Trainee Design Technicians

Job Type: Full Time

Reports: Design Manager

Salary: 18k – 24k (Depending on Experience)

Location: Bishops Waltham (Hampshire)

All about us:

Nova Structures Ltd is a Hampshire based, privately owned manufacturer of factory built modular houses and has been heavily engaged in research & development mode, in the build-up to going into full scale production.

Our ambition is to develop a sustainable business that is profitable and where we continue investing in the development of our team in delivering on our core company values of People, Integrity, Innovation and Openness. We will continue to grow our business in line with our strategic plan in becoming a key provider of Modern Methods of Construction, MMC and Designed for Manufacture and Assembly, DfMA products as a long-term solution to the UK housing shortage, whilst investing in the continuous improvement of product, processes, and our people.

What you can expect from a role at Nova structures:   

The opportunity to build yourself a career with an innovative, dynamic, and forward-looking company that are at the forefront of changing the way in which residential housing is delivered.  As a Trainee Design Technician, you will be working alongside a small, but dedicated team of Design Engineers, Production, Compliance and ERP professionals. Your typical day at Nova will consist of training to be able to use Revit and CAD software to create and edit detailed drawings required for Architectural, Production Engineering and Manufacturing Team.

You can also expect:

• Diversity, Respect, Equal Opportunities and Self Expression are key aspects of our employee focused values. The company expects employees to work within the Company’s Equality & Diversity and People Management Policies, all job holders need to work in a way that reflects the company’s values.
• Nova has defined standards of performance to meet external and internal customer requirements. All staff are expected as part of their day-to-day job role to meet and where possible exceed customer expectations of service and seek value for money in all aspects of their work.
• The health, safety, and welfare of anyone working with Nova is of vital importance to the company. Our Board approved a Health and Safety Policy, and the structure of regular meetings will ensure the right resources and training are provided, that people understand their responsibilities for each other, and that high standards of health and safety are delivered, monitored, and regularly reviewed.
• Undertake all reasonable personal development activity designed to support you in your career at Nova.

Areas that play to your strengths:

• First and foremost, you will need a sense of humour!
• You will have a team focused outlook and being a team, player is of paramount importance at Nova.
• You will be trained to develop good communication skills, and we believe that there is no such thing as a stupid question!
• You will be seeking to build a career, and not just a job.
• You will have the opportunity to develop your own specialism in what we do, and we will support your ambition.
• Your future at Nova is in your own hands.

The responsibilities we will trust you with:

• To work in a timely and structured manner, under the guidance of your peer group to ensure that all Nova processes and procedures are followed.
• Learning to create and adapt Revit based production models to create fabrication, production, and assembly drawings.
• You will be trained to ensure that all the above activities are conducted in compliance with the company’s ERP/MRP systems and other systems and standards, including ISO 14001, ISO 9001 and ISO 45001, BIM Level 2, and the requirements of the sales processes.
• You will be trained to use Revit and CAD software to create and edit the detailed drawings required for the Production Engineering & Manufacturing Team.
• You will be trained to ensure that all drawings and supporting documents are BIM Level 2 compliant and comply with the company’s change control process.
• You will be trained to carry out all work in accordance with the Nova Integrated Management System (IMS) covering Quality, Health & Safety, Environmental Performance, Information Security, BOPAS and other standards that may be relevant to the company’s success.

Your areas of knowledge and experience:

Essential – An interest in working in a design environment.

Essential – BTEC Level 3 or A Level equivalent in Engineering or similar.

Essential – The desire to learn to work effectively as part of a team.

Essential – The confidence and desire to want to add value to the business.

Desired – Basic understanding of AutoCAD or Revit software.

Why come and work at Nova:

Benefits:

• Profit share scheme.
• Paid Holidays 25 days (plus bank holidays).
• Monday – Friday 37.5hrs.
• Training & personal development opportunities.
• Company supplied work wear.

