Asper Recruitment

Project Manager - Exhibitions This is an excellent chance for you to join a very exiting team with and be part of something truly unique. My client are recruiting for a Project Manager who's key roles are to: prepare quotes for our clients and organise the safe and efficient delivery of manufactured exhibition stands throughout the UK and Europe. Supported by a team of Account Managers, Designers, Production Specialists and Stand Builders. Duties and responsibilities Deep relationship building across the business, with clients and stakeholders. Pricing up designs / drawings and preparing quotations for clients. Development, production and delivery of projects from brief through to delivery. Creating and managing timelines and priorities for each job. Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines. Project Budget accountability. Work with the wider team to achieve best practice in planning, delivery and client management. Completing health and safety documentation for each project as required. Travelling to events and client meetings as required. On-site project management and exhibitor liaison during build up and breakdown. Being able to communicate with clients and build strong relationships. Managing contact with third party contractors both in the UK and overseas. Maintaining records on the company's software systems. Checking the accuracy of 3D designs, visualisations and working drawings. Ensuring excellent customer service and quality delivery. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Qualifications and requirements Interpersonal Skills the ability to work well in a team, as well as to manage and motivate others. Pro-active, approachable, supportive and a positive attitude are a must. Experience in project managing exhibition stands from concept to completion. Minimum 3 years of experience. Understanding operational aspects of organising Exhibitions, stands and the ability to read floorplans. Flexibility is a key attribute as this varied role will include travel and irregular working hours including early mornings, late evenings and weekends. Outstanding communication, excellent organisational and time management skills. Full UK driving licence and own vehicle essential.

Duties include but are not limited to: Reporting to the Operations Director, accountable for the management and delivery of bespoke joinery projects within the retail sector ensuring all projects are delivered on time, to the highest quality standards and within budget. Main point of contact for project stakeholders Collaborate with external stakeholders inclusive of main contractors, architects and designers to ensure efficient and seamless project delivery Develop and manage project programmes to ensure delivery dates are met Development and management of project risk register Attendance at all project meetings including design co-ordination meetings and site meetings, documenting minutes and actions and circulating to project team Project status reporting, managing stakeholder expectations with timely reporting of project risks Liaison with Operations Director ensuring project work orders are sufficiently scheduled to meet required dates Carry out site surveys for joinery Liaison with internal design and draughting team ensuring drawing details align with design intent Oversee project quality control with regular checks of products as they progress through the production process Manage project costs, recording and submitting costs for all additions and variations Carry out monthly valuations of works completed and submittal of payment applications Monitor project cashflows, ensuring timely submittal of payment applications and invoices ensuring the business is not exposed to financial risk Keep and maintain detailed project records Prepare RAMS for site installation teams Attend regular site inspections throughout installation including snagging and client sign off Prepare and issue O&M manuals Requirements: Excellent leadership and management skills Team leader with proven experience in managing and motivating project teams Strong knowledge of joinery fabrication and finishing procedures with a wide understanding of joinery materials including timber, boards, veneers, laminates, and hardware Commercial awareness is essential, including a strong understanding of project budgets Confident with IT systems and use of digital project management software

Solidworks Designer required Role responsibilities On a daily basis you will be working on joinery projects, creating production drawings, preparing manufacturing drawings, as well as installation drawings. You will be working in a team together with the Design Manager and Project Managers. Personal skills • Capacity to work well in a multi-disciplinary team and a desire to facilitate the success of those around you • A pro-active approach to communication, problem solving and task completion • Ability to personally develop, improve and thrive with constructive feedback • Excellent written and verbal communication Technical skills • Experience and understanding of modern joinery construction techniques with a joinery background in interior fit-out. • Strong knowledge of material properties and design skills • Excellent skills in Solidworks Benefits • Competitive benefits package included

My client are recruiting for a Site manager to work on various joinery fit-out projects. They have an excellent reputation resulting in repeat business. The site manager will be required to oversee the day-to-day activities on site and make sure the constructions program is being followed on time and safely. You will have a pro-active approach when overseeing sub-contractors who will be conducting internal fit out and refurbishment works to complete mainly office fit-out projects. You will need to make sure that health and safety is being adhered to at all times and reports are being sent to the Contracts Manager daily. Duties will include site inductions, tool box talks, RAMS, day to day sub contractor supervision, progress meetings, all site H&S and short term programming. The ideal candidate will have previous shopfitting experience on retails projects and hold a; CSCS SMSTS First Aid In return, good rates are on offer with future work.

