Production Project Manager

Cavendish Professionals; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Cavendish Professionals is seeking a Production Project Manager to oversee scenic, joinery and furniture builds. You will interpret client briefs, plan production methods, and prepare accurate costings in collaboration with workshop and fabrication teams.

You will drive production efficiency, manage suppliers and internal stakeholders, and ensure projects meet budget, deadlines and quality standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Production Project Manager, Production Manager or similar in scenic/joinery/furniture/exhibitions/retail interiors or brand environments.
• Strong knowledge of joinery, furniture construction, scenic fabrication and bespoke build methods.
• Understanding of materials, workshop processes and production techniques in luxury retail or experiential environments.
• Experience producing estimates, cost plans and commercially sound production solutions.
• Ability to manage supplier relationships, subcontractors and production teams effectively.
• Strong commercial awareness to balance quality, programme and cost.
• Knowledge of creative production and retail fabrication, including temporary and permanent installations.
• Experience with large-format graphics advantageous.
• Excellent communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive, solutions-led approach across multiple projects in fast-paced production environments.

Responsibilities

• Review briefs and translate requirements into practical production solutions for scenic, joinery, and furniture builds.
• Produce clear cost estimates with explanations, scope notes and recommendations.
• Identify suitable materials and build approaches to keep projects viable and deliverable.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, fabrication teams and stakeholders on timelines and requirements.
• Find cost-saving opportunities without compromising design intent or quality.
• Troubleshoot production queries and respond to client/internal requests.
• Set up CPAs, programmes and production plans with Project and Fabrication teams.
• Support live project delivery and planning across the wider Production Management team.

Skills

Production management

Scenic fabrication

Joinery & furniture construction

Budgeting & cost estimation

Client brief interpretation

Stakeholder management

Project coordination

Communications

Job description

Production Project Manager – Scenic, Joinery & Furniture Builds

A market-leading creative production company specialising in technical design, artwork, digital content, print, brand activation and sustainable fabrication is seeking a Production Project Manager to support the delivery of bespoke luxury retail, scenic, joinery and furniture build projects.

This is a hands-on production-focused role, responsible for interpreting client briefs, identifying the most efficient production methods and materials, and preparing accurate project costings. You will work closely with Project Management, Workshop and Fabrication teams to ensure proposals and live projects are aligned with client expectations, budget requirements, programme deadlines and quality standards.

The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of fabrication, joinery and scenic production processes, with the ability to manage multiple moving parts across bespoke builds and creative production projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Review client briefs and translate requirements into practical production solutions across scenic, joinery and furniture builds.
• Produce clear, accurate cost estimates, with well-explained assumptions, scope notes and recommendations.
• Identify suitable materials, fabrication methods and build approaches to ensure projects are commercially viable and deliverable.
• Liaise with Project Managers, fabrication teams and internal stakeholders to align project requirements, timelines and production expectations.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and alternative production solutions without compromising quality or design intent.
• Troubleshoot production queries and respond to client or internal requests in a practical and solutions-focused manner.
• Establish clear CPAs, programmes and production plans in collaboration with Project and Fabrication teams.
• Support the wider Production Management team with live project delivery, planning and coordination as required.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience in a Production Project Manager, Production Manager or similar role within scenic, joinery, furniture, exhibitions, events, experiential, retail interiors or brand environments.
• Strong knowledge of joinery, furniture construction, scenic fabrication and bespoke build methods.
• Good understanding of materials, workshop processes and production techniques used across luxury retail, exhibition or experiential environments.
• Experience producing estimates, cost plans and commercially sound production solutions.
• Ability to manage supplier relationships, subcontractors and production teams effectively.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to balance quality, programme and cost.
• Knowledge of creative production and retail fabrication, including both temporary and permanent installations.
• Experience with large-format graphics would be advantageous.
• Excellent communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive, solutions-led approach with the ability to work across multiple projects in a fast-paced production environment.