Trainee Truss & Joist EWP Designer
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Position Overview & Specifications
If you have a background in Construction, Engineering and design this could be the job for you. Training can be provided for the right person including software conversion if required.
An opportunity has become available for a Trainee Roof Truss and Joist Designer/Estimator to join our office based team in Stanton.
A&B Timber Engineering Ltd is a busy manufacturer of Roof Trusses and Engineered Joists based in Stanton, near Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. We supply products to building contractors, self-builders and Blue Chip Developers.
This is a full time position working 41.5hrs per week Monday to Friday.
All office equipment will be provided for you to complete your role in the business. Smart casual dress code.
Your role as a designer will be:
· Learning to read and interpreting construction and architect drawings to provide quotations and designs suited to the requirements of the building project.
· Work closely with your colleagues as well as keeping in regular communication with clients, contractors, architects and other key stakeholders to ensure smooth delivery of projects.
· Issue fabrication drawings to the production department for manufacture.
· Provide accurate designs and competitive quotes to generate business and build relationships with customers.
· Using a specialist software to provide designs and quotations.
· A knowledge of MiTek, Wolf, GangNail and Alpine would be an advantage.
You will be capable of working under pressure in order to meet deadlines and will be able to pick up processes quickly and efficiently.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £25,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: EWP Truss and Joists Designer
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 Trainee Truss & Joist EWP Designer roles across A&B Timber Engineering Ltd'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 - £30,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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