Senior Project Manager

mccglc; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday

Breakfast & coffee

Company socials

Cycle-to-work

MacBook provided

Mentoring

Job summary

mccglc in Shoreditch, London, is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead exhibition builds from concept to on-site delivery, working closely with the creative team and suppliers. The role requires a calm, proactive leader with a proven track record delivering complex projects on time, within budget and to a high standard.

You will manage budgets, timelines, resources and client relations, brief and inspire the creative department, travel as needed, and report to the Head of Project Management.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in production/project management in a creative agency
• Experience delivering exhibition booths or similar live events

Responsibilities

• Lead exhibition builds from concept to on-site delivery
• Manage budgets, timelines and resources
• Liaise with clients and suppliers on a day-to-day basis
• Inspire and brief the creative department
• Travel as required

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Time management

Budgeting

Tools

Google Drive Suite

Microsoft Office

Procim

Job description

Are you an exceptional problem solver? Do you enjoy executing high-quality creative work? Are you passionate about events and new technology, especially in the tech exhibition world? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity to join our pioneering creative agency

We’re seeking a Senior Project Manager to join us at mccglc, a creative agency based in Shoreditch, London.

The Senior Project Manager role is an essential one within mccglc, leading the way in managing and delivering innovative exhibition projects. The successful candidate will have a positive approach to challenges, be self-motivated, multi-tasking, process-driven, and have a passion for excellence.

Who we are

mccglc creates Stories and Spaces that Connect. We are a London-based collective of global talent from diverse backgrounds and cultures whose differences fuel our creativity and bold, cutting-edge design.

We believe that by seamlessly integrating Stories and Spaces, we create the immersive experiences that connect our clients' audiences closer to them

• Stories: We make brands memorable by blending information, creativity, and emotion into stories that are not just told, but felt and remembered.
• Spaces: We transform environments into captivating experiences by embedding interactivity, architectural awe, and human-led design into every touch point.

By uniting these two worlds, we craft powerful connections and memorable brand experiences that deliver measurable impact and long-lasting value for our clients.

Your job role and responsibilities:

• The lead role of project management for exhibition builds and installations from concept to handling all aspects of on-site supervision, primarily within the technology industry.
• The project management of content from print to construction.
• Handling projects through every stage, from receiving a brief to delivery of the final concept onsite, including:
• Budget creation and management.
• Timeline creation and management.
• Manage resources, including personnel, vendors, and budgets.
• Being the client and supplier’s main point of contact on a day-to-day basis.
• The ability to accurately brief and inspire excellent creative work from the creative department.
• Management of junior colleagues to deliver projects (although not direct line management).
• You will report directly to the Head of Project Management, ensuring that they are kept fully informed of progress on each project.
• At least 5 years of experience in a production/project management role in a creative agency delivering exhibition booths, technology industry experience is essential.
• Demonstrates a strong track record of delivering complex projects on time, within budget, and to a high standard.
• Experience liaising with multiple suppliers (construction, AV, and content) to ensure seamless communication and planning.
• Excellent personnel and time management skills.
• Experience working with budgets from $500,000+.
• Experience using Google Drive Suite, Microsoft Office, and time management/budget software (such as Procim).
• An understanding of organizer and utility requirements during an exhibition build.
• Cool-headed and able to work effectively and efficiently to tight deadlines and inspire others to do so.
• High-level experience in client-facing situations and the ability to interpret their needs.
• Strong solution-focused approach to projects.
• The ability to problem-solve and predict challenges with assigned tasks.
• Willingness and ability to travel.
• Fluency in spoken and written English and the right to work in the UK
• Experience, sense of purpose, and career fulfillment.
• Full-time, office-based role in our Shoreditch studio — collaborate in person with a passionate creative team.
• Flexible 7-hour workdays (core hours 10am–4pm).
• 26 days holiday + bank holidays (accruing 1 additional day each year, up to 30 days).
• Breakfast, fruit, snacks and barista-grade coffee.
• Company socials, time-off in lieu and cycle-to-work scheme.
• Apple MacBook and mobile phone provided.
• Dedicated one-to-one mentoring and coaching to help you achieve your goals

Valuing Difference. Driving

Inclusion.We work in a changing world which offers great opportunities for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We seek to attract and employ the best people from the widest talent pool because creating value through diversity is what makes us strong as a business, enabling us to solve important problems and deliver value to our clients. At mccglc you will be given the opportunity to grow and thrive.We encourage an inclusive culture where people can be themselves, are valued for their strengths, and are empowered to be the best they can be.

This is a full-time role with a 6-month probationary period.

Disclaimer: This job advert is indicative of the type of duties you may undertake in performance of this role. It does not provide a conclusive or exhaustive list of duties. If you do not hear from us within 28 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. We are unable to provide feedback to candidates who have not been shortlisted for an interview