Scenic Project Manager

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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