Supersets is an innovative scenery construction company, specialising in film and television, pop promos, commercials, events and high end visual merchandising. We are seeking an exceptional Construction Coordinator to join our team. We are currently in an exciting period of growth and the successful candidate will play a vital role in the next stage of development.

The Construction Coordinator will be responsible for leading on the build and design of our scenery construction projects and overseeing all works produced in the workshop. We are looking for an individual with extensive scenic construction experience and the ability to lead and manage teams of freelance carpenters and painters across multiple projects.

The ability to work independently and to communicate effectively with others so as to provide and receive required information is vital for this role, as is having a proactive and driven approach to work.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Construction Coordinator

To work closely with the Project Manager to coordinate complex projects as one of the first points of contact for clients, staff, subcontractors and suppliers, ensuring that projects are delivered on time and within budget to an exceptional standard.

To create comprehensive CAD drawings of scenic elements using Vectorworks.

To ensure adequate written records of all agreements with clients are maintained while projects are ongoing.

To represent Supersets at client meetings and recces.

Workshop Management

To supervise the crew chiefs and subcontractors in the workshop, ensuring workshop rules are adhered to at all times.

To monitor employee and subcontractor timekeeping and to be responsible for addressing persistent lateness with the individuals involved.

To carry out building and equipment inductions for new members of staff and subcontractors, completing skills checklists to verify levels of experience and competency.

To be responsibility for quality control of the works produced by team members and to address any issues that may arise in relation to this.

To complete regular stock checks of workshop materials and ensure adequate levels of stock materials are maintained at all times.

To ensure regular maintenance checks are carried out on all workshop machinery.

Costing and Budgeting

To provide accurate and comprehensive quotations to new and existing clients using the Supersets in house system and via our cloud based financial system.

To monitor and control project budgets to ensure works are delivered within budget, maximising profit margins, and regularly reporting back to the Company Director.

To order equipment and materials, keeping detailed records of all project expenditure.

To raise, record and send out sales invoices to clients.

Health & Safety

In conjunction with the Company Director and Operations Manager to help devise, develop and implement policies for ensuring safe working within the workshop and on location. To undertake risk assessments and method statements and ensure compliance with relevant Health and Safety legislation.

To help ensure tidiness and safety within the workshop and off site locations.

To take reasonable care for all health and safety matters concerning the post holder and for anyone reporting to the post holder, in accordance with Supersets Health and Safety procedures.

Equal Opportunities

To conduct all activities taking account of the Supersets Equal Opportunities' policy, ensuring that all clients, contacts, employees and subcontractors are treated fairly and with dignity and respect.

To promote the company's commitment to equality and diversity and to ensure that all staff and subcontractors comply with the policy.

Person Specification

Essential skills and experience:

Extensive experience of scenic construction builds
Proven experience of managing teams / workshops
Excellent eye for detail
Proficient in CAD drawing
High level of competence in costing scenic builds and installs
Self motivated, highly driven and enthusiastic
Excellent problem solving ability
Ability to communicate effectively and work well as part of a team

Desirable skills and experience:

Vectorworks experience
CNC programming experience
Experience using Mac computers and software


APPLICATIONS
To apply, please send your CV, covering letter and salary expectation.
Deadline: ASAP. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.