Frames Design & Build Ltd

Reports To: Director
Working Hours: 40 hour week over 5 days (Mon – Fri)
Salary: c.£45K+ according to experience 

The Role

Responsible for the leadership, overseeing construction and control of a wide range of projects from small business seminars to major corporate events within a creative and set construction environment.  

Duties to Include

• Managing the projects from initial brief through to delivery 
• Client liaison, meeting & management 
• Produce drawings and costings based on the client’s brief 
• Taking enquiries through to a quote (by liaising with the client to ensure the brief is fully understood, and having quantified and costed the bill of materials)  
• Preparing build drawings by interpreting the brief, model and designer’s drawings, having discussed the brief with the workshop staff. 
• Produce job sheets and working drawings for workshop construction 
• Order materials, transport and graphic requirements 
• Schedule build times and onsite labour requirements  
• Monitor progress of build through the workshop and discuss & implement changes as they arise to ensure on-time delivery and installation 
• Have the ability to work with external partners & specialists involved in any event; Sound, AV, lighting etc 
• Managing the build process ensuring deadlines and budgets are adhered to, and keeping client advised of any potential cost changes that may occur 
• The above is a detailed process and one that requires close attention to detail.

The Candidate

Ideal applicants would have experience of project managing design and builds, with a strong understanding of construction methods, production processes & materials. It would suit someone who has held a similar role before or who is currently a workshop foreman looking to progress into a more client facing role. Ideally fluent in CAD. 

Desired Skills:

• Client facing experience 
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to juggle multiple projects at one time 
• A keen eye for detail & ability to process and recall ever-changing factors 
• Practical experience in construction methods 
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Illustrator and MS Office 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills  
• Experience in people management with strong customer & interpersonal skills. 
• Ability to work as a team   

Reports To: Workshop Manager
Working Hours: 40 hour week (some evening/weekend working required)
Salary: c.£20-35K+ according to experience 

The Role

This position would suit a carpetner/set builder with good working knowledge of materials, tools & all woodworking skills. There are opportunities to both travel & get training in this role. 

Duties to Include:

• Construct & erect scenery & sets as instructed
• Take information from job lists and CAD/Illustrator drawings
• Provide feedback to the Project Manger on all aspects of the job
• Ensure H&S regulations are maintained and that the working environments are safe both in the workshop & on client site
• Drive own vehicle, company vehicle or hire vehicle as required in the UK & overseas
• Undertake internal/external training in the developments of your skills & duties

The Candidate

Ideal applicants would have experience of the events industry, but this is not essential. A team player, able to take instructions with a willingness to work outside normal hours & abroad if required for a specific job. 

Desired Skills:

• Practical experience in construction methods 
• Able to interpret plans & drawings from AutoCAD / Illustrator
• Ability to take instruction & guidance
• Work as part of a team, but also independently.   
• Good organisational skills & a keen eye for detail.