Senior Construction Manager

Proactive are currently recruiting for a Senior Construction Manager to join a fast-paced and innovative creative production business specialising in large-scale events, experiential projects and bespoke fabrication.

Responsibilities:

Lead and manage scenic construction and fabrication projects through the workshop from initial production to completion
Supervise and support workshop teams on a day-to-day basis, ensuring workloads, resources and deadlines are effectively managed
Take ownership of assigned projects, coordinating production activity to ensure delivery against agreed timescales and budgets
Accurately estimate and cost fabrication projects, taking into account materials, labour and production requirements
Manage project budgets effectively, monitoring expenditure and ensuring accurate financial reconciliation
Identify and resolve technical challenges throughout the fabrication and construction process
Develop practical solutions to complex construction and fabrication problems
Interpret technical drawings, models, plans and elevations to ensure work is produced accurately and to the required standard
Work closely with production managers, designers and technical teams to plan fabrication and assembly processes
Ensure technical information and assembly requirements are clearly communicated and documented
Maintain high standards of quality across all workshop and fabrication activities
Work closely with workshop management to ensure machinery and equipment are appropriately maintained and serviced
Support the development, training and progression of workshop technicians and junior team members
Build effective working relationships with internal teams, suppliers, clients and external production partners
Assist with the planning and delivery of complex installations, fit-ups and large-scale fabrication projects where required
Safely handle and manoeuvre large, complex and intricate fabricated structures and scenerySkills:

Minimum 5 years' experience within a scenic construction, event production, exhibition, theatre or specialist fabrication environment
Strong practical carpentry and/or metalwork skills
Strong understanding of materials, construction methods and fabrication techniques used within events or creative production
Good understanding of project costing, budgets and resource management
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, plans, elevations and 3D models
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to make effective decisions under pressure
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Confident leading and supporting a diverse workshop team
Strong understanding of health and safety requirements within a workshop, events, theatre or construction environment
High attention to detail with a strong commitment to quality
Proactive approach with a willingness to develop new skills and improve working practices
Confident working independently while also contributing effectively as part of a wider production team
Experience with CAD or other technical design software would be advantageous
Forklift experience would be advantageousHow to Apply:

For more information on the role, or an informal discussion regarding opportunities we have available, please contact Victoria Pseftoudis on .

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