Project Manager

Travel Trade Recruitment; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An event management company is looking for an experienced Production Project Manager to oversee technical production for large-scale international events. This role requires a proven background in live event management, including leadership, supplier coordination, and budget management. The ideal candidate will work closely with various teams to ensure high-quality, safe productions. A willingness to travel and work flexible hours is essential, along with strong communication and problem-solving skills. The position is fully remote with some office days in London.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in live event or festival production.
• Strong technical production knowledge and site operations experience.
• Confident managing suppliers, crews and complex timelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical production planning from initial planning through live delivery and breakdown.
• Own production schedules, budgets, risk assessments and documentation.
• Act as on-site production lead across staging, sound, lighting, AV, power and infrastructure.

Skills

Live event or festival production

Technical production knowledge

Supplier management

Strong communication skills

Leadership skills

Job description

Production Project Manager

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 + bonus
Location: Fully remote, London office days & international travel
Contract: Full-time

We're seeking an experienced Production Project Manager to lead the technical production and site delivery of large-scale international events and festivals. This is a hands‑on role for a strong production professional who can confidently manage advance planning, live delivery and post‑event review across multiple projects.

Reporting into the Head of Production, you'll act as the primary production lead for assigned events, working closely with operations, event management, suppliers and venues to deliver safe, high‑quality live environments on time and on budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead technical production planning from initial planning through live delivery and breakdown
• Own production schedules, budgets, risk assessments and documentation
• Act as on‑site production lead across staging, sound, lighting, AV, power and infrastructure
• Manage suppliers, contractors, crews and production timelines
• Oversee production health, safety and compliance on site
• Lead real‑time issue resolution during live delivery
• Track budgets, manage costs and report on variances
• Lead post‑event debriefs and drive continuous improvement

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in live event or festival production
• Strong technical production knowledge and site operations experience
• Confident managing suppliers, crews and complex timelines
• Calm under with strong communication and leadership skills
• Willingness to travel internationally and work flexible hours

A great opportunity to take ownership of high‑profile international event production.

Please email your CV to [e-mail] or call Nichola for more info on 0161 9236120