Senior Project Manager - Event Build

Cavendish Professionals; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company specializing in event infrastructure is looking for a Senior Project Manager to oversee projects across the UK and Europe. The role requires significant experience in managing temporary structures and events, ensuring client satisfaction through effective leadership and comprehensive project management. With responsibilities ranging from project planning to financial oversight, the candidate will play a critical role in delivering high-quality services for major clients. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong communication skills and a solid background in managing multi-million-pound projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience in temporary structures or events.
• Proven success managing major accounts and high-value projects.
• Excellent client-facing, negotiation, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of large-scale projects from inception to handover.
• Manage P&L responsibilities and ensure projects are delivered on time and budget.
• Serve as primary point of contact for clients, fostering long-term relationships.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

A Level Maths & English minimum

Bachelor’s degree

PMP/PRINCE2 certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Microsoft Teams

Job description

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Senior Project Manager – Event Build Projects

We are hiring a Senior Project Manager to deliver temporary structure and event infrastructure projects across the UK and Europe. This is a client-facing role focused on full project lifecycle delivery for strategic and major clients, requiring strong leadership, financial control, and relationship management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of large-scale projects from inception to handover
• Define project scope, timelines, budgets, and resource plans with internal and external stakeholders
• Manage P&L responsibilities, ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and margin expectations
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, fostering long-term relationships and repeat business
• Liaise closely with operations, technical services, procurement, and HSEQ teams to ensure seamless delivery
• Ensure RAMS, accreditation, and site access are in place for all active sites
• Conduct post-mortems and monthly reporting, including financial forecasting and project performance reviews
• Drive continuous improvement, develop project best practices, and maintain high-quality delivery standards
• Stay informed on emerging products, materials, and methodologies relevant to temporary structures
• Manage multiple concurrent projects with travel across the UK and Europe as needed

Requirements:

• 5+ years’ project management experience in temporary structures, events, or construction
• Proven success in managing major accounts and high-value projects with P&L ownership
• Excellent client-facing, negotiation, and communication skills
• Strong organisational and leadership capabilities with the ability to coach and influence teams
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Teams, and project documentation tools
• A Level Maths & English minimum; a bachelor’s degree and PMP/PRINCE2 certification are desirable

Cavendish (Recruitment) Professionals Ltd is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of gender, race, age, sexual orientation, religion, or belief.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management

• Industries

  Events Services

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