Design Project Manager

Job description

The Role

Scotframe have been helping homeowners achieve their dreams for over 30 years. We supply award winning timber frame kits for self-build and commercial home developers across the UK and internationally. We source only the highest quality sustainable timber and combine cutting edge manufacturing processes with a professional, bespoke service to deliver a fully customised product designed for the life our customers build.

Scotframe is part of the Saint-Gobain group, global winners of the TOP EMPLOYER award for 5 consecutive years (2016-2021)

Designers - roles in Commercial and Self Build

Based in Scotland

Inverurie, Inverness, Dundee or Cumbernauld Office

We’re looking for Designers in both our Commercialand Self Build Sectors to take ownership of projects for our full Timber Frame product and service offer, from design through to delivery for our commercial and self-build customers. You’ll be responsible for design activity, aftercare and liaising with internal and external stakeholders, all the while upholding Scotframes reputation for unrivalled quality and customer service.

What you’ll be doing as a Designer:

• Responsible as the main design contact for particular clients/projects
• Undertake thorough analysis into our scope of works for each project and maintain Scotframes high standard of workmanship and presentation, including design detailing and maximized safety and buildability for project complexities
• Liaise, coordinate and resolve any project concerns with internal and external contributors including Estimators, Architects, Engineers, Clients and Contractors
• Communicate directly with clients, attend pre-contract and site progress meetings as required
• Produce timber frame manufacture drawings for walls, floors, roof trusses or roof cassettes
• Organise appropriate material procurement through collaboration / coordination with our suppliers and co-ordinate material to suit client’s schedule
• Maintain good working relationships with clients and team members and focus on achieving high customer satisfaction
• Forward development and ideas to maintain the continual growth of Scotframe high technical standards including embracing continuous improvement and seeking innovative ways to maximise design efficiency
• Share knowledge and experience with less experienced members of design team to assist in their on-going development

What we’re looking for in a Designer:

• Experience of a technical department and the understanding of the principles of Timber Frame Construction including comprehensive technical knowledge on current building regulations and environmental standards
• Commitment to customer service and taking ownership of issues through to resolution
• Focus on achievement of performance goals and priorities
• Strong communication skills at all levels, both written and verbal
• Ability to act quickly and promptly resolve any unforeseen difficulties when required
• HNC / HND Building qualification or equivalent desirable
• Ability to consistently demonstrate initiative to spot and highlight improvement opportunities
• Able to manage workload and work to tight deadlines

About us

We also offer some great benefits including:

• Genuine career progression opportunities with Saint Gobain’s 32+ brands
• A defined contribution pension scheme
• Competitive Salary.
• 33 days’ holiday
• As an employee with Saint-Gobain, you are automatically covered by the Saint -Gobain Life Assurance Scheme.
• Staff discounts on high street and leisure activities and various other benefits.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are working hard to be an inclusive employer and keen to hire talented people regardless of their background, abilities, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, what football team you support, taste in music, fashion sense or anything else that makes you, you!

What about flexibility?

The world of work is changing, and at Saint-Gobain we are open to new ways of working in order to attract talented people to our business. We understand that everyone has different needs and commitments. Therefore, we are very open to discuss any flexible requirement or need that you may have for this role. We can’t guarantee to meet all requests for flexibility when we are recruiting. But, we promise to listen.

Do you want to make the world a better home?

Our purpose at Saint-Gobain is toMake the world a better home. Our purpose sets the course for our common future. Together with and for our customers, we design, manufacture and distribute materials and solutions that have a positive impact on everyone’s life and provide well-being, quality of life and performance, while caring for the planet. If you want to join a company that cares about making the world a better home - then please apply, we would love to hear from you!