Scenic Project Manager

Live Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A thriving event production company in the UK is looking for a professional to lead scenic projects and manage client relationships within a dynamic team. The role involves overseeing bespoke structures for various events, conducting site visits, and developing creative solutions. Ideal candidates will have experience in the events industry, particularly in leading scenic builds. This position offers great potential for career growth in a supportive environment that values team collaboration.

Benefits

Opportunities for career development

Supportive team environment

Diverse workplace culture

Qualifications

• Experience in managing scenic builds within the events industry.
• Ability to create detailed briefs and quotations.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee scenic projects from enquiry to completion.
• Maintain and develop client relationships.
• Conduct site visits and advise on event solutions.
• Prepare CAD drawings and manage budgets.

Skills

Experience in leading projects

Client relationship management

Creative design development

CAD drawing preparation

Job description

Workshop / site based - The chance to work within a thriving event production company that are currently in an exciting time of growth!

THE COMPANY

This business is a leading live event production company who supply a wide range of products and services to the events industry across the UK and overseas. Established over 20 years ago, they aim to combine the best in cutting edge technology with a team of people who are quite simply amazing at what they do. Their work is split across the whole spectrum of live events including corporate, private, public, sporting and live music!

The last year has seen rapid, organic growth due to new projects, clients and partnerships, with company headcount doubling to facilitate this! They are continuously developing, investing and improving to keep themselves and their team at the forefront of the event industry.

Join this well-established business in the North West for your opportunity to utilise your knowledge within this one stop event service!

THE ROLE

This role will see you working closely with Head of Scenic and Technical PMs to ensure the seamless delivery on a vast array of bespoke structures for truly thrilling events.

Responsibilities will include :

• Working with technical project managers & directly with clients to oversee scenic projects from the initial enquiry to completion of events
• Maintaining and developing client relationships
• Attending and leading client meetings
• Conducting site visits
• Taking clear and detailed briefs
• Advising on solutions for their event
• Developing creative ideas / designs for client events
• Preparing CAD drawings
• Specifying suitable materials / finishes
• Creating quotations including budget management
• Booking and management of set & stage crew
• On site work at venues across the UK and occasionally internationally

THE CANDIDATE

To be considered for the role, you must have experience in leading projects specifically the build process of structures / scenic builds within the events industry.

In return, this role offers the chance to work in a collaborative and dynamic team within a highly supportive and well-known company. They provide fantastic opportunities for growth and the opportunity to develop your career in a business that promotes from within.

Live specialises in all disciplines (and at all levels) across events, experiential and exhibitions. If this position isn't quite what you're looking for please visit our website to view all of the opportunities we are recruiting.

We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, embracing diversity across all intersecting dimensions, including ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, well-being, abilities, and neurodiversity. We are dedicated to ensuring a supportive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or accommodations for any reason, please do not hesitate to let us know.

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