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