Senior Events Project Manager
Posted 1 day ago by Premier Group
£45 Per hour
Outside
Hybrid
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The Senior Events Project Manager is responsible for leading the end-to-end delivery of complex temporary structure and event build projects, ensuring they are completed safely, on time, and within budget. This role requires a commercially minded leader with extensive experience in large-scale event infrastructure and the ability to thrive in fast-paced environments. The position involves managing multiple projects simultaneously while overseeing financial performance and stakeholder relationships. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills and a proven track record in project management within the events sector.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead multiple large-scale event build projects simultaneously.
- Manage the full project lifecycle from concept and planning through to on-site build, live delivery, and de-rig.
- Develop and manage project programmes, budgets, and resource plans.
- Oversee supplier coordination, procurement, and contract management.
- Ensure projects are delivered to agreed timelines and profitability targets.
- Own project P&L performance including cost control, margin management, and cashflow oversight.
- Manage purchase orders, approvals, and supplier negotiations.
- Identify and mitigate commercial risks throughout delivery.
- Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships.
- Lead cross-functional internal teams including operations, technical, and logistics.
- Drive clear communication across all project phases.
- Support bid processes, proposals, and new project opportunities where required.
- Oversee temporary structures, site overlay, and event infrastructure requirements.
- Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety regulations, including RAMS documentation.
- Lead on-site build and de-rig phases, ensuring safe and efficient execution.
- Conduct post-project reviews to drive continuous improvement.
Key Skills:
- Extensive experience delivering complex event projects (sporting events, exhibitions, sponsorship activations, festivals or similar).
- Strong knowledge of temporary structures and live event infrastructure.
- Proven commercial acumen with experience managing budgets and supplier negotiations.
- Demonstrated ability to lead high-performing teams in high-pressure environments.
- Excellent organisational and stakeholder management skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and G-Suite.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- NEBOSH, IOSH, or equivalent Health & Safety qualification.
Salary (Rate): £45.00/hr
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: Other
Job title: Senior Events Project Manager
Contract type: Contract - Outside IR35
Duration: 5-months (potential extension)
Working model: hybrid
Day rate: £300+ DOE
We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of complex temporary structure and event build projects. This role is responsible for ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest operational and commercial standards. This position suits a commercially minded project leader who thrives in fast-paced live event environments and has a strong background in large-scale event infrastructure.
Experience & Skills Required
- Extensive experience delivering complex event projects (sporting events, exhibitions, sponsorship activations, festivals or similar).
- Strong knowledge of temporary structures and live event infrastructure.
- Proven commercial acumen with experience managing budgets and supplier negotiations.
- Demonstrated ability to lead high-performing teams in high-pressure environments.
- Excellent organisational and stakeholder management skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and G-Suite.
Key Responsibilities
- Project Delivery: Lead multiple large-scale event build projects simultaneously.
- Manage the full project lifecycle from concept and planning through to on-site build, live delivery, and de-rig.
- Develop and manage project programmes, budgets, and resource plans.
- Oversee supplier coordination, procurement, and contract management.
- Ensure projects are delivered to agreed timelines and profitability targets.
- Commercial & Financial Management: Own project P&L performance including cost control, margin management, and cashflow oversight.
- Manage purchase orders, approvals, and supplier negotiations.
- Identify and mitigate commercial risks throughout delivery.
- Stakeholder & Team Leadership: Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships.
- Lead cross-functional internal teams including operations, technical, and logistics.
- Drive clear communication across all project phases.
- Support bid processes, proposals, and new project opportunities where required.
- Technical & Compliance: Oversee temporary structures, site overlay, and event infrastructure requirements.
- Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety regulations, including RAMS documentation.
- Lead on-site build and de-rig phases, ensuring safe and efficient execution.
- Conduct post-project reviews to drive continuous improvement.
Qualifications
- Essential: Full UK Driving Licence
- NEBOSH, IOSH, or equivalent Health & Safety qualification
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