Senior Project Manager - Event Build

ZipRecruiter; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in event management seeks a Senior Project Manager to oversee large-scale projects across the UK and Europe. This role demands strong leadership, client management skills, and extensive project management experience to ensure successful delivery from start to finish.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in project management within temporary structures, events or construction.
• Proven skills in managing high-value projects with P&L responsibilities.
• Excellent client-facing and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Financial Control

Client Relations

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Education

A Level Maths & English

Bachelor's Degree

PMP/PRINCE2 Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Teams

Project Documentation Tools

Job description

Job Description

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

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