JOB SUMMARY: As the Exhibition Workshop Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end production process for exhibition stands and other relevant builds (e.g. shopfitting, business/commercial spaces, etc.). Ensuring that our projects are executed flawlessly, meeting high-quality standards, and delivered on time and within budget. Job Description: Workshop Manager To lead and manage the production team, providing guidance, mentoring and ensuring a culture of excellence. Develop and execute production strategies to meet project goals and deadlines. Collaborate closely with the design and sales teams to understand project requirements and objectives. Create detailed production plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and budgets. Ensure efficient project execution, monitoring progress, and addressing any issues that may arise. Maintain high standards of quality throughout the production process, conducting regular quality checks and inspections. Ensure that all workshop tools and machinery are regularly inspected and maintained. Implement quality improvement initiatives and best practices. Manage production resources, including materials, equipment, and staffing to optimise efficiency and minimise waste. Procure materials where relevant and coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery. Ensure that appropriate vehicles are allocated as required for loading and transport to install venues. Monitor production budgets, control costs, and identify opportunities for cost savings without compromising quality. Ensure a safe and compliant working environment for the production team, adhering to industry regulations and best practices. Implement and enforce safety protocols and procedures. Maintain accurate records of production activities, costs, and timelines. Provide regular progress reports to the senior management team. Act as an advocate for company processes, owning, following and where relevant, supporting their evolution to ensure effectiveness, from enquiry, quotation and project cycle to production and delivery. Ownership of cost control and project profitability within your remit - all orders raised must be in line with approved budgets, any concerns or issues should be raised to client leads and Head of Operations Essential Skills: Exhibition Workshop Manager Production manager experience Carpentry experience / joinery background Responsible for the facility and maintenance H&S / HR management Capacity management

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Joinery Workshop Manager within an established joinery manufacturing company based in Leeds. Workshop Manager Responsibilities: Workshop Manage the daily workload of the Joinery workshop and spray shop operatives in order that delivery and installation dates and practical completion is achieved. Liaise with the design team regarding manufacturing techniques and best practice Order materials for each project and ensure consumable stock levels are in good order in a cost-efficient manner Ensure all activities are compliant with HSE regulation Machine and tools servicing and maintenance Coordinating deliveries and collections to and from sites (tools and furniture) Organisation of samples for client sign off Site Installation Liaise with Client Site Managers on a daily basis regarding site activity and site requirements Regular site visits to ascertain access, working conditions, deliveries/collections Attend client programme meetings and site meetings where necessary Manage site fitters activities, toolbox talks, discipline, productivity, in a cost-effective manner. Ensure all activities are compliant with site health and safety regulations Workshop/Production Manager experience 3 years minimum • Full understanding of joinery manufacturing • Good command of spoken English Language • Fully competent in bespoke furniture / joinery manufacturing

Key Responsibilities • Produce site programmes indicating project duration, scope of works and time scales per trade. • Liaise with the commercial and internal departments to ensure the lead in time is programmed / co-ordinated to suit the projects undertaken. • Priorities workload, manage and provide solutions to issues in relation to contracts assigned. • To work closely with the production team to ensure joinery production targets and transport requests can be met. • Develop and maintain good working relationship with the client. • To develop and implement working relationships with architect, designers, building control and other third parties. • Attend site meetings with client, EUK management and sub-contractors, produce accurately recorded minutes. • To work closely with the Commercial and Procurement team to control labour, material purchases and sub-contractor budgets. • Manage sub-contractors. • Ensure Health & Safety regulations are met in accordance with the current legislation. • Assist Commercial team and / or Director/s with final account preparation. Key Skills • Previous experience in management of shopfitting contracts. • Communication at all levels both internally and externally. • Knowledge of current Health & Safety legislation.

The Role: • Using internal estimating and take-off systems to accurately cost project/enquiry. • Calculating preliminary costs, in conjunction with Account Managers and Delivery Teams • Developing client relationships to enhance opportunities to tender, negotiate and enhance tender margins. • Liaising with the Client and Design Team during the tender process • Producing sub-contract and material enquires for the woodworking/joinery products. • Answering sub-contractor and supplier queries and appraising quotations • Checking tender documents, making amendments where required • Abstracting information into subcontract and material packages • Identifying scope for design alternatives and value engineering • Attending site surveys when required • Attending adjudication meeting and present full tender to Estimating Manager, ensuring all risks are highlighted. • Attend post tender negotiations with clients. Previous experienced needed for the role: • Confidence in taking enquires from clients, pricing, presenting quotes for internal adjudication and submitting professionally to the client teams. • A good understanding of the manufacturing and installation processes. • This is a fantastic opportunity to become a part of a busy, progressive company who can offer a rewarding working environment and good scope for career progression and some amazing projects to be involved in.

