Senior Project Manager

-; Harlow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading event management firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to oversee audio-visual installations at exhibitions and conferences globally. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of project management experience in the live events sector, along with strong technical knowledge and client service skills. This full-time role demands meticulous planning, the ability to multitask, and compliance with health and safety standards. The position offers travel opportunities and the chance to grow within an exciting environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of project management experience in live events sector.
• Broad technical understanding across video, sound, lighting, and IT.
• Meticulous planning skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversee global projects from design to execution and review.
• Manage client relationships and ensure project profitability.
• Travel globally for on-site management of events.

Skills

Project management

Client service

Organizational skills

Technical understanding

Job description

Senior Project Manager

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to project manage audio visual and technical solution installations at exhibitions, conferences and events, globally.

The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of project management with at least 3-5 years minimum experience within the live events sector, technical knowledge, exceptional client service and organisational skills predominantly within corporate events worldwide. They will also possess the ability to multitask and should thrive under pressure in a fast paced environment.

You’ll work hard but will have the opportunity to grow your career in this exciting role.

Primary Responsibilities

• Responsibility for a wide variety of global projects
• Travelling globally to oversee and manage events on-site
• Fully oversee all aspects of projects from initial design, budgeting, planning and preparation through to delivery and post event review meetings
• Managing and mentoring more junior personnel within the team
• Building, nurturing and developing client relationships
• Carrying out site visits / venue assessments
• Taking a client brief, and providing a quotation that is both commercially and technically sound, in a timely fashion
• Outlining project timeframes and budgets. Maintaining control of project costs, helping to ensure that projects generate specified profit margins whilst maintaining exceptionally high quality standards
• Working with technical drawings and stand plans, liaising with our technical team to obtain CAD drawings and 3D visualisations
• Sourcing and managing suppliers
• On site management of all internal crew and external contractors
• Adhering to and the promotion of company policies and procedures
• Maintaining Health and Safety standards and ensuring on-site Health and Safety briefings are held

Qualifications and pre‑requisites

• Experience in project management of high end technical events within the exhibition and conference sectors.
• A broad technical understanding (ideally across all areas of video, sound, lighting and IT).
• Commercial awareness and Budgetary skills - demonstrate a clear understanding of company business and the ability to effectively balance cost, quality and ensure profitability.
• Meticulous planning skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to work effectively across multiple projects within a fast paced environment and delegate appropriately
• Flexibility to deal with the demands of working in the live event industry with the ability to facilitate overtime including early mornings, late evening and some weekend working
• The ability and willingness to travel - it is expected that you will predominantly be working in and around the London area, however you will need to travel to our head office in Harlow Essex and further afield as required
• Highly client focused (as delivering the best quality service to our clients is at the heart of what we do)
• Strong, positive leadership skills with the ability to command respect, engage, motivate and gain commitment from others
• Willingness to comply with and support company procedures and policies
• A great team player
• Full clean UK Driving licence
• Rigging experience preferred but not essential

Working hours

Full time.

This is a fantastic opportunity for those who are passionate about live technical event delivery. If this sounds like the role for you then please apply.