Scenic Workshop Manager

Scenic Workshop Manager - £50,000 plus overtime – London

If your skills, experience, and qualifications match those in this job overview, do not delay your application.
Are you experienced in leading scenic workshops and delivering complex builds to tight deadlines? Can you confidently manage teams, workflows, and budgets while maintaining high safety and quality standards?
This is an opportunity to join a fast-paced creative production environment as a Scenic Workshop Manager, taking ownership of workshop performance and delivering high-quality scenic builds across a range of live and experiential projects.
The role
You will lead a large, multi-disciplinary workshop team, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget. Working closely with production teams, you will translate design ideas into buildable solutions while maintaining smooth day-to-day workshop operations.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage workshop staff and freelancers, setting clear expectations and maintaining performance
Plan resources, workflows, and schedules across multiple concurrent projects
Oversee scenic construction from concept through to completion
Review technical drawings and ensure buildability and accuracy
Monitor budgets, materials, and labour to maintain strong commercial performance
Maintain high build standards with low error rates
Build a collaborative, accountable, and safety-first team culture
Ensure full compliance with UK Health & Safety regulations and RAMS
Support training, mentoring, and development across the workshop team
Act as the main link between workshop and production teams, ensuring clear communication
About our company
You will be joining a fast-paced and creative production environment known for delivering ambitious and technically challenging projects. The team works collaboratively to bring ideas to life, with a strong focus on quality, safety and innovation.
The Benefits
Salary of £50,000 plus overtime
Opportunity to work on high-profile and technically complex projects
Collaborative and supportive working environment
Opportunity to shape and develop a high-performing workshop team
The person
You will bring strong experience in scenic construction within live events, theatre, TV or similar environments.
You should have:
Proven experience managing large, multi-disciplinary workshop teams
Strong technical knowledge across materials and construction methods
Confidence interpreting technical drawings and designs
Experience managing budgets, scheduling, and resources
Solid understanding of UK Health & Safety legislation
Excellent decision-making and organisational skills
A calm and practical approach in high-pressure environments
Relevant qualifications in construction, stagecraft, engineering, or health & safety would be advantageous. xwzovoh
What's next
If you are ready to take the lead in a dynamic workshop environment, apply today to be considered.