Apply now:

To start your journey towards an exciting new career at Nova please contact:

Job title: Purchasing Manager – Nova Structures Ltd

Reporting to: Managing Director

Contract: Full time (could initially be a part-time role)

Annual Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 based on experience

Objectives of the role:

As Purchasing Manager you will be responsible for sourcing materials, components equipment, goods, services and managing vendors. The successful candidate will be able to perform strategic procurement activities across multiple categories of spend and work closely with the commercial department in support of bid management. The role will require you to work closely with our Head of Design to ensure that all materials and components conform to current building regulations and where possible carry BBA and KIWA certification.

Main duties and Responsibilities:

Working closely with the Managing Director and other heads of department in developing and implementing an ERP/MRP system.

As part of the management team you will produce a monthly report, stats and analytics related to the purchasing function in keeping the business fully appraised.

• Manage the purchase and supply of all procured goods and services through the company’s ERP system
• Successfully manage a large supplier base; negotiating improved supplier terms and pricing
• Conduct market research and report on movements in price and changes in terms being offered
• Constantly update the companies ERP system to reflect current pricing of materials and components
• Manage supplier relationships including quality and supply issues, improving supplier performance, and building successful supply chain partnerships
• Identify and assess new supply options for current and upcoming purchasing requirements
• In conjunction with the HSEQ Manager, complete the internal supplier approval process to ensure that all suppliers meet the relevant business standards, and all relevant certification and records are up to date
• Arrange and attend supplier meetings in order to analyse and discuss supplier performance, as well as gain knowledge of the full portfolio of products and services offered
• Maintain regular communication with the Production, Commercial and Design teams to finalise and confirm the weekly/monthly production schedule based on customer requirements and available material stocks
• Analyse internal purchasing processes and suggest improvements to ensure continuity of the department’s performance
• To work closely with the Head of Design to ensure that all materials procured meet the current Building Regulations, carry BBA or KIWA certification and are in accordance with the Nova accredited building fabric
• The ability to drive down into the efficacy of products

Education, Qualifications & Experience

• Ambitious, flexible, career orientated individual who would relish the opportunity to be a key driver in a dynamic, pioneering business
• At least five-years’ experience as a Purchasing Manager/Buyer
• Previous experience in a manufacturing purchasing role (desired), or housebuilder
• Materials management, planning, scheduling and broad vendor knowledge.
• ERP/MRP system knowledge (Microsoft Dynamics 365 preferable, but not essential)
• The ability to read and understand engineering/manufacturing drawings
• Proven ability to motivate and manage people
• Highly organized with a proven track record of managing manufacturing purchasing schedules on time and to budget

Key Skills Required:

• Excellent communication skills
• First class negotiating skills
• An aptitude for figures and the ability to manage a budget
• An analytical mind
• IT skills and ERP system knowledge
• The ability to build up a good knowledge of manufacturing and distribution methods and suppliers
• Teamwork skills
• The ability to prioritise tasks and manage your time to meet deadlines
• Must also be able to handle responsibility and the pressure of meeting deadlines
• Familiar with PQQ processes
• Ability to conduct supplier audits
• Sense of humour essential

References to be supplied

Job title: Bid Manager – Nova Structures Ltd

Reporting to: Managing Director

Contract: Full time

Annual Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 based on experience

Objectives of the role:

The Bid Manager will be responsible for managing the tender process, creating, and overseeing a bid and provide a detailed, costed, persuasive proposal on behalf of Nova Structures Ltd (Nova) to secure a contract or offer of work from our client base. The Bid Manager’s role is to ensure that our bids are compliant, contractually secure, and successful at a price at which Nova can make a profit. You will be capable of understanding in depth the requirements of a modular manufacturing organisation, whilst working with the in-house team to deliver such projects.

The Bid Manager will identify business opportunities that align with the Nova business strategy. They will be responsible for developing good working relationships with both the internal team and external parties to help forge long term trading relationships that secures work by value and type to meet the company objectives and financial targets.

