Timber Frame Designer

Timber Frame Designer – Join Our Growing Team at Taylor Wimpey plc

Overview

We’re looking for a talented Timber Frame Designer to play a key role in delivering high‑quality, accurate and timely design information for manufacturing and construction. This is a fantastic opportunity to be at the heart of our timber frame operations, using cutting‑edge Autodesk software and our specialist timber frame system.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Producing precise and complete design outputs for internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Creating manufacturing and construction information aligned with our Group house type standards and site‑specific engineering proposals.
• Driving the design process that fuels our timber frame factory – your work will be the engine behind production.
• Communicating clearly through models and design sheets to ensure smooth collaboration across departments.

Primary Responsibilities

• Supplying accurate design data to the scheduling team to support efficient planning.
• Managing multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high standards.
• Ensuring all projects meet or exceed design production timelines.
• Collaborating closely with colleagues to achieve departmental goals.
• Interpreting externally supplied architectural and engineering information correctly as the foundation for your designs.
• Applying structural engineering data with precision to ensure compliance and build integrity.
• Design timber frame components including panels, joists and roof trusses where applicable.
• Ensuring all designs meet NHBC warranty requirements.
• Reviewing outputs to confirm alignment with architectural and structural layouts and securing client approvals.
• Resolving technical and architectural queries promptly to maintain project momentum.
• Maintaining complete and organised design records for each project.
• Adhering to company QA procedures and contributing to continuous improvement.
• Demonstrating a keen eye for detail and the ability to follow direction effectively.
• Producing cutting lists, schedules and design drawings for both manufacturing and site use.

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience in detailing a full range of timber‑framed structures.
• A working knowledge of current Building Regulations and NHBC standards.
• At least 2 years of practical experience using Revit or AutoCAD in a design environment.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work to deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• A proactive mindset and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Understanding of CDM Regulations, company Health & Safety policies and collaboration within a team.

Benefits

At Taylor Wimpey we offer industry‑leading professional training and development, a quality pension scheme, company funded life insurance and private healthcare, access to a rewarding retail discount programme and the opportunity to tailor your benefit package. We also provide discounted house purchase scheme, car leasing scheme and share plans, and options such as buying extra annual leave or adding dependants to your benefit cover.

Inclusivity Statement

As a proud Disability Confident Employer, Taylor Wimpey is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively collaborate with individuals who have disabilities and long‑term health conditions, ensuring barriers are eliminated when it comes to employment opportunities. In line with our commitment, we guarantee an interview to applicants who declare to us during the application process that they have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Internal Applicants

Please inform your line manager if you wish to apply for this role.

How to Apply

Visit our Careers page and submit your resume and cover letter. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Taylor Wimpey plc by 2x.