Xylotek seeks a dynamic Supply Chain Manager to support our timber design-and-construction business. We are an ambitious young company growing a team of makers, designers and consultants delivering advanced timber structures in the UK and internationally.
Location: Hybrid - WFH & Xylotek’s Bristol HQ
Reports to: Head of Operations
Employment Type: Full-time
Role Overview
We are looking for an experienced and highly organised Supply Chain Manager to lead the procurement and logistics functions that support our timber construction business. This is a vital role that ensures the right materials, services, and resources are delivered to the right place at the right time, all while maintaining Xylotek’s standards for quality, safety & sustainability.
The Supply Chain Manager will be responsible for developing and managing supplier relationships, assessing & optimising procurement processes, coordinating logistics, and ensuring robust supply chain planning across multiple concurrent projects.
Key Responsibilities
· Develop and manage end-to-end supply chain strategies for projects, from procurement through to delivery.
· Source and procure quality timber products and associated materials / services, ensuring alignment with technical specifications and sustainability goals.
· Establish and maintain strong relationships with a diverse network of suppliers, subcontractors, and logistics partners.
· Negotiate contracts and pricing to achieve best value while maintaining quality and delivery reliability.
· Monitor and manage lead times, and delivery schedules to prevent delays or bottlenecks.
· Collaborate with design, sales, project management and site teams to ensure material availability aligns with project timelines.
· Implement and maintain systems for tracking materials, costs, and supplier performance.
· Support continuous improvement of procurement and logistics processes, identifying opportunities to streamline workflows and reduce waste.
· Ensure compliance with all legal, environmental, and industry regulations and standards.
Key Skills & Experience
· Proven experience in supply chain, procurement, or logistics management, ideally within construction, timber, or manufacturing sectors.
· Strong commercial and negotiation skills.
· Excellent organisation, problem-solving, and communication abilities.
· Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and material requirements.
· Understanding of sustainable sourcing and supply chain ethics.
· Experience with supply chain software/tools and ERP systems.
· A proactive, solutions-focused approach to managing challenges.
· Relevant qualifications in supply chain management, procurement, or logistics are desirable.
What We Offer
· The opportunity to be part of a dynamic and growing company at the forefront of timber construction innovation in the UK.
· Involvement in a range of iconic and technically exciting projects across the UK and internationally.
· A collaborative and supportive team culture.
· Competitive salary based on experience.
· Professional development opportunities and flexible working arrangements.
How to Apply
Please send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and interest in the role to careers@xylotek.co.uk
Role Overview
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Installation Manager to lead and coordinate the installation planning of our complex timber projects. This is a critical role that bridges design, manufacturing and on-site delivery, ensuring that our installations are executed safely, efficiently, within budget and to the highest quality standards.
The Installation Manager will be responsible for developing comprehensive installation strategies, in consideration of health & safety, access, logistics, resourcing and lifting / plant operations. This role requires the production of detailed documentation and regular site visits to support and monitor on-site teams.
Location: Hybrid - Xylotek office in Bristol, WFH & travel to project sites as required.
Reports to: Head of Operations
Employment Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities
· Develop end-to-end installation plans for projects, tailored to site specific constraints and complexities.
· Define and document Health & Safety strategies in compliance with current regulations and industry best practice.
· Plan and coordinate access strategies, including temporary works, MEWPs, or other specialist equipment.
· Identify and specify appropriate plant and lifting equipment requirements.
· Collaborate with design and project management teams to ensure seamless integration of install considerations from early project stages.
· Produce high-quality, detailed documentation and method statements for installation processes.
· Liaise with clients, contractors, suppliers and site managers to coordinate logistics, programme and site-specific requirements.
· Conduct regular site visits to oversee installation progress, troubleshoot issues, and support on-site teams.
· Manage and continuously improve internal processes for install planning and delivery.
Key Skills & Experience
· Proven experience in construction or engineering installation management, ideally with timber structures or similar specialist construction.
· Strong understanding of site logistics, Health & Safety regulations, access planning, logistics and lifting operations.
· Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and plans.
· Excellent organisational and communication skills.
· Confident in producing robust and detailed technical documentation.
· Experience coordinating multiple stakeholders across projects.
· Willingness and ability to travel to project sites as required (UK and potentially international).
· CSCS card and SMSTS/SSSTS qualification (or equivalent) desirable.
· Knowledge of temporary works design.
· Proactive approach to problem solving.
· Soft skills to enable effective resolution of difficult situations / conversations.
What We Offer
· An opportunity to work on iconic and innovative timber projects across the UK and beyond.
· A supportive, collaborative team environment.
· Commitment to your professional development.
· Competitive salary based on experience.
· Flexible working arrangements.
How to Apply
Please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and interest in the role to careers@xylotek.co.uk
Xylotek seeks a dynamic Practice Administrator to support our wood design-and-construction business. We are an ambitious young company growing a team of makers, designers and consultants delivering advanced timber structures in the UK and internationally.
