Senior Scenic Project Manager — Events & Installations

mustard; England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

mustard, a specialist in designing and delivering spectacular corporate and private parties, weddings and international productions, seeks a Scenic Project Manager. You will lead projects from concept through completion, coordinating creative and technical teams to protect the creative vision while meeting client expectations.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong organisation, and commercial awareness to manage budgets, schedules and resources across multiple jobs in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Proven project management experience within scenic construction, fabrication, events, exhibitions, experiential, film and television, or a related production environment, with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines.
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, suppliers and subcontractors, alongside a good understanding of scenic construction methods, materials, finishes and installation processes.
• The ability to interpret technical drawings and production information. Knowledge of AutoCAD or other technical drawing software would be advantageous.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and work effectively with internal teams, clients and external partners.
• Strong attention to detail, commercial awareness and a practical approach to problem-solving, with the ability to anticipate risks, manage costs and remain calm under pressure.
• A sound understanding of health and safety within production, workshop and installation environments, alongside proficiency in project management systems and standard office software.
• The successful candidate will be a proactive and reliable project manager who combines technical understanding with strong organisational skills and a genuine passion for delivering high-quality scenic projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage scenic projects from the initial brief and quotation through design, fabrication, installation and de-rig, acting as the central point of contact and ensuring effective communication across all departments.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets and production plans, coordinating designers, fabricators, suppliers and subcontractors to ensure key milestones are achieved.
• Review technical drawings, specifications, materials, finishes and construction details to ensure they meet project requirements and the creative vision.
• Manage supplier and subcontractor quotations, negotiate costs where appropriate, monitor expenditure and proactively identify risks, cost overruns and potential delivery issues, escalating concerns to the Head of Scenic when necessary.
• Work closely with the Scenic Operations Manager to coordinate procurement, materials, specialist services, crew requirements and transport.
• Attend site visits, production meetings and project installations or de-rigs as required, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and to schedule.
• Ensure health and safety requirements are met, including risk assessments, method statements and site-specific procedures, while maintaining accurate project documentation, budgets, schedules and reports through company systems.
• Manage competing priorities and deadlines across multiple projects, taking a proactive, practical and solutions-focused approach to resolving challenges and maintaining high standards of delivery.

Skills

Project management

Coordination

Communication

Problem-solving

Health & safety

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

mustard, a specialist in designing and delivering spectacular corporate and private parties, weddings and international productions, seeks a Scenic Project Manager. You will lead projects from concept through completion, coordinating creative and technical teams to protect the creative vision while meeting client expectations.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong organisation, and commercial awareness to manage budgets, schedules and resources across multiple jobs in a fast-paced