Senior Project Manager - Scenic Projects

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading scenic design firm is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead bespoke scenic projects. You will guide projects from concept to completion, ensuring timely, on-budget delivery. The ideal candidate has project management experience in scenic environments, strong communication skills, and a passion for bringing creative ideas to life. This role offers an exciting chance to be part of dynamic live events and immersive experiences.

Qualifications

• Proven project management experience ideally within Theatre or Live Events.
• Deep knowledge of materials and fabrication.
• Confidence quoting and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from concept to delivery.
• Be a relationship-builder and expert advisor.
• Manage full project lifecycle.

Skills

Project management experience in scenic environments

Knowledge of construction methods

Budgeting and scheduling skills

Empathetic communication

Hands-on mindset

Flexibility under pressure

Passion for creative projects

Job description

Job Description

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER — SCENIC PROJECTS

£50,000–£60,000

London | On-site with occasional travel

Live Events | Music | Theatre | Immersive Experiences

Ready to build worlds, not just sets?

CoCo Group is searching for a number of experienced Senior Project Managers who thrive on the energy of live environments and know how to steer scenic builds from “what if?” to “wow.”

Our client is a top-tier player in the scenery design and build space, a team of makers, doers, and dreamers who deliver jaw-dropping experiences for the live events, music, theatre, and immersive industries.

If you’ve ever walked into a space and thought, “I want to be the one who made this happen,” keep reading.

THE ROLE

As Senior Project Manager, you'll be the driving force behind bespoke scenic projects, guiding them from concept to completion. Whether it's a one-night-only live show, an immersive experience, or an intricate stage piece, you’ll be the calm in the creative storm, ensuring it all comes together beautifully, on time and on budget.

You’ll:

• Independently lead projects from concept to delivery

• Be the go-to for clients, a relationship-builder and expert advisor

• Scope, quote, schedule, and manage the full lifecycle

• Collaborate across internal teams, design, production, workshop, site

• Develop practical build methods and detailed technical designs

• Juggle priorities and solve problems without losing your cool

• Champion quality and push creative boundaries without compromising on practicality

YOU BRING

• Proven project management experience in scenic or workshop-led environments ideally within Theatre, Immersive or Live Events & Experiences.

• Deep knowledge of construction methods, materials, and fabrication

• Confidence quoting, budgeting, and scheduling in fast-paced environments

• A knack for clear, empathetic communication, with clients and crews alike

• A “hands-on” mindset, you know when to lead, and when to pitch in

• Flexibility and level-headedness under pressure

• A genuine passion for bringing wild creative ideas into the real world

This isn’t just another PM role. It’s a chance to be at the heart of a team that builds experiences, not just sets. You’ll be working with passionate craftspeople, solving creative challenges, and delivering work that people feel.

If you want your career to have impact, and your projects to have presence, we want to hear from you, so apply today to be considered.