Wooden Element Designer

Job Description Whatever is built in this world, it must be reliable now and always. For us, every dream of a home, every customer success story, and every city-sized solution begins with people. Quality results come from smart collective choices, which we make real through our best work and skill. This is how we do more than just build well. We build the joy of success and value that lasts. A well-built tomorrow is created together. We are seeking for our wooden element factory in Hämeenlinna: Wooden Element Designer At the wooden element factory, we design and manufacture large wooden elements and industrial pre-fabrication products for professional builders. The product range includes large elements such as exterior walls, roof elements, fire stops, intermediate floors, warehouses, and noise barriers. As an Element Designer, you will be responsible for preparing element plans, production quality control, and production management. You will also participate in supporting tasks for late-stage procurement. What will help you succeed in this role: You will succeed in this position if you can grasp the big picture and lead work systematically to completion. Strong interaction skills are important in this role, as you will work closely with various stakeholders daily. We expect experience in wooden structure design and a higher education degree in the construction industry (e.g., Construction Engineer or Construction Foreman). We value previous experience in design roles, but you may also be at the beginning of your career. Previous experience in wooden construction is considered an advantage. Familiarity with AutoCAD and ArchiCAD design software is preferred. How to succeed at YIT: - You understand customer needs and can combine your daily work, decisions, and solutions to create customer value. - You take responsibility for your work, set clear priorities, and see things through to the end. You operate in a reliable manner, emphasizing safety and quality, turning plans into results that others can trust. - You are curious and proactive in developing your skills. You learn from experiences, share your expertise openly, and promote continuous improvement and stronger performance. - You work openly with others, consider people, and act respectfully and empathetically. You build trust, cooperation, and psychological safety so that we can succeed together. What we offer: We want you to succeed in your work and develop as a professional. At YIT, you can expect: - A strategically significant role and the opportunity to have a broad impact at YIT - Opportunities for continuous learning and development, supporting your professional growth at different stages of your career - Diverse and meaningful work that offers variety and opportunities to expand your experience and deepen your expertise - Comprehensive occupational health, safety, and wellbeing support, so you can perform at your best in your work over the long term - Clear and consistent leadership where people are trusted, supported, and encouraged to take responsibility and succeed - A workplace where professionals want to stay and develop. YIT has been recognized as the most desired employer in the construction industry (Universum 2025). A well-built tomorrow is made today, apply now. Submit your application by August 23, 2026. We review applications during the application period, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Our recruitment process is smooth and transparent. We will keep you updated at all stages of the process. If you want to hear more about this position and your future team, you can contact Design Manager Sami Hirvonen at +358 40840 3101 or via email at sami.hirvonen@yit.fi. YIT builds attractive living environments in Europe. We build homes for a good life, spaces where people and companies can succeed, and infrastructure that ensures the functioning of society. We operate in seven countries and employ approximately 4,100 professionals. In 2025, our turnover was 1.8 billion euros. YIT Oyj's shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. YIT. A well-built tomorrow.