Production Manager

Proactive Technical Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Proactive Global is seeking a Production Manager to lead multi‑discipline production teams on complex live events and installations. You will drive end‑to‑end delivery from concept through to de‑rig, coordinating with designers, fabrication teams and external partners to meet client goals.

You will manage budgets, timelines and RAMS, ensuring safety standards and high‑quality output across UK and international assignments. This role requires travel and strong client‑facing communication.

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing medium to large-scale events or complex production projects.
• Strong project and team leadership abilities.
• Established network of suppliers and production partners.
• Broad technical understanding of event production, fabrication and installation.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from initial concept to final delivery.
• Develop practical production solutions with cross-functional teams.
• Produce detailed cost estimates to support proposals.
• Communicate production methods, timelines and costs to clients.
• Coordinate external suppliers, subcontractors and partners.
• Develop production plans and delivery schedules with fabrication teams.
• Source new suppliers and maintain partner relationships.
• Staffing and crew planning for each project.
• Coordinate freelancers and local production crews.
• Manage production budgets and reconcile costs.
• Ensure health and safety compliance including RAMS and method statements.
• Prepare and review RAMS and project documentation.
• Oversee installations, live events and de-rig activities in the UK and internationally.
• Resolve production, technical and logistical challenges.
• Travel as required within the UK and internationally.

Skills

Event production management

Project management

Team management

Supplier network

Budgeting & commercial management

Technical understanding of production

Scenic construction methods

AutoCAD/Vectorworks/SketchUp

Health and safety RAMS

Client-facing communication

Tools

AutoCAD

Vectorworks

SketchUp

Job description

Position: Production Manager

Responsibilities:

• Manage projects from initial concept and pre-production through to final delivery
• Work closely with producers, designers, technical teams and other stakeholders to develop practical production solutions
• Produce detailed production specifications and initial cost estimates to support new business and project proposals
• Act as a key point of contact for clients, confidently communicating production methods, technical requirements, timelines and costs
• Manage external suppliers, subcontractors and production partners throughout the project lifecycle
• Work closely with fabrication teams to develop pricing, production plans and delivery schedules for bespoke assets
• Source, assess and develop relationships with new suppliers while maintaining strong existing supplier partnerships
• Establish appropriate staffing and crew requirements for each project
• Coordinate freelancers, contractors and local production crews as required
• Manage production budgets, monitor expenditure and accurately reconcile project costs
• Ensure all production activities comply with relevant health and safety requirements
• Prepare, review and manage RAMS, method statements and other project documentation
• Coordinate and oversee installations, live events and de-rig activities both in the UK and internationally
• Work closely with technical and fabrication teams to ensure projects are delivered to specification
• Identify and resolve production, technical and logistical challenges throughout the project
• Travel within the UK and internationally and work outside standard hours when project requirements dictate

Skills:

• Significant experience in event, experiential, exhibition, installation or creative production management
• Proven experience managing medium to large-scale events or complex production projects
• Strong project and team management experience
• Established network of suppliers, subcontractors and production partners
• Strong estimating, budgeting and commercial management skills
• Broad technical understanding of event production, fabrication and installation
• Strong knowledge of scenic construction methods, materials and fabrication processes
• Experience working with technical drawings and production documentation
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Vectorworks or SketchUp
• Experience producing, interpreting or reviewing construction and technical drawings
• Strong understanding of health and safety requirements, including RAMS and method statements
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills
• Willingness and ability to travel throughout the UK and internationally

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.