Main duties and Responsibilities:

Working closely with the Managing Director and other heads of department in developing and implementing an ERP/MRP system.

As part of the management team you will produce a monthly report, stats and analytics related to the purchasing function in keeping the business fully appraised.

• Developing PQQ and tender responses
• Review client project plans and interpret their requirements
• Oversee and lead the planning and delivery of PQQ’s and bid submissions in line with agreed strategies
• To read and interpret the contractual tender documents and highlight areas of risk, making recommendations accordingly pre response
• Schedule and lead the internal bid management business process in developing winning bid strategies
• Where necessary, to allocate responsibility to other team members in support of costing the bid/tender submissions
• Acting as the point of contact for clients during the tendering/bid process
• Oversee the preparation of tender/bid submission documents
• Arrange adjudication meetings in accordance with company procedures
• Ensure that tender/bid submissions are presented in line with Nova corporate guidelines
• Ensure sign-off of any tender/bid submission by an authorised person
• Ensure that tender/bid responses are submitted in a timely fashion
• Respond to client RFI’s during the post tender period pre contract award
• Ensure that submitted tender/bid submissions are followed up to establish our success or failure to secure the contract
• Submit a detailed monthly report for review at the monthly management team meeting

Education, Qualifications & Experience

• Ambitious, flexible, career orientated individual who would relish the opportunity to be a key driver in a dynamic, pioneering business
• Desired; a degree qualification in Quantity Surveying or Construction
• At least five-years’ experience
• A broad knowledge of JCT/NEC contracts, including vesting, stage payments and title of goods
• ERP/MRP system knowledge (Microsoft Dynamics 365 preferable, but not essential)
• The ability to read and understand engineering/manufacturing drawings
• Proven ability to motivate and manage people
• Proficient in Microsoft Office/Excel/Project
• Highly organized with a proven track record of managing manufacturing purchasing schedules on time and to budget
• Good written English and technical writing experience
• Attention to detail is an imperative

Key Skills Required:

• Excellent communication skills
• First class negotiating skills
• An aptitude for figures and the ability to manage a budget
• An analytical mind
• QS/Commercial background
• Good understanding of commercial aspects of bidding including risk management
• The ability to prioritise tasks and manage your time to meet deadlines
• Must also be able to handle responsibility and the pressure of meeting deadlines
• Sense of humour essential

References to be supplied

MEP Revit Technician

Nova Structures Ltd is a Hampshire based, privately owned manufacturer of factory built modular houses and has been heavily engaged in research & development for the past seven years, prior to our plan to move into full-scale production in Q2 2023. We are a small, dedicated team made up of Design engineers, Production and HSEQ (Health, Safety, Environmental & Quality) professionals and are seeking to add another member to our growing team. This is a permanent role and an opportunity to join a very innovative company in growth mode. www.nova-structures.co.uk

Job Title: MEP Revit Technician

Reports to: Head of Design

Contract: Permanent

Annual Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 (based on experience)

Objectives of the role:

