Overview

We have a permanent vacancy for a Engineered Timber Designer based at our Cardiff Timber Branch in Taffs Wells.

The successful applicant will be responsible for preparing designs for the construction industry, including structural floors, roof trusses and timber frame designs using bespoke computer aided design software.

Who are Robert Price?

Robert Price Builders’ Merchants Ltd is a family run independent business, with head office in Abergavenny. Founded in 1847, we are a substantial local employer, with the developments and progressions of a modern SME, and the grounding and values of a traditional family run business. We are the largest independent builders’ merchant in South East Wales.

What is a builders’ merchant?

A builders’ merchant is a company which supplies materials to the construction sector.

Up to 85% of the built environment you see around you is supplied by Britain’s builders’ merchants. Merchants and the supply chain are crucial to the construction industry which contributes over £40 billion to the UK economy each year. A career in this essential commercial sector can be challenging, varied and rewarding.

Key responsibilities

• Previous experience of CAD based design.
• An understanding of construction materials and construction practice.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings.
• A working knowledge of current relevant Building Regulations.
• The ability to work reliably without supervision and use initiative.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills, enabling you to deal effectively with different customers and their commercial and technical requirements, orders and lead times.
• The ability to promote and sell your designs and demonstrate commercially based design concepts.
• The ability to manage customer orders and bulk order call-offs.
• Experience in the use of floor or roof truss design software.
• Knowledge and understanding of the make up of floor structures.
• An understanding of spatial requirements for related structures (e.g. stairs, SVPs, lifts, etc).

Benefits

• Death-in-service coverage at 3x your basic salary.
• Competitive salary negotiable according to experience.
• NEST pension.
• 30 days annual leave per year including bank holidays.
• Staff discount after 6 months service.

Essential skills & experience

• CAD Experience.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Be discreet and trustworthy.
• To be courteous and enthusiastic.
• Act with initiative.
• Be committed to serving the Company.
• Promote a positive and professional image of the company at all times.

Desirable skills & experience

Previous experience in the builders merchant industry.