Project Manager - window/store displays

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A creative production company in South Essex/North London is seeking a Senior Project Manager. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of project management experience in creative production, strong knowledge of joinery, and excellent communication skills. This hands-on role involves managing retail and marketing builds from concept to installation and mentoring junior staff. Competitive salary up to £50,000 with opportunities for travel and overseeing installations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ project management experience in creative production or agency settings.
• Strong technical knowledge of joinery, build processes, and on-site delivery.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project delivery ensuring timelines and budgets are met.
• Liaise with clients, workshop teams, and suppliers.
• Manage schedules, logistics, and installation calendars.
• Mentor junior staff and shape internal operations.

Skills

Project management experience

Technical knowledge of joinery

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Leadership skills

Ability to manage multiple deadlines

German speaking

Job description

Job Description

Senior Project Manager – production background, experienced in materials and joinery techniques

Up to £50,000

Based in South Essex/North London

A creative production company specialising in bespoke joinery and event installations is looking for a skilled Senior Project Manager to lead end-to-end project delivery. You’ll manage a mix of retail and marketing builds from concept to onsite installation, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met.

You’ll work across departments, liaising with clients, workshop teams, and suppliers, while managing schedules, logistics, and install calendars. This hands-on role involves streamlining processes, mentoring junior staff, and helping shape internal operations alongside senior leadership.

What you’ll bring:

• 5+ years’ project management experience in creative production or agency settings
• Strong technical knowledge of joinery, build processes, and on-site delivery
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills
• Able to manage shifting priorities and multiple deadlines
• Willingness to travel and oversee installations as needed
• German speaking is a plus!