Build Manager

Eventprophire; Wetherby; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days paid holiday

Paid leave on Birthday

Company Pension Scheme

Health cash plan

Annual team events

Borrowing props for personal occasions

Prop borrowing

Job summary

A leading event theming supplier based near Wetherby is seeking a Build Manager. In this hands-on role, you'll oversee multiple builds, ensuring projects are realistic and deadlines are met. The ideal candidate has experience in prop making or scenic builds and thrives in collaborative environments. Responsibilities include managing budgets and coordinating with teams to ensure quality and feasibility. Benefits include 22 days of holiday, a pension scheme, and opportunities for personal use of props.

Qualifications

• Highly organized and comfortable juggling multiple builds
• Experience in prop making, scenic build, or a physical fabrication environment
• Practical knowledge about materials and construction methods

Responsibilities

• Owning multiple builds and keeping them on track
• Making sound decisions around material use and build methods
• Coordinating with design and production teams
• Coordinating with design and production teams so builds are robust, practical and deliverable.
• Managing budgets, costs and build efficiency.
• Ensuring what’s built is transportable, storable and suitable for live events.
• Communicating clearly and following agreed processes and approvals.

Skills

Organizational skills

Prop making experience

Scenic build knowledge

Material knowledge

Clear communication

Job description

JOIN US – EVERYTHING WE DO IS DESIGNED TO CREATE MOMENTS OF WOW
Established for 23 years, EPH Creative is one of the UK’s leading event and theming suppliers. We work with an ever-growing and impressive range of clients — from well-known TV shows and visitor attractions to corporate events, weddings and private parties. Each year, we deliver props and theming to over 2,000 events and bespoke projects, operating year-round with distinct seasonal demands.
Our headquarters near Wetherby are home to an Aladdin’s cave of props, furniture and theming, alongside one of the UK’s largest state-of-the-art scenic production facilities.
Build Manager
This is a hands‑on, practical role for someone who understands how things are actually made and how easily projects can unravel without strong organisation and ownership.
As Build Manager, you’ll be responsible for running multiple builds at once, from rental stock development to bespoke event projects. You’ll take ownership from early brief through to production delivery, making sure builds are practical, cost‑aware and delivered on time.
We’re looking for someone with prop making & build management experience who wants to work on bespoke, unique and innovative product builds.

Responsibilities

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Owning multiple builds at once and keeping them on track
• Turning unclear or evolving briefs into clear, workable build plans
• Making sound decisions around material use, build methods and build approach
• Coordinating with design and production teams so builds are robust, practical and deliverable
• Managing budgets, costs and build efficiency
• Making sure what’s built works in transport, storage and live event use
• Communicating clearly and following agreed processes and approvals

You’ll be trusted to take responsibility, but you won’t work in isolation. This role succeeds through collaboration and clear communication.

About You

• Highly organised and comfortable juggling multiple builds without losing control
• Experienced in prop making, scenic build or a physical fabrication environment
• Have a practical working knowledge about materials, construction methods and time
• Someone who takes ownership and sees projects through properly
• Calm under pressure and solutions‑focused when plans change
• Comfortable working within processes, budgets and approvals
• Clear and collaborative in how you communicate with others

Skills/Attributes

Our Values are important to us, and reflect the traits of our culture & team members

• One Team – Willingly helping each other, working together to meet our customers’ expectations
• Caring – Supporting and recognising our people who are key to our success
• Passion & Pride – Taking ownership and pride in our work to support making every event extraordinary
• Innovation – Seeking to continuously improve for the benefit of our customers and team
• Fun – Enjoying what we do

Benefits

• 22 days paid holiday (rising to 25 after 3 years)
• An additional paid day’s leave on your Birthday
• Company Pension Scheme
• Health cash plan & employee assistance programme
• Kitchen facilities and break out area
• Annual team events, including Family & Friends Day and Staff Party
• Borrowing of props and décor for your own personal special occasions