Joinery Senior Sprayer Required! Working in the spray booth, Spraying bespoke furniture items. Also being part of the undercoating, sanding and top coating painting processes, ensuring that all component carcasses and parts which together make up whole furniture pieces are ready for the final assembly process to agreed standards of quality and time. Good personal organisation and time management skills. Good understanding of furniture manufacture and finishing. Opportunities for growth into Head of Spray position.

Our client, are specialist in high quality joinery based in Hemel Hempstead are seeking a Joinery Sprayer to join them on a permanent, full-time basis. This role is based in their modern workshop where you will be responsible for preparing, spraying and finishing a wide range of bespoke joinery items. Joinery Sprayer Position Overview Preparing and sanding timber products prior to finishing Mixing and applying paints, lacquers and stains to bespoke joinery items Producing high quality finishes on windows, doors and interior joinery Maintaining spray equipment, tools and the spray booth area Inspecting finished items to ensure quality standards are met Supporting the wider workshop team when required Working from technical drawings and product specifications Ensuring safe working practices are followed at all times Joinery Sprayer Position Requirements Previous spraying or joinery finishing experience Able to prepare, sand and finish timber products to a high standard Professional, reliable and presentable Seeking a long term, permanent role

Title: AluminiumFabricator Purpose: To help fabricate all packages of work within the Fabrication Department Reports To: Fabrication Team Leader. Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities To assist in the development and documentation of fabrication processes. To help ensure QA checks on incoming, in process and outgoing materials are undertaken. To help maintain the factory environmental, health and safely compliance. To work as part of a team, working to agreed timescales and deadlines. Knowledge/Skills/Experience Technical knowledge of manufacturing aluminium glazing windows & door industry experience

My client who are a joinery manufacturer are recruiting for a technical CAD designer. Role responsibilities On a daily basis you will be working on joinery projects, creating production drawings, preparing manufacturing drawings, as well as installation drawings. You will be working in a team together with the Design Manager and Project Managers. Personal skills • Capacity to work well in a multi-disciplinary team and a desire to facilitate the success of those around you • A pro-active approach to communication, problem solving and task completion • Ability to personally develop, improve and thrive with constructive feedback • Excellent written and verbal communication Technical skills • Experience and understanding of modern furniture construction techniques with a joinery background in bespoke cabinet making • Sharp attention to detail How am I going to design this cabinet if I have to make it? • Strong knowledge of material properties and design skills • Excellent skills in AutoCAD (2D, 3D) Benefits • Competitive benefits package included

My client are on the lookout for a highly skilled bench joiner to join the team, You will be expected to produce high quality joinery and bespoke furniture. As a Bench Joiner/Cabinet Maker, you will play a crucial role in the production of high-quality joinery. You will be responsible for operating a range of machinery and hand tools to construct and assemble a variety of products, ensuring they meet the required specifications and quality standards. Responsibilities Interpret technical drawings, plans, and specific instructions to manufacture joinery and staircases Measure, cut, shape, and fit wood and other materials to construct furniture pieces, such as cabinets, desks, and shelves Use a range of machinery and hand tools, including saws, drills, planers, and sanders, to work on different construction projects Apply appropriate finishes, such as stains, varnishes, or paints, to enhance the appearance and protect the surfaces of the joinery and furniture Collaborate with other team members, such as designers and project managers, to ensure the timely completion of projects Inspect and test finished products for quality and accuracy, making any necessary adjustments or repairs Maintain and clean equipment, ensuring it is in proper working order and safe to use

My client are a dynamic and expanding manufacturing company who specialise in the manufacturing of aluminium Glazing, windows & doors including bifolds, sliding doors. Looking for experienced individuals with window systems knowledge and fabrication experience. Alot of overtime and growth within the company for long term career prospects.

The key tasks of the quantity surveyor that my client are looking to recruit for are listed below. Responsibitilies: Procurement of sub-contractors Prepare tender documents Evaluate tender returns and provide recommendation to contracts Director/Commercial Manager Prepare and send sub-contract order documents to appointed contractor Ensure receipt of all relevant documents from sub-contractor before their works commence on site Sub-contractor payments Check/agree interim valuation, request invoice and issue along with payment certificate to commercial manager/contracts director/accounts Provide payment forecast to commercial manager/contracts director/accounts Check and confirm any variations Issue instruction for additional works where necessary Interim Valuations & Final Accounts Check and agree monthly valuations against contract sum Agreed valuation should cover actual spend on project Agree Final Accounts with Employer Design team / consultant meetings Attend meetings to keep up to date with design progress Carry out market research/cost analysis for design proposals where required Action any relevant points raised in meetings Site queries Assist site team/sub-contractors with technical queries Contact relevant consultant/designer if required to Sub-contractor progress meetings Monitor along with project manager / site team contractor progress against contract programme Assist in ensuring that the contractor is working in line with issued contract Assist in resolving any issues raised Site procurement meetings Action relevant issues raised in meetings Raise any procurement issues that the site team need be made aware of Assist in resolving any issues raised

