Head of Projects - Events

Live Recruitment; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading events company seeks a Head of Projects to spearhead project management for temporary structures at high-profile events. This strategic role involves planning, directing resources, and ensuring client satisfaction while driving profitability. Join a dynamic team dedicated to excellence and growth within the events industry.

Qualifications

• Strong strategic project management skills in temporary structures.
• Ability to apply advanced structural engineering knowledge.
• Experience in leading and building high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead, plan, and manage all aspects of projects from inquiry to delivery.
• Ensure accurate technical drawings are produced through the CAD Team.
• Validate build schedules for feasibility and project alignment.

Skills

Strategic project management

People management

Structural engineering

Job description

Are you currently working within a temporary structures / build events environment and looking for a new and exciting challenge?

THE COMPANY

This business design and build temporary structures for events, music festivals, sporting occasions, exhibitions, pop-up installations, advertising as well as permanent to semi-permanent spaces. They work on some exciting events such as Cannes Lions, and F1!

With expertise in architectural design and steelwork, they work with clients to create custom structures that fit their conceptual ideas.

THE ROLE

Due to business growth we are now seeking an experienced Head of Projects to strategically lead, plan, manage, and direct all aspects of projects from initial enquiry through to delivery on-site, ensuring alignment with organisational goals, client satisfaction, and financial performance within agreed timeframes and budgets.

Working with senior management to develop project plans, schedules, resource allocation, and equipment needs as well as lead and organise high-level Project Planning meetings.

- Provide strategic leadership and direction for all projects

- Ensure the production of accurate and detailed technical drawings through the CAD Team.

- Validate build schedules and joinery requirements for feasibility and alignment with project goals

- Strategic Planning - collaborate with senior management to align project goals with organisational strategy.

- Ensure the timely completion and acquisition of Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) for each project.

- Drive profitability by achieving or exceeding predicted profit margins

- Develop, mentor, and manage a high-performing project team

- Implement effective performance management processes

- H&S

THE CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will have strong strategic project management skills of temporary structure, good people management and be able to apply advanced structural engineering knowledge to collaboratively develop project plans with clients, ensuring business unit capabilities align with agreed plans!

In return, this role offers the chance to work in a collaborative and dynamic team within a highly supportive and well-known company. They provide fantastic opportunities for growth and the opportunity to develop your career in a business that promotes from within.

Live specialises in all disciplines (and at all levels) across events, experiential and exhibitions. If this position isn't quite what you're looking for please visit live-recruitment.co.uk to view all of the opportunities we are recruiting.

As a specialist events recruitment agency we help our clients build the most talented and diverse teams in the UK. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, embracing diversity across all intersecting dimensions, including ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, well-being, abilities, and neurodiversity.

We are dedicated to ensuring a supportive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or accommodations for any reason, please do not hesitate to let us know.

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