PROJECT MANAGER - LIVE EVENTS & PRODUCTION

Solutions Engineering Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading event production company in South East London is seeking an experienced Project Manager for live events and production. You will manage the full lifecycle of large-scale projects, liaise with clients, and ensure budget adherence. The ideal candidate has a solid background in event production and excellent organisational skills. Competitive salary and full-time role offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering large-scale live events.
• Ability to manage all aspects of a project.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organised.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of event projects.
• Liaise with clients and present creative solutions.
• Produce and manage all Health & Safety documentation.

Skills

Project management

Event production

Budget management

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Tools

Google Drive

Microsoft 365

Rental management platforms (e.g., HireHop)

Job description

PROJECT MANAGER – LIVE EVENTS & PRODUCTION
Full-Time | Permanent | Competitive Salary | South East London

Our client, an established and rapidly expanding international event production specialist, is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join their team. Working across large-scale live events, technical production, and scenic design, this role offers the opportunity to deliver high-profile projects for major agencies and private event planners.

This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a creative, fast-paced environment and has a proven background in event production from concept through to on-site delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of event projects, following a defined critical path from initial brief through to completion
• Liaise with clients to understand objectives and present solutions that are creative, practical, safe, and budget-conscious
• Coordinate day-to-day communication between clients, internal teams, and suppliers
• Source, book, and manage freelance crew, technicians, and specialist contractors
• Oversee project delivery, including handling client-owned or subcontracted equipment when required
• Ensure subcontractor outputs meet agreed specifications, particularly during fabrication and production stages
• Produce and manage all Health & Safety requirements, documentation, and on-site compliance
• Maintain financial control throughout the project, ensuring delivery within agreed timeframes and budget
• Complete post-project reconciliation, invoicing, and payment follow-up
• Lead internal debriefs and share learnings to improve future projects

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience delivering large-scale live events, with solid understanding of technical and scenic disciplines
• Ability to manage all aspects of a project, even with a specialist background in one area
• Experience with virtual events advantageous but not essential
• Skilled in Google Drive, Microsoft 365, and familiar with rental management platforms such as HireHop (or similar)
• Confident managing complex budgets of £250k+
• Exceptional attention to detail, organised, proactive, and professional
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and negotiation abilities
• Calm under pressure and flexible to evolving client needs
• Enthusiastic about new technology and industry innovation
• Willing to travel internationally, including extended periods where required

Package

• Full-time, permanent role
• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Office-based in South East London

If you would like to apply please email me at [e-mail] or call on 01254781300

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