PROJECT MANAGER – LIVE EVENTS & PRODUCTION
Full-Time | Permanent | Competitive Salary | South East London

Our client, an established and rapidly expanding international event production specialist, is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join their team. Working across large-scale live events, technical production, and scenic design, this role offers the opportunity to deliver high-profile projects for major agencies and private event planners.

This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a creative, fast-paced environment and has a proven background in event production from concept through to on-site delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of event projects, following a defined critical path from initial brief through to completion
• Liaise with clients to understand objectives and present solutions that are creative, practical, safe, and budget-conscious
• Coordinate day-to-day communication between clients, internal teams, and suppliers
• Source, book, and manage freelance crew, technicians, and specialist contractors
• Oversee project delivery, including handling client-owned or subcontracted equipment when required
• Ensure subcontractor outputs meet agreed specifications, particularly during fabrication and production stages
• Produce and manage all Health & Safety requirements, documentation, and on-site compliance
• Maintain financial control throughout the project, ensuring delivery within agreed timeframes and budget
• Complete post-project reconciliation, invoicing, and payment follow-up
• Lead internal debriefs and share learnings to improve future projects

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience delivering large-scale live events, with solid understanding of technical and scenic disciplines
• Ability to manage all aspects of a project, even with a specialist background in one area
• Experience with virtual events advantageous but not essential
• Skilled in Google Drive, Microsoft 365, and familiar with rental management platforms such as HireHop (or similar)
• Confident managing complex budgets of £250k+
• Exceptional attention to detail, organised, proactive, and professional
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and negotiation abilities
• Calm under pressure and flexible to evolving client needs
• Enthusiastic about new technology and industry innovation
• Willing to travel internationally, including extended periods where required

Package

• Full-time, permanent role
• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Office-based in South East London

If you would like to apply please email me at harrison@serlimited.com or call on 01254781300

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