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Welcome to Xylotek, an emerging leader in the timber construction industry dedicated to sustainable and innovative building solutions. Our team of experts is committed to delivering exceptional craftsmanship, superior design, and excellent client service.

At Xylotek, we believe in the power of timber as a sustainable and versatile material, and we strive to push the boundaries of what is possible in timber construction. We are passionate about creating beautiful, functional buildings that are both eco-friendly and durable.

If you share our passion for timber construction and want to be part of a dynamic and forward-thinking team, we invite you to explore our career opportunities.

Open vacancies

Assistant Project Manager

Remote

Who We Seek

We are looking for an organised and proactive Assistant Project Manager to support the delivery of our advanced timber structure projects. Working closely with Xylotek's Project Managers, you will help coordinate logistics, procurement, project administation and communication, ensuring projects run efficiently and clients receive an excellent experience. This role is ideal for someone collaborative, detail-focused and keen to grow within an innovative team.

The Assistant Project Manager will:

Support the Project Managers in coordinating materials, equipment, logistics and on-site operations.
Contribute to delivering projects on time, on budget and aligned with company values.
Help plan on-site activities including procurement, transport, team logistics and Health & Safety documentation.
Participate in project briefings, planning meetings and debriefs.
Develop and communicate project programmes.
Help track project performance, profitability and reporting through company systems.
Assist with procurement administration and maintain organised material storage.
Contribute to the development and improvement of operational processes and quality systems.
Actively support compliance with statutory requirements, regulations and Health & Safety obligations.

Summary of Role Requirements

Strong organisational and planning skills to support varied project activities.
Effective communication skills for working with clients, contractors and internal teams.
Understanding of logistics, procurement or operational processes (construction experience beneficial).
Awareness of Health & Safety responsibilities and ability to support related documentation.
Confidence in handling administrative tasks and contributing to performance tracking.
Collaborative approach with a commitment to supporting project teams.
Proactive attitude toward learning, development and continuous improvement.
Reliability, attention to detail and alignment with company values and high-quality standards.

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Location: London / Bristol UK

Please send us your CV at careers@xylotek.co.uk

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‍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.

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Commercial Manager

Remote

XYLOTEK seeks a commercial manager to join our team in delivering advanced timber structures.

Who we seek:

We seek a skilled commercial estimator, passionate about innovation in wood architecture, with experience of contractor side commercial roles,

With a focus on commercial cost management, enhancing value in supply chain management feeding into and supporting successful project delivery from pre contract sales inquiry through to live project procurement

This role is to deliver the efficient financial control of- project estimating, budgeting, key supplier management, contract management and procurement activities.

The role will entail:

Working together with estimating on setting price codes and cost centres

Measure, record and value work

Overseeing contract management

Variation management

Negotiating final accounts

ensure value for money is obtained on all procurement

qualify and let contracts to supplier network

Arrange pqq of the suppliers

Supporting tendering and estimation.

Build and manage project cashflows and financial programming

Assisting the sales teams with tender responses

Key Skills and Qualifications:

An understanding of structural timber industry is preferred

Understanding and experience of commercial contract management

Commitment to deliver best value commercial performance

Good communicator with clients, potential clients and colleagues

Understanding of commercial tendering process and procedures.

High level proficiency of IT is essential. proficient in the use of MS Office

Self-motivated and self-managing

Ability to prioritise and multi task multiple projects/tasks at any one time

Able to work to tight and strict deadlines

Salary negotiable. Location flexible. We are based in South West England, Bristol and London and remote working is possible.

XYLOTEK is an equal opportunities employer

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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

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Senior Timber Designer

Remote

Who we seek:
Xylotek is always open to conversations with experienced Timber Designers passionate about delivering advanced timber structures. We welcome specialists with strong technical design backgrounds in the timber industry.

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‍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:
‍· 4+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
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Location: London / Bristol UK

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.

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Cadwork Design Technician

Remote

Who we seek:

We seek a skilled designer who is passionate about innovation in wood architecture, and with experience in the timber construction industry. Knowledge of contemporary digital design techniques, CADCAM workflows and the ability to produce fabrication information is important. Cadwork (timber 3d design software) experience required.

The Design Technician will:

Develop timber structural and connection details, in liaison with Project Managers and Design Director, for our projects during design development.
Produce 3d models of timber structures, connections and interface details
Produce 2d drawings for each project stage, including: arrangement drawings, detail drawings, fabrication and installation drawings.
Produce fabrication information including files for CADCAM and in coordination with our manufacturing partners
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.

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
·      Required software expertise: Cadwork. Preferred additional software experience: Rhino/Grasshopper, CadWork, Revit
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Location: Bristol or London, UK

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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.

Why start a career at Xylotek?

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.

Diversity and inclusion

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.