Production Manager; Events

Location: Spitalfields, 68 Hanbury St, London, E1 5JL

The Production Manager is responsible for the end to end delivery of live events, experiential projects and builds, from project handover through to fabrication, logistics, installation and derig.

The role sits at the centre of creative, technical, fabrication and live delivery, translating creative intent into practical, safe and commercially sound outcomes. Production Managers are involved from the early stages of a project, contributing to feasibility, delivery approach, programme and cost, and remain accountable through delivery and close out.

The Production Manager leads project delivery, owns production budgets, manages suppliers and site delivery, and is accountable for quality, programme and delivery standards across multiple concurrent projects.

Project Ownership and Programme Control

• Act as the primary production lead and point of accountability for allocated projects
• Take ownership of projects from early development and internal handover through to completion
• Maintain clear programme control and prioritisation across multiple live projects
• Define scope, delivery responsibilities and production strategy for each project
• Translate client objectives and creative intent into clear technical and delivery plans
• Act as the bridge between client, creative, technical, fabrication and delivery teams
• Support early project development, pitches and proposals by providing feasibility, approach and cost input where required
• Undertake detailed site visits and surveys as required to inform delivery strategy, logistics planning, risk management and programme development, clearly communicating key findings to internal teams and suppliers.

Client Liaison and Communication

• Act as the primary client/client team facing production contact throughout the project lifecycle
• Lead production discussions with client teams, articulating feasibility, cost, programme and risk
• Manage evolving client requirements through clear communication and structured change control
• Represent Creation professionally in client meetings and on site environments

Technical Coordination and Solutioning

• Work closely with Creative, Technical Design and Scenic Production to develop buildable solutions
• Challenge proposals constructively to ensure feasibility, safety, cost and programme alignment
• Review drawings, specifications and methodologies to ensure delivery readiness
• Identify technical and delivery risks early and lead mitigation planning
• Coordinate delivery across scenic, fabrication, logistics, print and technical production elements as required by each project
• Develop delivery approaches and manage AV and technical production suppliers, ensuring integration with build and site delivery.

Budget and Commercial Management

• Own production budgets from initial estimate through to final reconciliation
• Track costs accurately and manage change control
• Appoint, brief and negotiate with suppliers and subcontractors
• Protect margin while maintaining quality and delivery standards

Delivery Leadership, Delegation and Site Oversight

• Appoint, brief and instruct Lead Installers and site teams to deliver projects effectively
• Ensure delivery teams are fully set up with clear plans, information and authority prior to site delivery
• Maintain oversight of live delivery through structured communication and reporting
• Attend site as required to lead, coordinate or resolve issues
• Retain accountability for programme, quality and outcomes whether on site or remote

Logistics, Compliance and Quality

• Plan logistics, access, transport, crew and installation methodology
• Ensure RAMS, compliance and safe working practices are in place
• Maintain quality control across all delivery elements
• Identify risks early and act decisively to resolve issues

• Proven experience as a Production Manager within live events, experiential or complex physical builds
• Experience contributing to projects from early feasibility through delivery and close out
• Experience coordinating a wide variety of delivery types including build, fabrication, logistics, print and technical production
• Proven…