Senior Project Manager

Tecna; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Tecna is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join their dynamic team in Farnborough. This full-time role involves managing diverse projects from conception to delivery, ensuring client satisfaction through effective collaboration and problem-solving. Ideal candidates will possess strong organizational skills and the ability to thrive under pressure, with training provided for those new to the exhibition industry.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Comprehensive Bupa healthcare coverage

Company pension scheme

33 days of annual leave

Regular company events

Paid days for charity work

Qualifications

• Great organisational and multi-tasking skills, ability to thrive under pressure.
• Experience in the exhibition industry is preferable but not essential.
• Taking full ownership of projects and a desire to learn and improve.

Responsibilities

• Managing full turn-key projects from sales handover to delivery.
• Liaising with multiple departments to ensure on-time production.
• Mentoring project managers and ensuring a positive client experience.

Skills

Organisational skills

Multi-tasking skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Client management

Education

Prince 2 or PMP certification

Tools

Monday.com

Job description

Location: Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 8FF

Salary:Up to £60k dependant on experience.

Hours: Full-Time / Permanent,

Start Date: Immediate

At Tecna, we’re expanding, and we’re on the lookout for a talented Senior Project Manager to join our dynamic Projects team at our Farnborough headquarters. If you’re an ambitious, confident self-starter ready to be part of a growing creative company, this full-time, permanent position could be the perfect fit for you.

As a Project Manager, you’ll collaborate closely with our Technical Designers and Operations team to bring stunning exhibition displays to life. Using designs from our Creative and Sales teams, you’ll manage the client's journey with Tecna, ordering parts and materials, booking labour and amenities and ensuring a smooth seamless delivery for our clients.

No two projects are the same, and every day brings fresh, exciting challenges. If you’re passionate about design, eager to tackle new problems, and ready to make an impact, Tecna UK could be your next great opportunity.

Why Tecna?

• Join an innovative, forward-thinking company shaping extraordinary display experiences.
• Work on exciting, one-of-a-kind projects that push creative boundaries.
• Be part of a growing team where your skills and ambition will thrive.

If you’re ready to take on a role where every day is different and your work truly matters, we’d love to hear from you!

What You'll Do:

• Running multiple full turn-key projects from the point of handover from sales to the project delivery
• Reporting to multiple stakeholders throughout the project lifespan
• Work alongside multiple departments such as the Technical Team and Production team to ensure technical drawings, picklists and production elements are created on time.
• Taking full ownership of all aspects of the project, keeping client on track with deadlines, chasing internal departments for updates and ensuring timelines are met.
• Liaise with our key suppliers and in-house procurement team to ensure all framework, graphics and amenities are ordered on-time in the most cost-effective manner.
• Liaise with the Operations team to ensure all displays are pre-built, installed and dismantled on-time and to spec.
• Keep the project file and information constantly updated using the companies CRM and workflow systems, for visibility for other departments.
• Attend site regularly to oversee project delivery and perform handovers with clients.
• Protect and report on profit margins, ensuring we are as cost-effective as possible whilst also highlighting areas for improvement in the future.
• Ensure the client has a worry-free, enjoyable, faultless experience with Tecna that leaves them excited to work with us again! – Full ownership of the account and creating a good relationship with the client
• Mentoring, supporting and having visibility of other project managers projects
• Supporting the Head of projects and other Senior Project managers where required.

What We're Looking For:

• Great organisational skills, multi-tasking skills, and a sense of urgency
• Previous history of using work-management platforms such as Monday.com
• A history of client-management
• An ability to problem-solve, be reactive, and thrive under pressure
• An ability to use your own initiative
• High attention to detail
• An ability to collaborate effectively within a team
• Experience in the exhibition industry is preferable, but by no means essential as all training will be provided
• Taking full ownership of all projects and tasks and the desire to learn and improve from every project.

Desirable:

• An ability to use 3D CAD software at a basic level (desirable but not essential, training on SketchUp can be provided)
• Qualifications of Prince 2 or PMP

Perks You’ll Love:

• Enjoy the convenience of free on-site parking—no more stressful searches for a spot!
• Prioritise your health with comprehensive Bupa healthcare coverage.
• Secure your future with our company pension scheme.
• Take time to recharge with a generous 33 days of annual leave, including bank holidays!
• Join us for regular, fun-filled company events!
• Make a difference with dedicated paid days for charity work and group community projects