Floorplan Technician

GES - Global Experience Specialists; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid and flexible working

Private Medical insurance

Bonus Scheme

Life Insurance

Team days

Paid training

Paid Volunteering days

Job summary

GES is seeking an Event Space Planner to join the team at the NEC near Birmingham. You will manage multiple clients' technical drawing requirements, transforming briefs into precise AutoCAD drawings and coordinating with venues.

You will lead the floorplan process from inception to completion, maintain the drawing library, and ensure accurate invoicing and CRM updates while working in a hybrid environment.

Qualifications

• Experience creating technical drawings, preferably in AutoCAD.
• Proactive management of client floorplans from brief to completion.
• Ability to manage time and provide realistic turnaround estimates.
• Liaise with venues to ensure knowledge of regulations and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Proactively manage client floorplans from inception through to completion.
• Transform briefs into electronic drawings.
• Organise time and provide realistic turnaround times.
• Liaise with venues to implement venue regulations.

Skills

AutoCAD

Technical drawings

Project management

Client liaison

Tools

CRM system

Clarity system

Job description

Are you experienced in AutoCAD and can you work under your own initiative? Do you have experience creating technical drawings?

GES are currently recruiting for a Event Space Planner to join their team based at the NEC near Birmingham.

You would be responsible for the project management of multiple clients' technical drawing requirements, transforming briefs into technical drawings, ensuring proactive management of service levels and client expectations.

What will you do?

• Proactively manage client floorplans from inception through to completion, taking instructions both verbally/written from clients and account managers.
• Be able to organise/manage time and give realistic turnaround times of when work will be completed.
• Transform drawing briefs and sketches into electronic drawings.
• Liaise with venues to ensure the latest rules & regulations are known & implemented by the team.
• Must be fully competent in AutoCAD
• Manage AutoCAD block library
• Provide clear accurate advice on venue regulations.
• Visit sites on a regular basis to ensuring venue knowledge is accurate and develop relationships with venue teams.
• Manage new & existing venue master template files and work within a team to ensure consistency of drawing library.
• Manage the control & distribution of drawings internally & externally.
• Manage mark out dates & drawing requirements.
• Manage time spent on each plan based on allocated FOC amount per plan
• Ensure each floorplan and additional work is invoiced accordingly.
• Ensure floorplans are registered on CRM via Event Management.
• Produce bill of material plans/figures when requested. (Clarity system)

Who we are

GES is a global full-service provider for the exhibitions industry. We deliver extraordinary event experiences through partnership-driven productions.

Our vision is to grow with our customers and create a truly sustainable future for events. Introducing innovative technology that opens opportunities for stakeholders to thrive. We want to ensure that the Events Industry continues to thrive in partnership with our people and planet.

Our Values

We deliver our vision by embedding our values throughout our business:

Trust: Trust each other to always be honest and do what is right.

Responsibility: Be responsible for our actions and deliver on our commitments.

Understanding: People come first. Be understanding and compassionate.

Excellence: Provide excellent service and execution

Salary

This role offers a competitive salary, dependent on experience. We operate a reward strategy based on our team members receiving a salary that best reflects their experience and skill level.

Hours of work

Normal working hours are Monday to Friday 8.30am - 5pm. On occasion you may be required to work evenings and weekends during busy periods to meet the demands of the business.

Annual leave

Our holiday entitlement is 25 days per annum (plus bank holidays and statutory public holidays).

Development and Benefits

• Hybrid and flexible working
• Private Medical insurance
• Bonus Scheme
• Life Insurance
• Team days
• Paid training
• Paid Volunteering days

Equal Opportunities

In compliance with our commitment to diversity and inclusivity, we actively encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or any other characteristic protected by law. We firmly believe in equal opportunities for all and strive to create a workplace where every individual can thrive and contribute their unique perspectives and talents.

Discrimination of any form will not be tolerated in our recruitment process, and we are dedicated to fostering an environment that values diversity and promotes fairness and equity for all applicants. Join us in our mission to build a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone can succeed.

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