Setter Out

Overview

Create detailed shop drawings and manage material sourcing for joinery projects

Key Responsibilities

• shop drawings
• cutting lists
• material requisition
• specification review
• site surveys
• drawing approval

Tasks

-Checking the materials allowed, details and incorporating all in detailed shop drawings. Clarifying discrepancies with line manager -Issuing cutting lists and loading lines to factory and communicating effectively this info with site installation teams when applicable -Reviewing specifications of the project and obtaining clearance for discrepancies between specs and estimated details -Reviewing project details as per the project kick-off received from the setting out manager -Preparing the project drawings schedule -Identifying project material requirements and samples requirements -Managing the shop drawings preparation and submittal process -Sourcing hardware accessories and optimising where possible, raising material requisitions to procurement in a timely manner -Identifying and raising RFIs to the line manager for communicating with the project manager and for clarifications in a timely manner -Ensuring the timely project drawings approval process -Taking into consideration site-related parameters for access, assembly etc -Raising job-related material requisitions and follow up effectively for timely delivery with procurement department -Coordinating 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) -Planning schedules forward and forecast cutting lists issuance to manufacturing -Preparing 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 required

Requirements

• autocad
• 3d drawings
• shop drawings
• joinery
• 3-5 years
• communication

What You Bring

-Suitable 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 drawings -Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work successfully in a multinational environment -Minimum of 3 to 5 years similar experience of setting out and performing detailed shop drawings in a shop-fitting or joinery manufacturing company -Sound knowledge of manufacturing procedures and common shop-fitting materials including timber, boards, laminates, metal, hardware and acrylics are vital -Good knowledge of materials, technical properties and parameters, density, mechanical properties, homogeneity, available sizes, thicknesses, seasonal lead times, other constraints etc -Capability to do 3D drawings is an added advantage -Well-versed in Autodesk AutoCAD and Microsoft Office

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About Havelock One Interiors

-A powerhouse of fit-out contracting and custom manufacturing across the GCC. -Deliver high-precision interiors and joinery to global brands, including China Tang, Alo Yoga, and Hilton Garden Inn. -Specialised in luxury retail, hospitality, commercial offices, entertainment venues, and F&B spaces. -Renowned for standout projects like the Marassi Aquarium & Underwater Zoo and custom rickshaw-style food trucks. -Expanded operations in KSA to support high-end venues such as Empire Cinemas and VOX multiplexes.

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