Workshop Project Manager

Production Solutions Group is looking to appoint a talented Project Manager to take a leading position in the Workshop, leading a variety of projects. You should be committed to high quality work and have a keen interest in working across the theatre / events industry. You will be joining our evolving team as we look ahead to numerous exciting projects which are coming up, providing excellent service to our clients across the country.

The Project Manager role encompasses a wide range of duties supporting all needs of the Workshop needs across projects. As such, this will involve working closely with Production Managers, as well as other departments (both internal and external).

·     Lead the planning, scheduling and execution of build projects.

·     Interpret design briefs, CAD drawings, and technical plans to develop achievable project timelines and budgets.

·     Collaborate with management to produce accurate costings and quotes for new projects.

·     Work with management to monitor each departments capacity.

·     Maintain clear communication with clients, designers and production teams to ensure artistic intent is realised within practical constraints.

·     Work with the Workshop Director to manage day-to-day operations, ensuring efficient use of tools, materials and equipment.

·     Ensure quality control across all workshop outputs, from structural integrity to surface finishes.

·     Source, procure and manage materials and supplies cost-effectively.

·     With the Workshop Director to coordinate workshop staff, freelancers and subcontractors, ensuring effective teamwork and safe working practices.

·     Work with Workshop Management and Heads of Departments on the recruitment of freelance additional staff to keep up with capacity.

·     Implement and enforce health, safety, and environmental standards.

·     Be the primary point of contact for clients, designers and show team.

·     Provide regular updates on project progress to clients and designers.

·     Manage client expectations with professionalism, ensuring a high standard of service delivery.

·     Occasionally attend venues to oversee the delivery and installation of builds.

·     Support onsite troubleshooting, ensuring smooth handovers.

·     Represent the brand to potential future clients, and maintaining existing relationships.

·     Maintain excellent department archives.

·     To always implement and track sustainability within the department and model best practice in terms of environmental responsibility.

·     Build and manage excellent relationships with external contractors and suppliers.

·     To engage and contribute meaningfully to development of Production Solutions Group and its subsidiaries Business Plan, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan and Sustainability Plan.

·     To maintain good relations with industry bodies representing the company’s interest within trade union negotiations or other environments in the sector.

·     To uphold and embody the Company’s policies, including but not limited to our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy, Dignity at Work policy and Health and Safety policy.

·     Any other reasonable duties that arise to fulfil the objectives of Production Solutions Group and its subsidiaries.

The above is not a definitive list and the Project Manager should expect to perform any other duties requested in order to facilitate the expansion of the businesses.