Creative Project Manager

Company: Cavendish Professionals
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Location: Walthamstow
Job Description:

Project Manager – Creative Construction / Experiential Builds

About the Role

A dynamic creative construction studio is seeking a Project Manager to lead the planning and delivery of set builds, installations, activations, and experiential projects across film, TV commercials, events, brand experiences, and exhibitions.

This is a hands-on delivery role working closely with clients, designers, and production teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to a high creative and technical standard.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the end-to-end delivery of set builds, installations, and experiential projects
  • Work closely with clients and design teams to interpret concepts and bring them into buildable solutions
  • Manage workshop production and onsite installation phases, ensuring smooth execution across all stages
  • Interpret construction drawings and technical plans, communicating clearly to all stakeholders
  • Coordinate and manage crews, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure efficient project delivery
  • Take ownership of project budgets, tracking costs and completing post-project financial reconciliation
  • Ensure strict adherence to health & safety standards across all site and workshop activities
  • Maintain clear and consistent communication with clients, internal teams, and external partners
  • Make confident, timely decisions to resolve issues and keep projects on track
  • Monitor quality and detail throughout both production and onsite delivery phases

Requirements

  • Minimum 4 years’ experience in film, TV, events, exhibitions, brand experiences, or similar experiential environments
  • Strong background in construction, workshop production, or technical build environments
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and construction plans
  • Experience managing workshop teams, onsite crews, subcontractors, and suppliers
  • Strong technical production knowledge and understanding of build processes
  • Solid understanding of health & safety requirements and documentation
  • Strong budgeting and cost management experience, including post-project reconciliation
  • Excellent communication skills with clients and internal teams
  • Fast-thinking, decisive, and confident under pressure

Posted: May 1st, 2026