• Working with the Design and Manufacturing teams in creating bespoke MEP solutions for volumetric modular housing
• Detailed design and detailing for electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems for our housing system, in compliance with the latest Building regulations and SAP calculations.
• All designs to drawn and scheduled for manufacture in Revit, minimum experience of 3 Years working on live projects, creating, and editing families. Maintaining libraries and working in accordance with the company standards. For submission to building regulations and regulatory bodies.
• Supporting the sales functions by performing viability assessments of potential projects and to demonstrate the potential uses of our products.
• To work within the various specialisms that make up the Design Team, including in-house and outsourced specialists. Ensuring compliance to standards such as BOPAS (Build Offsite Property Assurance Scheme), and Building Regulations is central to this objective.
• To work with the Operations Team to innovate, improve and value engineer Nova products.
• To identify and record the costs of the design and to reduce them wherever possible, without compromising the objectives of the design brief.
• To ensure that all the above activities are conducted in compliance with the company’s ERP/IMS systems and other standards, including ISO 14001, ISO 9001 and ISO 45001, BIM Level 2, and the requirements of the sales processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Using Revit and other associated software to create and edit the detailed drawings required for the sales, production engineering and manufacturing teams and outsourced specialists.
• To ensure that accurate fabrication, production, and assembly drawings are produced to Geometrical Dimensioning and Tolerances (GDMT) for design and manufacturing.
• To ensure that all drawings and supporting processes are BIM Level 2 compliant.
• Ensure all drawings are approved through the designated change control process before being issued.
• Prepare standard details for Client Information Packs.
• Work with the Production Team to design for ease of manufacture and assembly (DfMA).
• Work with the manufacturing and procurement team to assist in value engineering of the products. This will include creating Bills of Materials for each design and monitoring raw material and other relevant input costs, to ensure that the product cost models used by the company are always up to date.
• Work with colleagues to successfully project manage the design programme by planning, monitoring, and reporting on progress to the respective Line Manager and/or Director.
• Carry out all work in accordance with the Nova Integrated Management System (IMS) covering Quality, Health & Safety, Environmental, Information Security, BOPAS and other standards that may be relevant to the company’s success.

Skills & Experience required:

• A Minimum of 3 years working within the Housing and Engineering industry, whether that be with a Consultancy, House Builder or Developer.
• 3 years working with Revit on live projects.
• A working knowledge of the Building Regulations and planning process.
• Experience in producing detailed technical drawings for residential projects.
• Ability to structure and produce assembly drawings for manufacture.
• Experience in modular building an advantage but not essential.
• Experience of designing Electrical, Heating, and plumbing systems for submission to regulatory authorities.

General Responsibilities:

• Nova has defined standards of performance to meet external and internal customer requirements. All staff are expected as part of their day-to-day job role to meet and where possible exceed customer expectations of service and seek value for money in all aspects of their work.
• Diversity, Respect and Equal Opportunities are key aspects of our Values. The company expects employees to work within the Company’s Equality & Diversity and People Management Policies and to ensure that these are complied with throughout all activities within the scope of this role to ensure the highest standards of customer care. All job holders need to work in a way that reflects the company’s Values.
• Duties may involve having access to information of a confidential nature that may be covered by the Data Protection Act, be commercially sensitive or relate to client information. In such circumstances confidentiality must be maintained at all times in accordance with the company’s policies. If you are unclear at any time, refer the matter to the Managing Director.
• The Health, safety, and welfare of anyone working with Nova and those we work with are of vital importance to the company. Our Board approved a Health and Safety Policy and Statement, and the structure of regular meetings will ensure the right resources and training are provided, that people understand their responsibilities for services and each other, and that high standards of health and safety are delivered, monitored, and regularly reviewed.
• Undertake all reasonable personal development activity designed to support you in your role.

CV to: careers@nova-structures.co.uk

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES

Modular Design Technician

Nova Structures Ltd is a Hampshire based, privately owned manufacturer of factory built modular houses and has been heavily engaged in research & development for the past seven years, prior to our plan to move into full-scale production in Q2 2023. We are a small, dedicated team made up of Design engineers, Production and HSEQ (Health, Safety, Environmental & Quality) professionals and are seeking to add another member to our growing team. This is a permanent role and an opportunity to join a very innovative company in growth mode. www.nova-structures.co.uk

Job title: Modular Design Technician

Reports to: Head of Design

Contract: Permanent

Annual salary: £30,000-£40,000 (based on experience)

Objectives of the role:

