Lighting Project Manager

Solutions Engineering Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in immersive lighting displays is seeking a Lighting Project Manager in London. You will lead project planning and delivery, collaborate with clients, and ensure on-time and on-budget execution. This role requires strong industry experience and a network across markets.

Benefits

Subsidised onsite canteen

Cycle-to-work scheme

Electric car scheme

Optional medical insurance

Mental health and wellness support initiatives

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of the lighting and event production industry.
• Strong network in UK, European, and Middle Eastern markets.
• Strong balance of creativity and practicality.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage strong client relationships; oversee project planning and delivery.
• Coordinate logistics to ensure equipment and crew are on-site and ready.
• Ensure Health and Safety compliance both at HQ and on-site.

Skills

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Technical Know-how

Industry Knowledge

Tools

Current RMS

WYSIWYG

Job description

Lighting Project Manager
£40,000 to £50,000 + 28 days holiday (inc bank), pension, medical care
(Project Management experience essential)
London

About us

With over 35 years at the forefront of creative immersive lighting displays, wesupply cutting-edge equipment and expert crews to top-tier event productions. We're proud of our independence, which fuels our agility and commitment to long-standing client and team relationships.

About the Role

As a Lighting Project Manager, you’ll be at the heart of bringing projects to life, working closely with clients and technical teams to ensure smooth, on-time, and on-budget delivery. Your role will span planning, execution, logistics, and team collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and manage strong client relationships; oversee project planning and delivery.
• Evaluate technical and creative ideas using industry experience, data, and collaboration.
• Input and manage orders via Rental Management Software (Current RMS).
• Liaise with the Operations team for equipment coordination and logistics.
• Collaborate with Lighting Designers, Technicians, and Crew Booking Manager to ensure optimal staffing.
• Stay informed on and proficient with Colour Sound’s hire stock and equipment.
• Coordinate logistics to ensure equipment and crew are on-site and ready.
• Source cost-effective gear and service solutions from suppliers.
• Ensure Health and Safety compliance both at HQ and on-site.

What we are looking for

• A deep understanding of the lighting and event production industry.
• The ability to balance creativity and practicality, with a sharp eye on value.
• A strong network and familiarity with the UK, European, and Middle Eastern markets.
• Strong industry experience and technical know-how, ideally with CAD software (WYSIWYG) and Current RMS (training available if needed).
• Shares our values of creativity, humour, and client-first thinking.

What We Offer

• Subsidised onsite canteen
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Electric car scheme
• Optional medical insurance
• Mental health and wellness support initiatives

Interested?
Send through your CV or call Karley at 01254 781300

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