Scenic Project Manager - Events

Blank Space Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Blank Space Recruitment is seeking a Scenic Project Manager who has a strong background in scenic production and build.You will be managing bespoke projects from initial enquiry through to installation while liaising with fabrication teams. The role requires excellent problem-solving abilities, budget management skills, and the capacity to oversee build teams effectively.

Join a close-knit team in a relaxed environment, contributing to a wide range of prestigious live events across the UK. Hybrid working is available after a probation period of 5 days on-site.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing bespoke scenic projects.
• Strong understanding of materials and fabrication methodologies.
• Hands-on experience overseeing installation teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from brief stage to on-site installation.
• Work closely with in-house fabrication teams.
• Ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.

Skills

Scenic build experience

Construction advice

Problem-solving

Budget management

Technical drawing production

Job description

Excellent career opportunity for a scenic project manager with experience in managing the production and build of bespoke scenic projects!

The company

This full service production and AV company have a scenic workshop and build facility in house and provide a range of services to their clients including audio, video and builds for both corporate events, brand activations and private clients. With a warehouse and workshop they deliver bespoke live event production and scenic solutions to a wide range of prestige live events across the UK! With a close knit team and relaxed working environment this is a great company to be a part of.

The role

We are now supporting this lovely company with the hire of a Scenic Project Manager with a strong scenic understanding and experience in working closely with in house fabrication teams as well as external partners. The role will work on enquiries from brief stage, and be involved in putting together the quotation and pitching the ideas to potential and existing clients. The project manager will work with the draughting team using CAD and then manage the build and production right through to on-site installation and de-rig ensuring the creative vision is brought to life and each project comes in on time and with a profitable margin. This role is 5 days on site for probation period after which hybrid working is available.

About you

We are looking for a strong background in scenic build with a good understanding of materials and fabrication methodology, able to advise on construction and build processes. This is a hands on role and you must have experience in overseeing installation and build teams, being able to problem solve and resolve any issues that arise. Working with, or ideally producing technical drawings, and realising a vision into reality is key. Budget and cost management as well as hands on production management experience and materials experience is needed for this role.