Structural Designer - Timber, Steel & Oak Frame

Oakwrights Ltd; Stretton Sugwas; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Profit Share Scheme

Training and development budget

Team events

Career progression

Job summary

Oakwrights Ltd is seeking a Structural Designer to join the design team in Hereford, working on timber, steel and oak frame projects. You will contribute to bespoke, buildable designs from concept through production, collaborating with engineers, workshops and site teams.

The successful candidate will have hands-on construction experience and a practical mindset, with opportunities for ongoing professional development and access to training schemes within a family-run, craftsmanship-led company.

Qualifications

• Experience in timber, steel and oak frame structures.
• Hands-on project experience in relevant construction environments.
• Strong technical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to develop buildable, practical design solutions.

Responsibilities

• Structural design across timber, steel and oak frame systems.
• Produce detailed technical drawings and production information.
• Coordinate projects with engineers, workshop and site teams.
• Provide machine-ready production information for manufacturing.
• Support site delivery and installation coordination.

Skills

Timber frame construction

Oak frame construction

Steel fabrication

CNC manufacturing

Design offices

Workshops

Site construction

Tools

STA Designer

Job description

Structural Designer - Timber, Steel & Oak Frame

Location: Hereford, HR4 7PU

Salary: Competitive, DOE + Excellent Benefits

Hours: Full Time, Permanent

Benefits: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, Profit Share Scheme, Dedicated training and development budget, Summer and Christmas team events, Long-term career opportunities within a growing business and Build Something You're Proud Of

Design Extraordinary Buildings. Build a Career You're Proud Of.

At Oakwrights, we don't produce standard designs, and we don't build ordinary buildings.

For over 25 years, we've been creating some of the UK's most beautiful bespoke oak-framed homes, extensions, outbuildings and architectural structures, combining traditional craftsmanship with cutting-edge manufacturing technology.

Every project is unique, every challenge is different, and every design leaves a lasting mark on the landscape.

As our business continues to grow, we're looking for a talented Structural Designer with experience in timber, steel and oak frame construction to join our passionate design team in Hereford.

Why Oakwrights

Imagine working somewhere that takes a project from concept to reality under one roof.

Our design office sits alongside our workshop and advanced Hundegger CNC manufacturing facilities, giving you a direct connection between what you design and what gets built. You'll see your ideas move from drawings and details to precision-machined components and ultimately to stunning completed structures.

We're a family-run business with 138 talented people, a reputation for excellence, and a culture built around craftsmanship, innovation and continuous improvement.

From contemporary architectural homes to traditional oak-framed masterpieces, every project presents a new opportunity to create something exceptional.

The Opportunity

You’ll play a key role in delivering bespoke projects from initial architectural information through to:

• Structural design
• Detailed technical drawings
• Project coordination
• Machine-ready production information
• Site delivery support

Working closely with structural engineers, manufacturing teams and construction professionals, you’ll develop practical, buildable solutions across our timber, steel and oak frame systems.

No repetitive developments. No standard house types. No copy-and-paste projects.

Just genuinely interesting, one-off buildings that challenge and develop your skills every day.

Who We’re Looking For

You may already be an experienced designer, or you may have developed your expertise through hands‑on work in:

• Timber frame construction
• Oak frame construction
• Steel fabrication
• CNC manufacturing
• Design offices
• Workshops
• Site construction

Ideally, you’ll bring:

• Significant industry experience
• A strong understanding of how structures are designed, manufactured and assembled
• Excellent technical and problem-solving skills
• A practical mindset with an eye for detail
• A passion for creating high-quality, buildable solutions

A degree is not essential. What matters most to us is your experience, technical ability and enthusiasm to learn.

If you’re coming from a practical background and looking to move further into design, we’d love to hear from you.

At Oakwrights, we don’t just hire talent. We develop it. You’ll receive:

• Full training on our design software
• Access to the STA Designer Training Scheme
• Ongoing professional development
• Mentoring from experienced design and engineering professionals

This is an opportunity to grow your career within a respected and innovative company that genuinely values its people.

Some of the best people in our industry took an unconventional path into design. If you’ve got strong technical knowledge, practical construction experience and the drive to develop, we’d love to have a conversation.