• Working in the Design team producing Revit models, for the design, manufacture, and construction of Modular Volumetric Housing System.
• Our design covers all the Building Disciplines; Architecture, Structural Engineering, MEP and Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA).
• Working in a multi skilled environment, design, and coordination with all business functions, producing Regulatory compliant and economic designs in a timely and efficient manner.
• Maintaining and creating appropriate Revit families in accordance with Nova company standards.
• Supporting the sales functions by performing viability assessments of potential projects and to demonstrate the potential uses of our products. Producing renderings of potential layouts and finishes to clients’ specifications and requirements.
• To work within the various specialisms that make up the Design Team, including in-house and outsourced specialists. Ensuring compliance to standards such as BOPAS (Build Offsite and Property Assurance Scheme) and Building Regulations is central to this objective.
• To work with the Operations Team to innovate, improve and value engineer Nova products.
• To identify and record the costs of the design and to reduce them where possible, without compromising the objectives of the design brief.
• To ensure that all the above activities are conducted in compliance with the company’s ERP and IMS systems and other systems and standards, including ISO 14001, ISO 9001 and ISO 45001, BIM Level 2, and the requirements of the sales processes.

Specific tasks:

• Using Revit and other associated software to create and edit the detailed drawings required for the Sales Team, the Production Engineering and Manufacturing Team and outsourced specialists.
• To ensure that all drawings and supporting processes are BIM Level 2 compliant.
• To ensure that accurate Fabrication, Production and Assembly drawings are produced to Geometrical Dimensioning and Tolerances (GDMT) for design and manufacturing.
• Ensure all drawings are approved through the designated change control process before being issued.
• Maintain the material and component specifications database on the Nova server for each product. Ensure all materials are fit for purpose and meet the required performance specifications in the overall design.
• Prepare standard details for Client Information Packs.
• Work with the production team to design for ease of manufacture and assembly (DfMA).
• Work with the manufacturing and procurement team to assist in value engineering the products. This will include creating Bills of Materials for each design and monitoring raw material and other relevant input costs, to ensure that the product cost models used by the company are always up to date.
• Work with colleagues to successfully project manage the design programme by planning, monitoring, and reporting on progress to the respective Line Manager and/or Director.
• Carry out all work in accordance with the Nova Integrated Management System (IMS) covering Quality, Health & Safety, Environmental, Information Security, BOPAS and other standards that may be relevant to the company’s success.

Skills required:

• Previous working experience in a working in a multi-discipline environment desirable.
• Minimum level of qualification – HNC in an Engineering related discipline.
• A Minimum of 3 years working within the Housing and Engineering industry, whether that be with a Consultancy, House Builder or Engineering Practice.
• 3 years working with Revit on live projects.
• A working knowledge of the Building Regulations, Regulatory Approval, and planning process.
• Experience in producing detailed technical drawings for residential projects.
• Ability to structure and produce assembly drawings for manufacture.
• Experience in modular building an advantage but not essential.

General Responsibilities:

• Nova has defined standards of performance to meet external and internal customer requirements. All staff are expected as part of their day-to-day job role to meet and where possible exceed customer expectations of service and seek value for money in all aspects of their work.
• Diversity, Respect and Equal Opportunities are key aspects of our Values. The company expects employees to work within the Company’s Equality & Diversity and People Management Policies and to ensure that these are complied with throughout all activities within the scope of this role to ensure the highest standards of customer care. All job holders need to work in a way that reflects the company’s Values.
• Duties may involve having access to information of a confidential nature that may be covered by the Data Protection Act, be commercially sensitive or relate to client information. In such circumstances confidentiality must be maintained at all times in accordance with the company’s policies. If you are unclear at any time, refer the matter to the Managing Director.
• The Health, safety, and welfare of anyone working with Nova and those we work with are of vital importance to the company. Our Board approved a Health and Safety Policy and Statement, and the structure of regular meetings will ensure the right resources and training are provided, that people understand their responsibilities for services and each other, and that high standards of health and safety are delivered, monitored, and regularly reviewed.
• Undertake all reasonable personal development activity designed to support you in your role.

CV to: careers@nova-structures.co.uk

References to be provided

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES