Interim Construction Manager

Belgrade Theatre Trust (Coventry) Ltd; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Belgrade Theatre Coventry Ltd. in Coventry seeks an Interim Construction Manager to lead the scenery workshop, coordinating carpentry and metal/fabrication for all scenic elements.

You will oversee projects alongside the Head of Paint shop, ensuring quality sets built on time and within budget, and actively securing new work for Belgrade Theatre Scenery. The role requires interpretation of technical drawings, budgeting skills, and strong Health & Safety knowledge to manage multiple priorities

Qualifications

• Ability to interpret technical drawings and budget effectively.
• Experience overseeing a scenery workshop and sets production.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and deadline-driven delivery.

Responsibilities

• Secure commercial work for Belgrade Theatre Scenery.
• Manage workshop department delivery of quality sets on time and budget.
• Develop and maintain a high standard of product.
• Oversee maintenance and safe use of workshop equipment.

Skills

Budgeting

Project coordination

Problem solving

Organisation

Tools

Workshop machinery

Job description

Be part of the show - join us as Interim Construction Manager at the Belgrade Theatre

The Belgrade Theatre Coventry is seeking to appoint an Interim Construction Manager to the Belgrade Theatre Scenery Workshop. This post will be responsible for the successful realisation of all scenic elements across carpentry and metal/fabrication works. The Interim Construction Manager will jointly lead Belgrade Theatre Scenery in tandem with our Head of Paint shop to deliver all projects and builds.

This is an interim role for 6 months required to oversee the running of Belgrade Theatre Scenery Workshop. The role requires knowledge of the highest standards of craftsmanship and efficiency in the building of set, props, and technical elements. The Interim Construction Manager will also actively secure new work for Belgrade Theatre Scenery, as well as managing the workshop and construction department to effectively and efficiently deliver quality sets and scenery, built on time and in budget.

The Appointee will have the ability to interpret technical drawings, have good budgeting skills with a demonstrable understanding of Health & Safety legislation. An ability to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines, along with a solution-based approach to problem solving, with a positive attitude and strong organisational skills being essential.

Salary : £45,380.00 Pro Rata

Department: Production

Contract: 6 months

Reports to: Director of Production & Operations

Location: Coventry

application deadline for this role is Fri 30 Oct 2026.

Key Objectives

• To actively secure commercial work for Belgrade Theatre Scenery
• To manage the workshop department effectively and efficiently in its delivery of quality sets, scenery, furniture, etc built on time and in budget, for all client builds and Belgrade productions, including Co-Productions, and In Association with productions
• To develop and maintain a high standard of product
• To oversee maintenance and safe use of all workshop equipment (loose tools, equipment and machinery within the Workshop

Disability Confident Committed Employer

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we have committed to:

• Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible,
• Communicating and promoting vacancies,
• Interviewing disabled people who meet the minimum job criteria,
• Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required,
• Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long-term health condition, enabling them to stay in work,
• At least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people

Contact

If you require any adjustments, accommodations or assistance at any stage of the recruitment or application process, please do not hesitate to contact us at [e-mail] with the subject line'Application Assistance'. We will work with you to provide the support you need to make your application journey as accessible and comfortable as possible.