Project Manager - Live Events & Special Effects BPM SFX Ltd. Full-Time Contract

Production Futures Limited; Burnley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Company laptop and mobile phone

Employee events and training

Job summary

BPM SFX Ltd in Burnley is seeking a Project Manager to lead live events and touring projects from concept to show day. You will coordinate clients, designers, crews and suppliers to deliver safe, budget-conscious productions on time.

The role requires strong organisational skills, budgeting capability, and willingness to travel internationally. Hybrid working in the UK with occasional global travel supports world-class productions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in project management within live events, touring, technical production or entertainment.
• Strong budgeting and commercial awareness.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel in the UK and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Manage live event and touring projects from initial enquiry through to completion.
• Liaise directly with clients, production managers, tour managers, technical directors, promoters, venues, and suppliers.
• Produce project schedules, budgets, quotations, equipment allocations and crew plans.
• Coordinate logistics for equipment, freight, crew travel and accommodation.
• Interpret technical drawings, CAD plans, venue specifications and rigging information.
• Work closely with internal departments to ensure equipment and personnel are allocated effectively.
• Attend production meetings, site visits, rehearsals and live events as required.
• Ensure all projects comply with health & safety legislation and industry best practice.
• Prepare and manage project documentation, risk assessments and method statements; monitor profitability and identify opportunities for efficiency and growth.
• Build long-term relationships with clients and contribute to business development opportunities.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Client liaison

Communication

Organisational skills

Travel willingness

MS Office

Project management software

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Job description

Project Manager - Live Events & Special Effects

Project Manager – Live Events & Special Effects

Location:Burnley (Hybrid with UK & International Travel when required for work)

Company:BPM SFX Ltd

Salary:Competitive, based on experience

Type:Full-Time, Permanent

About BPM SFX

BPM SFX is one of the UK's leading providers of special effects, pyrotechnics, lasers, flame systems, CO₂, confetti, and bespoke show effects for concerts, festivals, television, corporate events, sporting ceremonies, and touring productions worldwide. BPM SFX operates from its offices in Lancashire and the Midlands, delivering safe, innovative, and spectacular effects solutions to some of the biggest productions in the industry.

We're looking for an experienced and motivatedProject Managerto join our growing team and oversee the successful delivery of live event and touring projects from concept through to show day.

The Role

As a Project Manager, you will act as the key link between our clients, designers, operationalteams, suppliers, and technicians. You'll take ownership of multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring every element is delivered safely, efficiently, on budget, and to the highest possible standard.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to work on world-class tours, festivals, television productions, and special events.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage live event and touring projects from initial enquiry through to completion.
• Liaise directly with clients, production managers, tour managers, technical directors, promoters, venues, and suppliers.
• Produce project schedules, budgets, quotations, equipment allocations and crew plans.
• Coordinate logistics for equipment, freight, crew travel and accommodation.
• Interpret technical drawings, CAD plans, venue specifications and rigging information.
• Work closely with internal departments to ensure equipment and personnel are allocated effectively.
• Attend production meetings, site visits, rehearsals and live events as required.
• Ensure all projects comply with relevant health & safety legislation and industry best practice.
• Prepare and manage project documentation, risk assessments and method statements.Monitor project profitability and identify opportunities for efficiency and growth.
• Build long-term relationships with clients and contribute to business development opportunities.

About You

You'll be highly organised, solutions-focused, and comfortable managing multiple deadlines in a fast-moving live events environment.

• Minimum 3 years' experience in project management within live events, touring, technical production or entertainment.
• Strong understanding of live event production workflows.
• Experience working with production managers, venues and touring personnel.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong budgeting and commercial awareness.
• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage changing priorities.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and project management systems.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Willingness to travel in the UK and internationally when required.
• Experience with special effects, pyrotechnics, lasers, staging, lighting, audio or rigging.
• Touring and festival experience.
• Knowledge of logistics and freight operations.
• Experience managing freelance crews and subcontractors.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to work on some of the most exciting live events in the UK and worldwide.
• A supportive and passionate team environment.
• Career development within a growing company.
• Exposure to cutting-edge special effects and event technology.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Company laptop and mobile phone.
• Employee events and training opportunities.

Other information

Experience

3-5 years

Type of Job