Campus Construction & Stage-Set Lead

British School Jakarta; Tangerang Selatan; On-site; IDR 180,000,000 - 300,000,000; Full time

Job summary

British School Jakarta seeks a Construction Associate Manager to lead practical construction across the campus, including minor builds, repairs and stage-set installations for events. You will coordinate trades, manage budgets and ensure safety and quality in a live school environment.

The role collaborates with the Head of Building & Maintenance and Property Services to deliver on time while protecting teaching spaces and meeting safeguarding requirements.

Qualifications

• Substantial practical experience in construction and carpentry, including first- and second-fix work.
• Experience as a Construction Associate Manager, assistant site manager, site foreman, supervisor or equivalent.
• Recognised health and safety qualification acceptable to the School (eg NEBOSH).
• Competence in preparing and reviewing risk assessments, method statements, toolbox talks, work permits, daily briefings and site records.
• Ability to estimate quantities, source materials, obtain quotations, monitor usage and deliver within budgets and deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to turn drawings into safe construction solutions.
• Clear spoken and written English and professional communication with staff, students, contractors and suppliers.
• Ability to work safely in an active school environment and meet safeguarding requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise, and deliver minor construction works, office and learning-space fit-outs, repairs and campus improvements.
• Design, plan, construct and install scenery, staging and production sets for school events.
• Liaise with Performing Arts and Events teams to translate concepts into safe builds.
• Conduct campus inspections, identify defects and risks, and advise on mitigation.
• Coordinate trades, contractors, suppliers and materials, maintaining schedules and budgets.

Skills

Construction & Carpentry

Timber Framing

Doors & Windows

Ceilings & Partitions

Site Supervision

Safety Awareness

Communication

Budget & Scheduling

Education

Trade qualification in Carpentry/Joinery

NEBOSH General Certificate

Site-management Safety Training

First-Aid Certification

Construction-site Credentials

Job description

British School Jakarta seeks a Construction Associate Manager to lead practical construction across the campus, including minor builds, repairs and stage-set installations for events. You will coordinate trades, manage budgets and ensure safety and quality in a live school environment.

The role collaborates with the Head of Building & Maintenance and Property Services to deliver on time while protecting teaching spaces and meeting safeguarding requirements.