Senior Project Manager; Scenic Build

Overview

EXCELLENT PROGRESSION / HIGHLY CREATIVE PROJECTS

A leading name in scenic fabrication and design, this fast-growing creative production company brings imaginative ideas to life across theatre, television, live events, exhibitions, and immersive experiences. Known for transforming bold concepts into reality, they have delivered work for some of the world's most recognisable brands and productions—from international film & tv corporations and immersive scenic productions to bespoke mini golf sets, major West End shows, and global experiential activations.

Operating from their large Kent-based workshops, the team of over 60 specialists spans carpentry, metalwork, scenic art, and project delivery, and are expanding rapidly as demand grows in the UK and internationally.

The Senior Project Manager will take ownership of large-scale, technically complex projects—overseeing the full process from client brief through design, fabrication, and onsite delivery.

This person will be the central point of coordination between design, drafting, and workshop teams, ensuring projects are delivered to brief, on budget, and on schedule, while maintaining exceptional creative and technical standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead projects from concept to completion
• Serve as primary client contact, managing expectations and relationships
• Oversee project planning, resourcing, and coordination
• Collaborate with draftspersons to translate designs into builds
• Review CAD drawings and provide adjustments as needed
• Manage budgets, procurement, and cost tracking
• Coordinate installations and logistics
• Anticipate risks and implement solutions
• Mentor junior team members

The ideal candidate will be a confident and proactive Senior Project Manager with a solid understanding of scenic build processes and materials, who enjoys seeing creative ideas come to life through precise execution.

Experience in theatre, immersive events, or exhibition build is highly desirable.

This is an opportunity to lead ambitious creative projects at one of the most respected scenic build companies in the UK. Every day brings new challenges, new clients, and new creations—from detailed stage sets to jaw-dropping experiential builds.

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