Fabrication Production Manager

Ignite Recruitment Services; Redhill; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading creative production company is seeking an Estimator / Production Specialist to provide technical support for luxury retail projects. This role requires a deep understanding of client briefs and strong commercial acumen, ensuring projects align with production capabilities. Key responsibilities include preparing project estimates and collaborating with production teams to deliver high-quality results. The ideal candidate will bring exceptional communication skills and attention to detail to maintain project timelines and budgets.

Benefits

Comprehensive onboarding

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of fabrication and materials in luxury retail.
• Experience with temporary and permanent retail installations.
• Ability to manage budgets effectively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate project estimates outlining assumptions.
• Collaborate with management teams to align actions with client briefs.
• Support production from concept to completion while maintaining quality.

Skills

Strong understanding of fabrication and materials

Experience with creative production processes

Proven commercial awareness

Supplier negotiation skills

Job description

At Ignite Recruitment Services we strongly believe in “being of service” to our clients.
We make it a point to ensure that the experience candidates and clients have with us is only a positive one.
Our client is now looking for Production Manager.

About the Role

This role sits at the heart of a leading creative production business specialising in creative and technical design, artworking, digital content, printing, experiential brand activation, and sustainable production.

We are seeking a collaborative, organised, and detail-oriented Estimator / Production Specialist with exceptional communication skills. You will play a key role in estimating bespoke luxury retail fabrication projects while providing technical expertise and operational support to the Fabrication Production Management team.

The position requires a deep understanding of client briefs, strong commercial acumen, and the ability to propose efficient and cost-effective production methods. You will liaise closely with Project Coordination and Fabrication teams, overseeing projects from concept to delivery within a fast-paced, high-quality environment.

Main Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and detailed project estimates, outlining assumptions, alternatives, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Collaborate with Project and Fabrication Management teams to ensure all works are aligned with client briefs and production capabilities.
• Interpret and troubleshoot client briefs to provide clear direction and innovative solutions.
• Support the production process from concept through completion, maintaining high standards of quality, budget control, and timely delivery.
• Communicate effectively with all stakeholders, ensuring expectations are met or exceeded.
• Identify appropriate materials, suppliers, and manufacturing processes suitable for luxury retail environments.
• Manage and update project timelines, budgets, and documentation.
• Provide additional support to production management when required.

Key Knowledge & Experience

• Strong understanding of fabrication and materials, particularly within luxury retail and exhibition environments.
• Experience with creative production processes, including both temporary and permanent retail installations.
• Proven commercial awareness and ability to manage budgets effectively.
• Excellent supplier negotiation and outsourcing skills.
• Familiarity with large format graphics is advantageous.

Personal Attributes

• Collaborative and proactive team player with exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Positive, adaptable, and calm under pressure.
• Meticulous attention to detail and strong problem-solving abilities.
• Confident communicator, capable of managing expectations across multiple stakeholders.
• Committed to professional growth, integrity, and maintaining the highest standards of craftsmanship and client service.

Training & Development

Comprehensive onboarding and ongoing professional development are integral to this role. You will receive in-depth training on internal systems, workflows, and production methods to help you thrive in a bespoke and dynamic creative environment.

Equality & Diversity

We are committed to creating a working environment that celebrates diversity, inclusion, and respect. We value the unique perspectives and contributions of every team member and expect all employees to uphold these principles at all times.