BUILD MANAGERS

We are looking for skilled and energetic people to manage our stage and art installation builds across the UK. You will lead a dynamic team of riggers, set builders, fabricators and LED & video techs to create spectacular stages and art installations that appear across the UK and internationally.

ROLE

You must be a confident leader, comfortable managing a team, mentoring other staff and able to adapt and react to changing circumstances with a calm and considered approach. The build manager is a core member of the small team of directors, project managers and skilled makers. This is a great opportunity for the right person to join a tight-knit, friendly and passionate team that thrives on a challenge. Challenging briefs and boundary pushing designs will stretch and expand your knowledge and contacts and make this role interesting and fulfilling. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Managing a team of multi-skilled crew members 
• Liaising with project managers in terms of crewing, loading schedules and packing
  
• Liaising with Clients in relation to build schedules and site
• Make sure that all Health & Safety requirements are adhered to, ensuring safety of all persons onsite 
• Regular liaison with the Senior Management Team, reporting on build progress and risks to schedule
• Leading the build team in the delivery of major stage & art construction projects
• Lead by example, providing support and guidance to the build team 
  
• Consulting with project managers to check and approve construction methods, schedule and build processes
  
• Maintaining a tidy & organised working environment
• The role is hands on and you will lead others by example
  
• Contribute to company objectives in developing more sustainable practises
  

KNOWLEDGE

• Min 7 years relevant experience of temporary installation construction build management and methods within related sectors (ie stage, art)
• You will have worked for a major staging / temporary structure / construction or scenic build company or comparable organisation in a leadership role
• A solid background in multidisciplinary fabrication and be adept at interpreting working drawings and briefs
• An understanding of a wide range of relevant safety processes throughout project design and installation. 
• Trucking logistics & loading experience
• A solid knowledge of the fabrication & construction of temporary structures
• Understanding of H&S requirements
• Good knowledge of sustainable material sourcing and advising on the best methods of production to achieve overall business sustainability aims

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Ability to work to tight deadlines, managing a team's time effectively and within schedule 
• Comfortable managing and scheduling resources
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent communication to manage a growing team of people with varying skill sets & abilities
  
• Strong leadership skills
• Own transport essential as our workshop is based on a farm and is ten mins drive from Sittingbourne station
• Competent using Google Docs,  MS Word and MS Excel
• An understanding of a wide range of relevant safety processes throughout project design and installation
  
• FLT & tele licence
  
• IPAF 
• Working at height 
• Multi-disciplinary fabrication experience 
• Full UK Driving Licence
• H&S Training

​​QUALIFICATIONS

A general education to include 5 GCSE passes at Grade C or above (including Maths and English), or an equivalent educational qualification, or relevant experience - Apprentice trained, or time served fabrication experience

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Positive attitude to work
• A strong, empathic leadership style
• Excellent communication skills
• Highly organised and able to work flexibly, under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Drive, enthusiasm and commitment
• Have a flexible approach to working hours, particularly during busy periods of the year
• Willingness to undertake relevant training as appropriate
• Enthusiasm to support other areas of the department as required
• Willingness to adopt new ways of working and to make improvements
• Good eye for detail and be able to produce high quality work consistently
• Must be practically minded to find solutions to problems

 If you are interested in applying please email careers@lucidcreates.co.uk with a CV, Covering Letter & Portfolio (where applicable)

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