Senior Production Manager

Title: Senior Production Manager

Location: Central London

Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £60,000 - £80,000 DOE

Job Ref: 40635

Read on to find out what you will need to succeed in this position, including skills, qualifications, and experience.

About

Founded in London in 2006, my client creates bold, immersive experiences that transform spaces and captivate audiences. Their multidisciplinary team blends design, architecture, engineering, and technical innovation to deliver standout projects for global luxury brands, cultural organisations, retail destinations, and private clients.

The Role

They are looking for an experienced Senior Production Manager to lead the technical delivery of ambitious experiential, installation, and live projects.

You’ll work closely with creative and project teams from concept through to installation, turning big ideas into practical, high-quality realities. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on problem-solving, managing complex builds, and leading teams and suppliers with confidence.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee multiple projects from planning to installation
• Manage timelines, budgets, suppliers, and production teams
• Ensure technical feasibility, quality control, and health & safety compliance
• Build strong relationships with clients, contractors, and fabricators
• Support and mentor junior team members

What They Are Looking For

• Strong experience in experiential, live, or installation production
• Confident managing large-scale budgets and complex builds
• Technical knowledge across scenic, AV, lighting, rigging, and infrastructure
• Skilled in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Vectorworks, or similar tools
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Calm under pressure, organised, and solutions-focused
• Curious about new materials, methods, and technologies

What They Offer

• 22 days holiday plus UK bank holidays
• Christmas & New Year office closure
• Pension scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme & season ticket loan
• Gym membership
• Cultural outings and team events
• Ongoing training and professional development

If you enjoy working on varied projects and seeing your ideas come to life, this role offers the chance to make a real impact on high-profile events and experiences.

Please get in touch with me, Summer Bolitho if this position sounds of interest. I am a consultant at mustard with a specialist approach to creative recruitment. xwzovoh

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