Setter Out

Havelock One Interiors is looking for a ‘Setter Out’ to join our factory in Askar, Bahrain.BackgroundSince 1998, Havelock One Interiors has established itself as a leading turnkey fit-out service provider in the Middle East. We specialise in interior contracting and the manufacturing of bespoke joinery, metal works and sophisticated shop-fittings.As a result of expansion in a key growth market – Bahrain – we are seeking to hire a well-qualified Setter Out to help with taking our business forward. Therefore, we are offering interviews to suitable candidates who are looking to evolve their careers. We offer an established work environment and a loyal and respectful corporate culture.Established more than 20 years ago, Bahrain is our operational hub, split across two strategic locations: Askar is home to our specialist joinery and metal-work manufacturing business as well as most corporate functions. Our contracting arm, Interior Solutions, is based in Sanabis, close to Manama – and, hence, easily reachable for clients and consultants.Duties And ResponsibilitiesReviewing project details as per the project kick-off received from the setting out managerPreparing the project drawings scheduleManaging the shop drawings preparation and submittal processChecking the materials allowed, details and incorporating all in detailed shop drawings. Clarifying discrepancies with line managerReviewing specifications of the project and obtaining clearance for discrepancies between specs and estimated detailsIdentifying project material requirements and samples requirementsIdentifying and raising RFIs to the line manager for communicating with the project manager and for clarifications in a timely mannerPreparing quality shop drawings with high-level of detailing needs to take into consideration acceptable joinery practice and technique and consideration for wastage. Coordinating with factory on efficient detailing when requiredTaking into consideration site-related parameters for access, assembly etcGood knowledge of materials, technical properties and parameters, density, mechanical properties, homogeneity, available sizes, thicknesses, seasonal lead times, other constraints etcSourcing hardware accessories and optimising where possible, raising material requisitions to procurement in a timely mannerEnsuring the timely project drawings approval processIssuing cutting lists and loading lines to factory and communicating effectively this info with site installation teams when applicableCoordinating to carry out/obtain timely site surveys or agree alternative options for issuing the job with line manager if site surveys not possible, such as oversizing and following an agreed setting out plan (usually in the case on fast-track projects)Raising job-related material requisitions and follow up effectively for timely delivery with procurement departmentPlanning schedules forward and forecast cutting lists issuance to manufacturingPersonal qualitiesThe ideal candidate for the Setter Out role has the following skills, personal qualities, and experiences:Minimum of 3 to 5 years similar experience of setting out and performing detailed shop drawings in a shop-fitting or joinery manufacturing companySuitable experience in all aspects of joinery setting out from site survey, preparation of manufacturing shop drawings, through to material take-off and ordering, preparation of site working drawingsSound knowledge of manufacturing procedures and common shop-fitting materials including timber, boards, laminates, metal, hardware and acrylics are vitalWell-versed in Autodesk AutoCAD and Microsoft OfficeExcellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work successfully in a multinational environmentCapability to do 3D drawings is an added advantageWe are looking forward to receiving your application for the position as Setter Out in Bahrain in case you meet the above-mentioned criteria.Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.