Roof Truss Designer

JR United Kingdom; Warrington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction design firm is seeking a Roof Truss Designer to work closely with the Timber Frame Department. This role requires producing detailed roof designs for on-site installations and manufacturing outputs. The successful candidate will enjoy competitive compensation and extensive company benefits, alongside a commitment to flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive basic salary and annual bonus

Company car or travel allowance

Up to 39 days annual leave with service

Private medical insurance

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee rewards portal

Qualifications

• Experience in roof design and understanding of materials and components.
• Familiarity with Timber Frame and Masonry designs.
• Basic experience with software like Pamir.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate roof truss designs and create orders within MBA/Pamir.
• Offer practical advice on technical issues and problem-solving.
• Ensure deadlines and design dates are met.

Skills

Self-motivated

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Integrity

Caring

Quality focus

Education

Experience in a similar role

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

Pamir

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Teams

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Roof Truss Designer, Warrington, Cheshire

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Client:

Vistry Group

Location:

Warrington, Cheshire

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

3

Posted:

09.07.2025

Expiry Date:

23.08.2025

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Job Description:

In a Nutshell

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Roof Truss Designer to join our team within Vistry Works, ideally based out of our office in Bardon, Leicestershire or Warrington, but we are willing to be flexible for the right candidate. As our Roof Truss Designer, you will work alongside the Timber Frame Department to produce detailed roof designs and manufacturing outputs for factory and plans for on-site installations.

We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we're also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated.

Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you

• Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
• Company car, car allowance, or travel allowance
• Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
• Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to up to 39 days with service
• Private medical insurance, with employee-paid cover
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
• Life assurance at 4x your annual salary
• Share save and share incentive schemes
• Employee rewards portal with many more benefits

In return, what we would like from you

• Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring, and Quality
• Experience in a similar role elsewhere
• Basic experience of using Pamir in a similar role
• Working knowledge of Microsoft applications such as Excel, Word, and Teams
• A working knowledge of AutoCAD
• An understanding of materials/components used in the construction of low-rise buildings
• Comfortable in a team environment
• You will need to be self-motivated, with the ability to work on your own initiative and manage your workload
• Familiarity with both Timber Frame & Masonry designs

More about the Roof Designer role

• To produce accurate roof truss designs and create orders within MBA/Pamir
• To produce all drawings and electronic files as required to operate the saws and the truss press
• Responsible for hitting deadlines and being aware of their required design dates
• To offer practical advice on technical issues and problem solving
• Any other ad hoc duties that may be required from time to time, as directed by your line manager

Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us

We build more than homes; we're making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award-winning employer means we live each day through our ethos - doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring, and quality. Shaping all we do; they empower us to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you'll recognize our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes, and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation, and the functional support of Vistry Services, we're a proud UK Green Building Council member, a top five UK housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach.