Project Manager

Job Summary:  

The job holder is responsible for full end-to-end Project Management of a wide range of live  events, specialising in London Venues, ensuring jobs are quoted effectively and delivered on time,  within budget and to a quality at or above client expectations.  

Main Duties:  

• Provide full end-to-end project management of live events including quoting, pre-production,  on site delivery and project completion  
• Take job brief from clients and/or Commercial colleagues and provide quote and budget to win  the job at optimal margin  
• Interpret project briefs and work with colleagues to translate into technical designs &  equipment specifications including lighting, audio, video, power & scenic elements  • Create technical drawings to support project designs (Autocad or Vectorworks preferred) • Complete and co-ordinate all pre-production, ensuring all elements are aligned, systems  updated, kit and resources booked and logistics are organised 
• Liaise effectively with colleagues across Production, Transport & Logistics, Warehouse and  Scenic to ensure events are resourced, planned and delivered correctly  
• Provide hands on Project Management on site, coordinating all elements on the day • Build specialist knowledge of our core London venues including operational logistics and  working protocols 
• Ensure full compliance with all Health and Safety requirements (colleagues and suppliers) • Liaise with venues to build positive relationships and ensure project delivery complies  with their requirements  
• Ensure all events are delivered to a high standard, on time and on budget.  • Conduct a project debrief upon completion of each job to ensure continual improvement  • Fully adhere to all ISO systems/procedures and contribute to their development as required  

Job Holder Requirements:  

Experience  

• Experience in the pre-production and on site delivery of live events essential • Experience producing quotes and managing budgets to secure a strong margin preferred  • Experience running events in a range of UVLs and other London venues preferred 

Competencies  

• Communicates well with high profile clients, venues, suppliers and colleagues across the group  • Ability to resolve last minute problems on site quickly and pragmatically  • Highly developed on site technical production skills  
• Autocad or Vectorworks skills preferred  
• Highly motivated, enthusiastic, team player  
• Computer literate with the ability to learn and assimilate new software  • Works effectively under pressure, giving clear direction during tight delivery timeframes  • Hands on approach, willing to exert additional effort to ensure every event is delivered to our high standards  

Additional Requirements  

• The job holder is required to have a full UK driving licence for driving company vehicles  to/from site (any endorsements to be acceptable to the company’s insurer)  • The job holder will be based at Suttons Business Park, Reading, with regular travel to on site  venues.  
• Due to operational requirements the job holder is expected to work flexibly according to  workload, with significant evening and weekend work required  

• The job holder must pass the stringent security vetting procedures required for many  accredited venues