Title: Scenic Project Manager
Location: Essex
Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 DOE
Job Ref: 40890
Who They Are
My client build world-class film premieres and high-fashion runway shows to immersive exhibitions and live events. Their team of skilled craftspeople, production specialists, and technical experts transform ambitious ideas into exceptional experiences.
The Role
As they continue to grow, they are looking for an experienced Scenic Project Manager to join our ambitious and supportive team. This is a hands-on role that combines creative thinking with practical project delivery. You’ll manage projects from initial brief through to installation, working closely with clients, designers, production teams, and workshop staff to ensure every project is delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest standard.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Take ownership of projects from concept to completion, managing client briefs, quotations, budgets, schedules, and delivery while ensuring projects remain commercially successful.
- Lead communication and collaboration between clients, designers, Production Managers, workshop teams, suppliers, and installation crews to ensure projects run smoothly and information flows effectively.
- Provide technical expertise, advising on construction methods, materials, and finishes, interpreting technical drawings, and finding practical solutions that bring creative ideas to life.
- Oversee onsite installations, maintaining quality, health and safety standards, and design intent while adapting to changes and resolving challenges as they arise.
- Champion continuous improvement, supporting sustainable construction practices and contributing ideas that enhance efficiency, innovation, and project outcomes.
What They Are Looking For
- 3–5 years’ experience managing scenic, exhibition, live event, or bespoke fabrication projects, with a proven track record of delivering high-end scenic builds.
- Strong technical knowledge of construction methods, materials, finishes, and the ability to confidently interpret technical drawings using AutoCAD or similar software.
- Excellent organisational, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to remain calm under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong commercial awareness, attention to detail, and a proactive, solution-focused approach, alongside a genuine interest in sustainable construction practices.
Why Join
- Work on world-class events, exhibitions, film premieres, and fashion shows across the UK and internationally.
- Join a collaborative, supportive team that values creativity, craftsmanship, and innovation.
- Enjoy a competitive salary, genuine opportunities for career progression, and the chance to make a real impact within a growing business.
Please get in touch with me, Summer Bolitho summer.bolitho@mustardjobs.co.uk if this position sounds of interest. I am a consultant at mustard with a specialist approach to creative recruitment.
For more info on this role or to chat about other options call 07441 347 431. More roles can be found at www.mustardjobs.co.uk/jobs and other snippets at www.mustardjobs.co.uk don’t forget we are a recruitment agency and not the end hirer.
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