At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead high-profile scenic builds for live events and productions.
- Company: Join a leading live events and production company with a collaborative vibe.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 30 days holiday, private healthcare, and hybrid working options.
- Other info: Enjoy ongoing professional development and a supportive team environment.
- Why this job: Make your mark on prestigious events while managing exciting projects.
- Qualifications: 6+ years in scenic project management and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
Are you an experienced Scenic Project Manager looking to lead the delivery of outstanding live events and scenic productions?
We're recruiting on behalf of a leading live events and production company for a Senior Scenic Project Manager to join their growing Projects team.
This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of high-profile scenic builds, working on prestigious events for major brands and venues.
As Senior Scenic Project Manager, you'll lead the successful delivery of complex scenic and staging projects from concept through to installation.
You'll work closely with clients, designers, workshop teams, suppliers and technical departments to ensure every project is delivered safely, on time, within budget and to an exceptional standard.
You'll bring significant experience in scenic construction and live event production, with the ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining excellent client relationships and commercial awareness.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage multiple scenic production projects from initial brief through to completion.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships throughout the project lifecycle.
- Analyse project briefs and develop practical, creative solutions.
- Produce technical construction drawings using Auto CAD or similar CAD software.
- Prepare quotations, budgets and project documentation.
- Specify appropriate construction methods, materials and finishes.
- Coordinate workshop, warehouse and technical teams to deliver projects efficiently.
- Produce scenic build schedules and construction documentation.
- Manage logistics, suppliers and subcontractors.
- Lead onsite installations and venue transformations.
- Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.
- Monitor project performance and provide leadership and mentoring to team members.
- Adapt quickly to changing project requirements while maintaining quality and client satisfaction.
You'll ideally have
- 6+ years' experience in scenic project management within the live events, exhibition or entertainment industries.
- Strong knowledge of scenic construction methods, materials and finishes.
- Proficiency in Auto CAD or similar CAD software.
- Experience preparing quotations, budgets and project documentation.
- Excellent organisational and project management skills.
- Outstanding communication and client relationship skills.
- Experience leading teams, contractors and suppliers on-site.
- The ability to manage multiple fast-paced projects simultaneously.
- A proactive, solutions-focused attitude.
A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle would be advantageous but is not essential.
- What's on Offer
- Salary of £55,000–£65,000 depending on experience.
- 30 days' holiday including bank holidays.
- Private healthcare and dental cover.
- Enhanced company sick pay.
- Company pension scheme.
- Long service rewards.
- Ongoing professional development and training.
- High-spec equipment and software.
- Regular team events and social activities.
- Hybrid working available after successful completion of probation (two days remote, three days office-based).
- Time off in lieu/respite arrangements to support work-life balance following extended or weekend event work.
- Working Hours
Core hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm.
As this is a live events environment, flexibility is required and occasional evening, weekend and out-of-hours work will form part of the role.
If you're an experienced Scenic Project Manager looking to take the lead on exciting, high-profile productions while working within a collaborative and supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.
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Senior Scenic Project Manager employer: Prospero Integrated
At Prospero Integrated, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer by fostering a supportive team culture that values collaboration and innovation. Our commitment to ongoing professional development ensures that our Live-Event Lighting Repair & QC Technicians have ample opportunities to enhance their skills and advance their careers in a dynamic environment, all while working on exciting live events and installations.