Who we seek:
The Practice Administrator will support our team in providing full administrative support for the operational management of the company, including responsibility for HR, office & facilities management, day-to-day financial management, and PR/outreach. The role is based in central Bristol at our office, working with both the team there and our remote workers in UK and internationally – thus providing a key central point of contact and coordination for the firm.
Summary of role requirements:
Person Requirements
Essential
Desirable
Salary negotiable, dependant on skills and experience that can be brought to the role. Part-time / hybrid hours also considered.
Please send us your CV to careers@xylotek.co.uk
Xylotek is an equal opportunities employer.
Who we seek:
We seek a skilled project estimator, passionate about innovation in wood architecture, with experience in the fields of architecture, engineering and construction. Experience of the UK and/or European engineered timber industry would be particularly valuable. You will be reviewing design and specification information to produce accurate tender estimates for projects and assisting the sales team with tenders. We value team collaboration so while there is flexibility to work from home, we expect regular time at the Office. This is an exciting time to join us as we bring on new exciting projects and start to grow our team to achieve our company vision and targets.
Please send expression of interest and your CV to careers@xylotek.co.uk
Summary of role requirements:
· Review tender documentations received from potential clients
· Produce an accurate bill of quantities from tender documents
· Approach the supply chain to obtain material and subcontract quotations
· Analyse, compare and negotiate any quotations received
· Produce project estimates using in-house software
· Produce project programmes for tender response
· Produce tender responses
· Maintain a record of component prices and square meterage rates to act as price guides- available to a sales team
· Liaising with both clients & subcontractors effectively
· Attending meetings to assist with completing tenders
· Overseeing other’s quotes where necessary
· Supporting the Sales Manager with Sales tasks as necessary
· Take measures from issued 3d models
· Build pricing using 3D modelling
Key Skills and Qualifications:
· Commercial construction background (structural timber industry is preferred)
· Good communicator with clients, potential clients and colleagues
· Be highly organised Data driven and experienced using metrics
· Understanding of commercial tendering process and procedures.
· Confident IT skills, proficient in the use of MS Office
· Have experience of 3D and BIM software
· Self-motivated and self-managing
· High level proficiency of IT is essential.
· Ability to prioritise and multi task multiple projects/tasks at any one time
· Able to work to tight and strict deadlines
· Ideally have experience of construction contract forms ie. JCT or NEC
· Be self-sufficient and collaborate with others to deliver great results
Hybrid working possibility depending on location
Who we seek:
Xylotek seeks a Timber Designer to join our team in delivering advanced timber structures.
We seek an experienced specialist technical designer who has worked within the timber industry, including on large-scale glulam and CLT projects.
The Timber Designer will:
· Lead and coordinate the technical design of projects through their design stages
· Lead project design teams and manage their input into design delivery, including defining design scopes and programmes
· Oversee and carry out the production of 3d models of timber structures, connections and interface details
· Oversee and carry out production of 2d drawings for each project stage, including: arrangement drawings, detail drawings and fabrication drawings.
· Oversee production of fabrication information including files for CADCAM
· Carry out coordination with third parties including project architects and engineers
· Prepare schedules, drawing lists, drawing issue sets and specification documents
· Check and quality control of internal and third-party design and fabrication information
· Contribute to the development and maintenance of Xylotek’s design standards, templates and guides
· Report to the Head of Design
Salary negotiable. Dependent on circumstances, the position is offered remote or on site at our hub in Bristol, UK.
Summary of role requirements:
· 3+years of specialist timber design experience
· Knowledge of the international timber industry and fabrication processes
· Knowledge of contemporary timber construction detailing and processes
· Knowledge of design quality management and document control procedures
· Preferred software experience: Rhino/Grasshopper, CadWork, Revit, MS Project
Please send us your CV and portfolio or examples of your work to careers@xylotek.co.uk
Xylotek is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams. We celebrate difference and encourage everyone to join us and be themselves at work.
We are seeking an experienced and commercially astute Project Manager to lead the delivery of timber construction projects from pre-construction through to completion. This is a pivotal role responsible for overseeing project finances, commercial management, procurement, subcontractor coordination, and Health & Safety compliance across a range of innovative and often complex timber structures.
The ideal candidate will bring strong experience from the construction design & build sector and ideally have a background or keen interest in timber construction and sustainable building methods.
Location: Xylotek’s Bristol HQ (with travel to project sites as required)
Reports to: Head of Operations
Employment Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities
Key Skills & Experience
What We Offer
How to Apply
Please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and interest in the role to careers@xylotek.co.uk
Interested in joining our team but don't see an open position? Send your CV and cover letter explaining your interest, or a portfolio for design roles, to careers@xylotek.co.uk.
Working in timber construction at Xylotek offers satisfaction from contributing to a sustainable future and creating beautiful, enduring buildings. Overall, a career at Xylotek can offer a rewarding and fulfilling path for those looking to positively impact the world while pursuing their passion for construction and design.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our mission is to foster inclusive teams and celebrate diversity, encouraging everyone to be themselves at work.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion, upholding equal opportunity and respecting individual differences. Our ethos supports personal and professional growth, fostering a culture where everyone contributes to our success.