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Related titles: Scenic Project Manager, Scenic Project Lead, Construction Project Manager
Location: SW London (Hybrid)
Salary: £70–80k, based on experience
Sector: Exhibitions, Events, Brand Experience
Our client is a best-in-class, leading experience agency delivering world-class exhibitions, live events, brand experiences, sponsorship activations, and world expos across global markets.
They are now seeking a Project Director to lead their Exhibition Build Project Management team. This is a pivotal leadership role, overseeing the delivery of complex, large-scale international projects — with budgets up to £3 million — across exhibitions (80%) and live events (20%).
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and mentor the Project Management team, ensuring efficient, profitable, and high-quality delivery
* Oversee budgets, timelines, logistics, and cross-functional stakeholder communication (creative, technical, digital, logistics)
* Drive departmental growth and act as the escalation point for high-level client and project issues
* Implement best practices in documentation, budgeting, scheduling, and procurement
* Manage contractor relationships and procurement processes to ensure quality and cost control
* Represent the agency in client meetings, pitches, and strategic discussions
What We’re Looking For
* Minimum 5 years in a senior project management role within exhibitions or experiential marketing
* Proven leadership experience, with the ability to manage large, international project teams
* Solid background in exhibition build, with a track record of delivering high-value global projects
* Experience working in international markets, ideally including the USA and the Middle East
* Strong skills in logistics, supplier management, and compliance with venue/regional regulations
* Exceptional organisational, communication, and financial management capabilities
* Calm under pressure, able to manage multiple projects while maintaining high attention to detail
* Strong understanding of global logistics and freight
* Proficiency in MS Excel (intermediate or higher)
* Familiarity with event formats including conferences, summits, and roadshows
* Skilled in reporting, forecasting, and real-time scheduling
* Collaborative, solution-oriented, and client-focused
This is a rare opportunity to step into a strategic leadership role within a globally recognised agency, working closely with senior leadership and world-renowned brands on industry-leading projects and activations.
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