• Communicating with architects, engineers, other designers, site operatives and clients during the process of timber frame design through to construction
• Using company systems to keep records of all discussions and drawings and documents/drawings received/issued
• Working to deadlines to meet production schedules.

 
Person must be/have:

• We need a well organised individual with an eye for detail.
• We would ideally be looking for experience, or a keen interest, in at least one of the following areas:-         

     -  Practical traditional timber framing experience
     -  3D CAD design experience – ideally Dietrich’s software and Sketchup
     -  Construction – especially timber construction

• Flexible, reliable, and keen to work as part of a team
• Ability to work on own initiative, with minimal supervision
• Good work ethic and attitude
• Able to contact customers with regards to both design and drawing enquiries
• Rigorous attention to detail and quality
• Able to prioritise actions in order of importance
• You must be eligible to work in the UK

 
Salary: £30,000-£35,000 per year
Deadline: Please apply by midnight on 24th October 2022
 
To have a discussion regarding this opportunity, please email an updated CV to [email protected] or call our office on (01666) 822234 for more information

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