Scenic Production Manager

Job description

Production Manager – Experiential & Creative Production

Full Time | Essex (Onsite & Project Based) | £45,000

We’re working with a highly regarded creative production studio specialising in experiential, immersive and brand-led projects. They deliver complex builds and installations for high-end brands, taking concepts from brief through to fabrication and onsite execution.

They’re now looking for a Production Manager to join the team in a hands-on capacity, supporting the successful delivery of projects from briefing through to installation and post-project wrap-up.

This is a delivery-focused role suited to someone who thrives in fast-paced production environments and enjoys being deeply involved in the physical realisation of creative ideas.

The Role

You’ll play a key part in ensuring projects are produced efficiently, on time and within budget, working closely with clients, suppliers and internal teams.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the end-to-end production process from briefing to final installation
• Building and maintaining detailed production timelines
• Monitoring budgets and cost trackers to ensure financial control
• Liaising with suppliers to secure quality output and competitive pricing
• Maintaining regular client communication, including sharing timelines and WIP imagery
• Producing RAMS and ensuring full Health & Safety compliance
• Conducting quality control checks throughout the production lifecycle
• Managing onsite activity as required, including installations and sign-off
• Ensuring all project documentation and internal systems are kept up to date
• Exploring innovative, creative and cost-effective material and build solutions
• Capturing dynamic production imagery for website and social content
• Supporting sustainable working practices and material recycling

This role requires flexibility, as projects may involve evening or unsociable hours depending on install schedules.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong production management experience within events, exhibitions, theatrical, experiential or similar build environments
• Proven ability to work to tight production timelines
• Experience managing budgets, costings and production schedules
• Confident reading drawings and working with artwork files
• Solid Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams)
• Strong organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail
• Health & Safety awareness and experience producing RAMS
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset
• Comfortable working onsite and in workshop environments

Desirable experience includes:

• CAD, SketchUp or CNC knowledge
• Practical build skills (carpentry, vinyling, painting etc.)
• Social media content creation
• Forklift licence

You’ll be:

• Hands-on and practical
• Detail-driven and quality-focused
• Adaptable and calm under pressure
• Passionate about creative production and brand experience
• Positive, reliable and collaborative

This is a great opportunity to join a growing creative production studio where you’ll have real involvement in bringing ambitious brand experiences to life.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Essex

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

04-03-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English