Project Manager

DNA Recruit; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading experiential production agency in Manchester is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee the lifecycle of multiple projects from planning to delivery. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in project management, budget oversight, and client relationship management, with the ability to manage competing deadlines. This is a hands-on role that requires strong communication and organizational skills, and a proactive approach to ensuring successful project outcomes.

Benefits

Referral Program with vouchers

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Solid experience in project or production management within events or related fields.
• Understanding of technical production processes and logistics.
• Confidence in managing multiple fast-moving projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the lifecycle of multiple projects from brief to delivery.
• Manage internal teams to ensure seamless collaboration.
• Build strong client relationships and manage expectations.
• Produce accurate costings and manage project budgets.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Client relationship management

Communication

Problem-solving

Job description

Project Manager – Experiential & Production

Location: Manchester (office-based with some flexibility)

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30 to 17.30

We’re working with a leading experiential production agency known for designing and delivering immersive environments, branded installations, large‑scale event builds, and bespoke creative experiences. They’re looking for an experienced Project Manager who can confidently run complex projects end‑to‑end and act as a trusted partner to clients, creatives, and production teams.

This is a hands‑on role where you’ll be deeply involved in planning, logistics, budgeting, and on‑site delivery. The ideal person is calm under pressure, solutions‑focused, highly organised, and experienced in bringing ambitious concepts to life.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee the entire lifecycle of multiple projects, from brief, scoping and costing through to fabrication, install, and final delivery.
• Manage internal teams across creative, design, production, and technical departments to ensure seamless collaboration.
• Build strong client relationships, taking ownership of communication, expectations and delivery standards.
• Produce accurate costings, manage project budgets, track spend and forecast any risks.
• Coordinate contractors, suppliers and freelancers, ensuring all parties deliver on time and to spec.
• Create detailed project plans, including production schedules, installation timelines, logistics and on‑site operational planning.
• Lead on‑site during builds and installations, overseeing H&S, troubleshooting issues and ensuring smooth delivery.
• Support senior leadership in developing proposals for speculative projects, advising on feasibility, approach and budget.
• Maintain a high standard of documentation, reporting and communication throughout each project.

About you

• You have solid experience in project or production management within, events, creative fabrication, retail display or branded installations.
• You understand technical production processes, including engineering stages, material considerations, fabrication workflows and install logistics.
• You’re confident managing multiple fast‑moving projects with competing deadlines.
• You’re a strong communicator who can keep clients informed, motivated and reassured throughout a project.
• You’re proactive, adaptable and able to thrive in a busy, hands‑on environment.
• Experience with permanent retail or brand installations is beneficial but not essential.

DNA is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

Although we try to respond to all applications, unfortunately, due to the high number we receive, we are unable to respond to all of those who are unsuccessful.

Referral Program and Social Media

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