Roof Truss Designer

Roof Truss Designer

Date: 2026-09-22

Location: Fareham, Hampshire, GB, PO16 0

Application Deadline: 2026-10-22 at 14:23:41.687

Job Details

Type: Full Time

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

About Us

Sydenhams is the South's leading independent Timber & Builders Merchant and recently we proudly celebrated our 150th anniversary. We are an established, family-run company that prides itself on our exceptional service, products, and people across every area of the business. We supply a full range of Timber and Building Materials, including Timber Frame Homes, Roof Trusses, Web Joists, Flooring, Landscaping Materials, Tools, and more. Our other services include Kitchen & Bathroom Design and Supply, Tool & Plant Hire Centres, specialist Sawmilling, Treatment, and Precision CNC Machining Facilities. The group supplies a broad range of customers, including DIY and Retail, small to national Housebuilders, General and Specialist Contractors, Housing Associations, and other Timber and Builders Merchants.

The Role

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Truss Designer to join our growing technical team. You will be responsible for producing accurate and efficient roof truss and floor joist designs using specialist software, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and customer requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Producing detailed roof truss and joist layout designs using CAD-based software


• Interpreting architectural and structural drawings


• Working closely with engineers, production teams, and customers to deliver practical solutions


• Ensuring all designs comply with building regulations and industry standards


• Providing technical support and advice to internal teams and customers


• Managing multiple projects while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines

Ideal Candidate

The key values and skills needed when working at our Timber Centres are:

• Friendly & helpful attitude


• Strong team player with a proactive approach


• Motivated with a willingness to learn and develop


• Experience in roof truss or timber engineering design (essential or highly desirable)


• Strong understanding of timber frame construction and roof structures


• High level of accuracy with excellent attention to detail


• Literate, numerate, and confident with computer-based design software


• Ability to read and interpret technical and architectural drawings

What We Offer

• An impressive staff discount


• Opportunities to learn and grow within the business


• Cycle-to-work scheme


• Ongoing training and development in specialist design software and systems


• A supportive and experienced technical team environment

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please follow the instructions below. All correspondence will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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Job Type: Full TimeHours: 40 hours per week: Monday FridayLocation: WickhamAbout Us:Sydenhams is the South's leading independent Timber & Builders Merchant and recently we proudly celebrated our 150th anniversary. We are an established, family-run company that prides itself on our exceptional service, products, and people across every area of the business.We supply a full range of Timber and Building Materials, including Timber Frame Homes, Roof Trusses, Web Joists, Flooring, Landscaping Materials, Tools, and more. Our other services include Kitchen & Bathroom Design and Supply, Tool & Plant Hire Centres, specialist Sawmilling, Treatment, and Precision CNC Machining Facilities. The group supplies a broad range of customers, including DIY and Retail, small to national Housebuilders, General and Specialist Contractors, Housing Associations, and other Timber and Builders Merchants.The Role:We are seeking a skilled and motivated Truss Designerto join our growing technical team. You will
be responsible for producing accurate and efficient roof truss and floor joist designs using specialist software, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and customer requirements.Key responsibilities include:Producing detailed roof truss and joist layout designs using CAD-based softwareInterpreting architectural and structural drawingsWorking closely with engineers, production teams, and customers to deliver practical solutionsEnsuring all designs comply with building regulations and industry standardsProviding technical support and advice to internal teams and customersManaging multiple projects while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlinesIdeal Candidate:The key values and skills needed when working at our Timber Centres are:Friendly & helpful attitudeStrong team player with a proactive approachMotivated with a willingness to learn and developExperience in roof truss or timber engineering design (essential or highly desirable)Strong understanding of timber frame construction
and roof structuresHigh level of accuracy with excellent attention to detailLiterate, numerate, and confident with computer-based design softwareAbility to read and interpret technical and architectural drawingsWhat We Offer:An impressive staff discountOpportunities to learn and grow within the businessCycle-to-work schemeOngoing training and development in specialist design software and systemsA supportive and experienced technical team environmentHow to Apply:To apply for this role, please follow the instructions below.All correspondence will be treated in the strictest confidence.TPBN1_UKTJ