Project Director

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

Job summary

A leading experience agency in SW London seeks a Project Director to lead their Exhibition Build Project Management team. This pivotal role involves overseeing complex, large-scale international projects across exhibitions and live events, managing budgets up to £3 million. Ideal candidates have at least 5 years of senior project management experience and proven leadership capabilities, with a strong background in exhibition build. This opportunity offers strategic involvement with senior leadership and global brands.

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 delivering high-value global projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the Project Management team.
• Oversee budgets, timelines, logistics, and stakeholder communication.
• Drive growth and manage escalations for client/project issues.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Logistics

Communication

Financial Management

Problem Solving

Tools

MS Excel

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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