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Production Manager – Scenic Design and Build
Location: London
Salary: £60,000-75,000pa DOE
We're working with a well-established scenic construction and production company that's looking to bring in an experienced Production Manager to oversee the successful delivery of bespoke scenic builds across live events, exhibitions, theatre and experiential projects.
This is a varied, hands-on role where you'll manage projects from initial client enquiry through to installation and final delivery, working closely with designers, workshop teams, suppliers and clients to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.
If you thrive in a fast-paced production environment and enjoy balancing technical planning, commercial management and client relationships, this could be an excellent opportunity.
The Role
As Production Manager, you'll take ownership of multiple projects simultaneously, coordinating every stage of the production process from site surveys and quotations through to workshop production and installation.
You'll be the key point of contact between clients, technical teams and suppliers, ensuring projects run efficiently while maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety.
Key Responsibilities
Project Management
- Manage multiple scenic construction projects from enquiry through to completion.
- Carry out site surveys to assess access, installation requirements and project feasibility.
- Produce project programmes and coordinate resources across all stages of delivery.
- Act as the central point of communication between clients, designers, technical teams, workshop staff and subcontractors.
- Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards.
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Commercial & Procurement
- Prepare accurate quotations and project costings.
- Source and manage subcontractors, suppliers and specialist fabricators.
- Negotiate supplier pricing and build strong commercial relationships.
- Monitor project costs throughout delivery, identifying and managing any budget variations.
Technical Planning
- Produce transport load lists, production schedules and material requirements.
- Prepare Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) for build, installation and de-rig activities.
- Liaise with structural engineers regarding calculations, certifications and compliance.
- Review technical drawings to ensure designs are practical, safe and buildable.
Production & Workshop Coordination
- Brief workshop teams on project requirements, quality expectations and delivery deadlines.
- Monitor manufacturing progress and resolve technical or production challenges.
- Carry out quality control inspections before projects leave the workshop.
- Ensure Health & Safety standards are maintained throughout production and installation.
About You
We're looking for someone with experience managing complex production projects within scenic construction, exhibitions, live events, theatre or a related environment.
You'll be commercially aware, technically confident and comfortable managing multiple stakeholders while delivering projects to tight deadlines.
Essential Experience
- Proven Production Management experience within scenic construction, exhibitions, live events, theatre or similar industries.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously.
- Experience preparing quotations, managing budgets and controlling project costs.
- Excellent knowledge of scenic construction methods, materials and structural principles.
- Experience producing RAMS and working within Health & Safety legislation.
- Ability to conduct site surveys and identify technical risks and installation constraints.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and project management software.
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Desirable Experience
- Experience interpreting CAD drawings or technical design packages.
- Knowledge of temporary structures, rigging or suspension systems.
- Understanding of transport logistics and load planning.
- IOSH Managing Safely or a similar Health & Safety qualification.
- Experience working alongside structural engineers and reviewing structural calculations.
What's on Offer
This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected and growing business delivering high-profile scenic construction projects across the live events and exhibition sectors.
You'll enjoy a varied role with genuine responsibility, working alongside experienced designers, production teams and clients on exciting projects from concept through to completion.
If you're an organised, commercially minded Production Manager with a passion for delivering exceptional projects, we'd love to hear from you.
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