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Closed CLOSING DATE: 07/05/2017

Russwood Ltd

Graduate Architectural Technician

HNC, HND, Undergraduate Degree, Postgraduate Degree

Closing Date:
07/05/2017
Skill:
Engineering manufacturing and production
Region:
Inverness and Surrounds
Salary
£20,000 - £22,000 per annum depending on experience
Length:
12 months
Ref code
IPLEFWJSLD

Placement summary

Russwood Limited is a supplier of high-quality, sustainable timber cladding, decking and flooring based in Newtonmore. We now have an exciting placement opportunity for an Architectural Technician. This 12 month placement will entail assisting in the development of new innovative products, building projects on site, and creating a National Building Specification (NBS) document library. This role could lead to a permanent employment subject to all the project milestones being achieved. 

Job description

Project Description

Research and development is a key requirement for Russwood to ensure we maintain our market position and stay ahead of our competitors. This placement will involve assisting in the development of innovative products and building projects onsite, including new staff accommodation unit, as well as testing new coatings for use on timber products and assisting with technical drawings of fixings methods for new Russwood products to be introduced in late 2017.

The successful candidate will also develop a NBS document library to enable Architects to specify our products more easily, which in turn develops a more rounded customer service experience.

The preferred start date is 29th May 2017, however this is flexible and depending on the successful candidate’s availability.

For informal enquiries regarding this position please contact Anna McWilliam, Research & Development Assistant, T: 01540 673 648, E:[email protected]

This position is part funded by Highlands and Islands Enterprise and the European Regional Development Fund.

Placement Objectives

As above

Role Description

Specific tasks of the placement will include:

  • Developing and setting up a NBS document library;
  • Investigating and assisting in the development of innovative new products and technical drawings;
  • Assisting in testing of new innovative coatings;
  • Contributing to the creation of new building projects onsite
  • Researching how to increase daylight in manufacturing buildings
  • Contributing to the creating of new staff accommodation unit at Russwood in partnership with a leading UK University. 

Qualifications

The entry requirements for this project placement is an HNC or above, preferably related to Architecture, Engineering, Design, Forestry or similar. Other candidates will be considered provided they have the required skills. 

Skills / Experience

Essential Skills

  • A passion for architecture, design and timber
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Good numeracy and IT skills
  • Good technical skills and experience
  • Enjoy being part of a hard working close-knit team with a strong client focus
  • Ability to prioritise and organise workload
  • Positive attitude
  • Computer Aided Design (CAD) experience
  • Commitment to project completion

Desirable Skills

  • An awareness of current design trends
  • An understanding of the connection between wood and what Architects and Designers are trying to achieve
  • Commercial awareness
  • Previous timber experience

Benefits

Company benefits

Ongoing training will be provided throughout the course of the 12-month placement including the opportunity of being mentored by the Managing Director. The graduate will also be eligible for the Company bonus.

Russwood can assist the graduate with sourcing accommodation, if necessary.

Placement benefits

As part of the ScotGrad Graduate Placement Programme, you will have access to a tailored graduate business skills training course. ScotGrad placements also offer a unique opportunity to connect with a vast network of graduates and ScotGrad alumni. All graduates appointed through the programme are encouraged to use the ScotGrad LinkedIn group to communicate with other ScotGrad participants, learn about any professional development opportunities, including any relevant networking events and build up a professional network.

Additional information

Newtonmore, Inverness-shire

29/05/2017

Company information

Russwood Limited have been supplying timber to both the domestic and trade sectors for over twenty five years and we pride ourselves on our reputation for quality products and excellent technical expertise. We have for many years built a reputation for supplying high quality responsibly sourced timber cladding, decking and flooring throughout the country.

The company is a major employer within the Cairngorms National Park and takes its responsibility to the local community, as well as the local economy, seriously.

Our products are all FSC and PEFC sourced, positioning us well with clients who appreciate the value of materials that work with nature rather than taking from the environment. Russwood is committed to establishing an Environmental Management System to meet the requirements of the international standard ISO 14001:2015 and we set environmental objectives and targets which are regularly reviewed and revised.

Other

Company website: www.russwood.co.uk