Production Manager – Experiential Production and Live Build

CoCo Group; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading experiential production company in the UK is seeking a driven Production Manager to join their dynamic team. This role involves overseeing the end-to-end production of various experiential projects, ensuring they are delivered to the highest standards. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in managing complex builds, strong fabrication knowledge, and excellent organizational skills. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for creating impactful experiences, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Production Manager or similar role in experiential or live events.
• Strong fabrication and build knowledge including materials and construction methods.
• Experience working with technical drawings and translating creative concepts into practice.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end production of experiential projects.
• Lead project planning, schedules, and timelines.
• Coordinate on-site build teams to meet quality expectations.

Skills

Project management

Technical knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Production Manager – Experiential Production and Live Build

Location: Surrey (hybrid – workshop, office and on-site delivery)

CoCo Group is partnering with an ambitious and highly respected experiential production business delivering exceptional live events, brand experiences and immersive environments for some of the world’s most exciting brands.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven and hands‑on Production Manager to join a fast‑paced team that combines creativity with technical excellence, producing standout builds and activations from concept through to installation.

They are known for delivering high‑quality, impactful experiences, with strong in‑house capability across fabrication, build and production. If you thrive in an environment where no two projects are the same and where attention to detail matters, this could be an ideal next step.

The Role

As Production Manager, you will play a central role in the delivery of multiple projects, ensuring they are produced efficiently, safely and to an exceptional standard. You will work closely with internal teams, external suppliers and clients, managing everything from planning and scheduling through to on‑site build and live delivery.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing end‑to‑end production of experiential projects, from brief through to installation and de‑rig
• Leading project planning, schedules, resources and production timelines
• Coordinating workshop output and on‑site build teams to ensure delivery meets quality and deadline expectations
• Working closely with fabrication teams, suppliers and contractors to manage builds and technical requirements
• Overseeing logistics, installation planning and on‑site execution
• Managing budgets, costs and production spend, ensuring projects remain commercially controlled
• Ensuring strong health and safety standards across all project delivery
• Acting as a key point of contact across stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and smooth project flow

What We’re Looking For

This role will suit someone who is confident managing complex builds and fast‑moving projects, with strong technical knowledge and a proactive approach.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven experience as a Production Manager (or similar) within experiential, live events, exhibitions or bespoke build environments
• Strong fabrication and build knowledge, including materials, construction methods and workshop processes
• Experience working with technical drawings and translating creative concepts into practical build plans
• Confidence managing suppliers, contractors and internal build teams
• Excellent organisational and problem‑solving skills
• Strong communication skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure
• A hands‑on attitude and genuine passion for delivering high‑quality physical experiences

If you are looking for a role where you will be trusted with exciting projects, supported by an experienced team, and given the opportunity to deliver truly memorable work, we would love to hear from you.

Please get in touch for a confidential conversation today!