PROJECT MANAGER - SET DESIGN AND BUILD AGENCY

Posted 01 May 2017
SalaryNegotiable
Job type Permanent
DisciplineEvent Recruitment Agency
Reference15360/001_1493611242
Contact NameLive Recruitment

Job description

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Your opportunity to join one of the best design and build companies in the UK and work on a broad portfolio of live event projects!

THE COMPANY

This boutique agency are well established and have an exciting and growing base, working with some of the biggest brands and agencies out there. With their own dedicated workshop their strengths in design and build and creativity see them deliver a variety of projects across the year including product launches, campaigns, experiential events and activations and roadshows across the UK and Europe.

With their focus always on quality and attention to detail, and working across sectors including luxury accessories, FMCG, e-commerce and retail to name a few there has never been a better time to join this creative and thriving agency!

THE ROLE

Due to the recent win of new accounts and subsequent growth they are now looking for an experienced Project Manager to come on board and take the lead on projects across the year.

Responsibilities include:

  • Client liaison and management

  • Managing the project from initial brief through to delivery

  • Ensuring resource across projects

  • Overseeing projects including all production elements

  • Advising on materials and finishing methods

  • Working closely with the workshop

  • Supplier liaison and management

  • Budget management and reconciliation

  • Onsite management including overseeing installation

THE CANDIDATE

Candidates must have a proven background of project managing design and build projects, including a strong understanding of production processes, materials and finishing methods. Candidates will be considered from a range of backgrounds including production agencies, design and build agencies, theatre design or prop manufacturing as long as they have had exposure to managing build projects, be that for experiential events, roadshows or set and stage projects. Any exposure to using or working with software including AutoCAD and SketchUp would be an added benefit although is not essential for the role.

Most importantly candidates need to have a flexible approach combined with the passion and drive to join one of the leading agencies!

In return, this well established business offer you the opportunity to expand your portfolio and work on a wide range of outstanding and bespoke projects for a number of well known, top of the range clients!

Live specialises in all disciplines (and at all levels) across marketing, creative and events. If this position isn't quite what you're looking for please visit www.live-recruitment.co.uk to view all of the opportunities we are recruiting.