Scenic Project Manager
Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 DOE
Location: Arborfield
Working Hours: 40 hours per week, with overtime available
Working Arrangement: Office-based with flexible/hybrid options
The Role
We're looking for an experienced Scenic Project Manager to take end-to-end ownership of scenic projects within a fast-paced AV & Events environment. This is a hands-on role combining project management, creative design, technical planning and onsite delivery , working across everything from initial concepts and budgets through to fabrication, installation and de-rig.
You'll coordinate closely with designers, clients, internal Project Managers and external fabrication partners, ensuring every scenic element is delivered on time, within budget and to the required standard . With fabrication currently outsourced, you'll play an important role in managing those relationships while also helping develop the company's in-house scenic capability as the department grows.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage scenic projects end-to-end , from initial concept and design development through budgeting, procurement, fabrication and final onsite delivery.
- Manage project budgets and costs , while preparing production-ready artwork, large and small-format print files and technical drawings using Adobe Creative Cloud and CAD software.
- Coordinate external fabrication partners , ensuring quality, costs and timelines are managed effectively, while supporting the development of future in-house fabrication capabilities.
- Lead onsite scenic delivery , overseeing installation and de-rig while being comfortable getting hands-on with straightforward scenic builds and installations where required.
- Collaborate with Project Managers and wider technical teams to plan and deliver scenic elements as part of larger AV and event projects.
- Manage and maintain scenic stock within the warehouse , ensuring items such as bars, desks, plinths, tables and stock flats are organised, maintained and readily available for upcoming projects.
About You
- Proven experience working within an events production company or similar fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrable end-to-end project management experience across scenic, events, exhibitions or other physical build projects.
- Confident managing project budgets, costs and external suppliers .
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud , particularly Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign, with experience preparing artwork for production.
- Proficient in CAD software , ideally SketchUp and/or Vectorworks.
- Comfortable with basic scenic installation , including set wrapping, stage builds and similar hands-on work.
Desirable Experience
- Experience with beMatrix, Aluvision or similar system-build products .
- Technical understanding of AV integration within scenic environments .
- Graphic design experience.
- Experience delivering scenic solutions incorporating integrated screens or projection .
What's on Offer
- Overtime paid at standard hourly rate up to 48 hours per week, with time-and-a-third for additional hours beyond 48.
- 4 weeks' annual leave , plus UK bank holidays and your birthday off.
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements .
- Vitality Health Insurance and Rewards Programme .
- Octopus EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme .
- Genuine trust and autonomy from day one , with the opportunity to influence and develop the scenic department as the business grows.
- A creative, collaborative and high-energy team where people take their work seriously without taking themselves too seriously.
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