Project Director

JR United Kingdom; Bath; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading experience agency is seeking a Project Director to lead their Exhibition Build Project Management team. You will oversee complex projects with budgets up to £3 million across exhibitions and live events, ensuring high-quality delivery and efficient team management. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 5 years in a senior project management role, proven leadership experience, and a solid background in exhibition builds. This is an opportunity to work with renowned brands on industry-leading projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in a senior project management role within exhibitions or experiential marketing.
• Proven leadership experience managing large, international project teams.
• Solid background in exhibition build with a track record of delivering high-value global projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the Project Management team ensuring efficient and high-quality delivery.
• Oversee budgets, timelines, logistics, and cross-functional stakeholder communication.
• Drive departmental growth and act as the escalation point for client issues.

Skills

Senior project management

Leadership

Budget management

Communication

Organizational skills

Logistics management

Supplier management

Attention to detail

Global logistics understanding

MS Excel proficiency

Job description

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Related titles: Scenic Project Manager, Scenic Project Lead, Construction Project Manager

Location: SW London (Hybrid)

Salary: £70–80k, based on experience

Sector: Exhibitions, Events, Brand Experience

Our client is a best-in-class, leading experience agency delivering world-class exhibitions, live events, brand experiences, sponsorship activations, and world expos across global markets.

They are now seeking a Project Director to lead their Exhibition Build Project Management team. This is a pivotal leadership role, overseeing the delivery of complex, large-scale international projects — with budgets up to £3 million — across exhibitions (80%) and live events (20%).

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the Project Management team, ensuring efficient, profitable, and high-quality delivery
• Oversee budgets, timelines, logistics, and cross-functional stakeholder communication (creative, technical, digital, logistics)
• Drive departmental growth and act as the escalation point for high-level client and project issues
• Implement best practices in documentation, budgeting, scheduling, and procurement
• Manage contractor relationships and procurement processes to ensure quality and cost control
• Represent the agency in client meetings, pitches, and strategic discussions

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 5 years in a senior project management role within exhibitions or experiential marketing
• Proven leadership experience, with the ability to manage large, international project teams
• Solid background in exhibition build, with a track record of delivering high-value global projects
• Experience working in international markets, ideally including the USA and the Middle East
• Strong skills in logistics, supplier management, and compliance with venue/regional regulations
• Exceptional organisational, communication, and financial management capabilities
• Calm under pressure, able to manage multiple projects while maintaining high attention to detail
• Strong understanding of global logistics and freight
• Proficiency in MS Excel (intermediate or higher)
• Familiarity with event formats including conferences, summits, and roadshows
• Skilled in reporting, forecasting, and real-time scheduling
• Collaborative, solution-oriented, and client-focused

This is a rare opportunity to step into a strategic leadership role within a globally recognised agency, working closely with senior leadership and world-renowned brands on industry-leading projects and activations.

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