About the job Senior Production Manager – Live & Experiential
A leading full-service experience and events agency is looking for a Senior Production Manager to own all physical build, installation, and de-rig operations across its live events and experiential portfolio. This is a senior, commercially accountable role — not just operational delivery, but genuine ownership of budgets, margins, and standards.
What You’ll Do
Operations
Lead all build and install operations from pre-production through to strikeOversee warehouse prep, load‑ins, on‑site installations, and storageAct as senior on‑site lead for complex or high‑profile buildsEstablish delivery standards, documentation, and H&S best practice
Commercial
Own build budgets across fabrication, logistics, install, and de‑rigWork alongside producers at quotation stage to ensure accurate, viable pricingProtect margins through efficient resourcing and cost controlDevelop frameworks for build cost forecasting across repeat activations
Resource Management
Coordinate internal build crews and trusted external contractorsBuild and maintain a strong supplier and fabricator networkAllocate resources effectively across concurrent projectsContribute to team structure planning as the business scales
Quality, Assets & Innovation
Oversee fabrication standards and on‑site installation qualityBridge the gap between creative design intent and physical executionManage physical inventory – scenic assets, tools, and infrastructureIdentify opportunities to grow and formalise a rental/asset offering
What’s In Scope
Brand activations, exhibition stands, temporary retail and window installations, scenic builds, seasonal activations, and experiential environments requiring fabrication, dressing, and physical infrastructure.
Experience Required
7–10+ years in live events, experiential, or scenic build environmentsProven track record leading site installations end-to‑endStrong budget management and commercial awarenessSolid logistics and contractor management experienceHands‑on fabrication knowledge and H&S competency is mandatory
Salary DOE
We are an equal opportunity agency. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic origin or disability status.
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