Project Manager

Fisher Productions Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A London-based event management company is seeking a Project Manager responsible for the complete management of live events in various London venues. The successful candidate will handle project planning, quoting, and deliverance while ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Key skills include experience in event coordination, strong communication abilities, and proficiency in technical design software like Autocad or Vectorworks. Flexible working hours, including evenings and weekends, are required for this role.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing live events from pre-production to delivery.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and resolve problems.
• Familiarity with technical design software like Autocad or Vectorworks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of live event project management.
• Create and manage project quotes and budgets.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety protocols.
• Maintain relationships with venues and suppliers.

Skills

Project management

Event coordination

Technical production skills

Autocad or Vectorworks

Communication with clients

Problem-solving under pressure

Job description

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, power & 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
• Communicates well with high profile clients, venues, suppliers 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 Suttons Business Park, Reading, 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