Senior Project Manager

Posted 11 February 2026
Salary£45k - 60k per year
LocationLondon
Job type Permanent
DisciplineExperiential Recruitment AgencyExhibition Recruitment Agency
Reference16812
Contact NameSabrina Pattison

Job description

Hybrid working - 3 days in the office!!!  This is a great opportunity to join a forward thinking, progressive events business and support across some amazing international projects!

 

-          Flexible working / hybrid working

-          Company bonus

-          Excellent company culture

-          Buy and Sell up to 5 days holiday per year

-          Annual Cycle to work scheme

-          Private Personal Healthcare scheme

-          Monthly contribution in to Now Pension scheme

-          Mental Health support module

The Company

This forwarding events business specialise in creative production of bespoke temporary and permanent steel structures, and event management.  With an exciting event portfolio including music festivals, global sporting events, exhibitions and brand activations internationally.  With a growing client base and a passionate team there has never been a better time for an Senior Project Manager to come on board

The Role

Due to continued growth they are now looking for a Senior Project Manager to join their growing events team.  This role leads the end-to-end delivery of multiple high-profile, complex build projects, ensuring exceptional operational standards from concept to completion. It's a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, balances commercial performance with flawless delivery, and inspires teams to perform at their best.

You'll oversee full project lifecycles, manage budgets and timelines, coordinate technical and on-site delivery, and build strong client and stakeholder relationships. You'll also line-manage project leads, drive consistent delivery standards, and act as the senior escalation point when challenges arise.

This is a broad role where the Senior Project Manager will use all of their event and project management skills and experience, including;

-             Delivering multiple complex projects on time, on budget, and to exacting standards

-             Owning financial performance, cashflow, and supplier management

-             Leading on-site build and de-rig phases with safety and quality at the forefront

-             Managing and developing a high-performing project team

-             Supporting commercial activity including proposals and pitches

The Candidate

Candidates should ideally be working in a similar role as a Senior Project Manager, working with temporary structures.  You will be confident managing international deliveries, complex logistics, and senior client relationships. Commercially sharp, highly organised, and calm under pressure, you know how to lead teams and deliver standout results.

-             Proven experience delivering complex event or build projects

-             Strong knowledge of temporary structures and event infrastructure

-             Excellent commercial, financial, and stakeholder management skills

-             Leadership experience with direct line management responsibility

-             Full UK driving licence

-             Health & Safety qualification (or equivalent)

Most importantly we are looking for an ambitious Senior Project Manager with a willingness to learn and develop within this fantastic organisation

In return they offer flexible working, fantastic career progression, company wide bonuses, bespoke training for each team member and above all the chance to join a first rate agency where career progression abounds.

 

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

As a specialist events recruitment agency we help our clients build the most talented and diverse teams in the UK. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, embracing diversity across all intersecting dimensions, including ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, well-being, abilities, and neurodiversity. We are dedicated to ensuring a supportive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or accommodations for any reason, please do not hesitate to let us know.

Vacancy Ref: SP16812