Project Manager (London)

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 & 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, crew 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 Maxx House, Bracknell, 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