The Role: • Using internal estimating and take-off systems to accurately cost project/enquiry. • Calculating preliminary costs, in conjunction with Account Managers and Delivery Teams • Developing client relationships to enhance opportunities to tender, negotiate and enhance tender margins. • Liaising with the Client and Design Team during the tender process • Producing sub-contract and material enquires for joinery. • Answering sub-contractor and supplier queries and appraising quotations • Checking tender documents, making amendments where required • Abstracting information into subcontract and material packages • Identifying scope for design alternatives and value engineering • Attending site surveys when required • Attend post tender negotiations with clients. Previous experienced needed for the role: • Joinery manufacturing experience ideally. • Confidence in taking enquires from clients, pricing, presenting quotes for internal adjudication and submitting professionally to the client teams. • A good understanding of the manufacturing and installation processes. • This is a fantastic opportunity to become a part of a busy, progressive company who can offer a rewarding working environment and good scope for career progression and some amazing projects to be involved in.

Quantity Surveyor Experienced in Joinery / Drywall My client is a speciliast joinery and fit out contractor that carry out high-end and premium projects. They have developed market leading expertise in interior fit-out and joinery. Key Duties and Responsibilities are: Oversee measures and report variances. Prepare and settle interim claims. repare supporting documentation for the client and their consultants. Identify, measure, and agree variations. Cost investigations. Prepare and submit weekly financial report to client and client QS. Manage several projects at different stages at any one time. Provide accounts department with monthly cost/valuation information for costing purposes and quarterly for management accounts within the required time scales. Advice to management on contractual matters. Measurement and agreement of Project Final Accounts. Essential Qualities the successful candidate should have: Recent and relevant surveying experience in a similar position within the construction/fit out industry. Excellent IT skills especially Microsoft Office and Excel. Proven ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) to build relationships with colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders. Strong knowledge of contract documents, construction practices and techniques. Ability to work effectively both alone and in a team environment. Continually seeking ways to improve, adapt and innovate while meeting compliance and commercial requirements. FWH: One day working from home and 4 days working in the office.

Job description My client are looking to recruit for a Senior CAD draughtsman/technician. Applicants will need to have knowledge of AutoCAD and joinery detailing. My client are looking for an experienced joinery draughtsman, who is capable of producing Joinery drawings right the way from initial client briefs/site surveys through to manufacturing and assembly. The candidate must be trained and proficient in the use of AutoCAD and is able to produce precise Joinery/workshop drawings and accurate cutting lists. To be considered for this role you will need to have previous work experience as a CAD technician in the Joinery environment. Candidates will need to demonstrate the following: High proficiency in AutoCAD Experienced in High quality bespoke furniture or joinery

You will be joining a fast paced and rapidly growing company, your ability to hit the ground running and being able to work on your own initiative is necessary. The successful candidate will have: Experience as in a joinery/woodworking environment Knowledge and experience of manufacturing joinery/doors/windows. Knowledge and understanding of health and safety Knowledge of different woodworking tools and machinery as well as hand and power tools A meticulous and organised nature Must be confident consulting with suppliers and co-workers Manufaturing experience of specialist joinery

The Role: • Using internal estimating and take-off systems to accurately cost project/enquiry. • Calculating preliminary costs, in conjunction with Account Managers and Delivery Teams • Developing client relationships to enhance opportunities to tender, negotiate and enhance tender margins. • Liaising with the Client and Design Team during the tender process • Producing sub-contract and material enquires for joinery. • Answering sub-contractor and supplier queries and appraising quotations • Checking tender documents, making amendments where required • Abstracting information into subcontract and material packages • Identifying scope for design alternatives and value engineering • Attending site surveys when required • Attend post tender negotiations with clients. Previous experienced needed for the role: • Joinery OR Metalworks manufacturing experience ideally. • Confidence in taking enquires from clients, pricing, presenting quotes for internal adjudication and submitting professionally to the client teams. This is a fantastic opportunity to become a part of a busy, progressive company who can offer a rewarding working environment and good scope for career progression and some amazing projects to be involved in.