Lead Event Carpenter

• Assigning and explaining tasks to your team.
• Communicating with various client groups to determine the time frames within which projects should be completed.
• Calculating the amount of labour, time, and materials needed for each project.
• Creating and adjusting project schedules accordingly.
• Ordering all materials required for projects.
• Supervising the carpenters, unskilled and semi-skilled workers, and subcontractors.
• Managing all carpentry duties required, including both rough and finished carpentry.
• Maintaining accurate records of all work done by your team.
• Create plans, drawings, and sketches as required.
• Assist in design phase to improve proposals where required.
• Coordinate space and set-up requirements with various departments as needed.
• Execute tasks and collaborate where required to complete on deadline.
• Oversee the management and repair of tools and other equipment.
• Ensure that a safe work environment is maintained.

• Minimum 10 years' experience as carpenter in Major Event settings in Europe or North America.
• Fluent in English
• Relevant experience in working with full range of carpentry materials.
• Excellent understanding of carpentry techniques and methods of installation and construction.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Proficient in using electrical and manual equipment and measurement tools.
• Ability to read, produce and amend technical documents and drawings.
• Willingness to adhere to safety guidelines.
• Excellent understanding of mathematics.
• Sound knowledge of safety standards and procedures.
• The ability to oversee and instruct in the use of all tools and equipment.
• In good physical condition

• Degree or equivalent higher education required. (UK Level 6 or equivalent)
• Working at height qualification required (RoSPA accredited course or equivalent)
• Rope access qualification an advantage (IRATA Lvl 2 or 3 or equivalent)
• Driving License required.

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