Senior Construction Manager

Reference: Senior Construction_1789999447

Proactive are currently recruiting for a Senior Construction Manager to join a fast-paced and innovative creative production business specialising in large-scale events, experiential projects and bespoke fabrication.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage scenic construction and fabrication projects through the workshop from initial production to completion
  • Supervise and support workshop teams on a day-to-day basis, ensuring workloads, resources and deadlines are effectively managed
  • Take ownership of assigned projects, coordinating production activity to ensure delivery against agreed timescales and budgets
  • Accurately estimate and cost fabrication projects, taking into account materials, labour and production requirements
  • Manage project budgets effectively, monitoring expenditure and ensuring accurate financial reconciliation
  • Identify and resolve technical challenges throughout the fabrication and construction process
  • Develop practical solutions to complex construction and fabrication problems
  • Interpret technical drawings, models, plans and elevations to ensure work is produced accurately and to the required standard
  • Work closely with production managers, designers and technical teams to plan fabrication and assembly processes
  • Ensure technical information and assembly requirements are clearly communicated and documented
  • Maintain high standards of quality across all workshop and fabrication activities
  • Work closely with workshop management to ensure machinery and equipment are appropriately maintained and serviced
  • Support the development, training and progression of workshop technicians and junior team members
  • Build effective working relationships with internal teams, suppliers, clients and external production partners
  • Assist with the planning and delivery of complex installations, fit-ups and large-scale fabrication projects where required
  • Safely handle and manoeuvre large, complex and intricate fabricated structures and scenery

Skills:

  • Minimum 5 years' experience within a scenic construction, event production, exhibition, theatre or specialist fabrication environment
  • Strong practical carpentry and/or metalwork skills
  • Strong understanding of materials, construction methods and fabrication techniques used within events or creative production
  • Good understanding of project costing, budgets and resource management
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, plans, elevations and 3D models
  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to make effective decisions under pressure
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Confident leading and supporting a diverse workshop team
  • Strong understanding of health and safety requirements within a workshop, events, theatre or construction environment
  • High attention to detail with a strong commitment to quality
  • Proactive approach with a willingness to develop new skills and improve working practices
  • Confident working independently while also contributing effectively as part of a wider production team
  • Experience with CAD or other technical design software would be advantageous
  • Forklift experience would be advantageous

How to Apply:

For more information on the role, or an informal discussion regarding opportunities we have available, please contact Victoria Pseftoudis on [email protected].

Why work with Proactive?

Proactive Global is an industry leading, specialist engineering recruitment agency focused on the automation, manufacturing and robotics sectors. We offer specialist recruitment services to a niche customer base, vetting that our clients offer the best opportunities for your career. Proactive encourages and promotes equality and diversity within the workforce. We act with honesty, integrity and impartiality, ensuring your application is considered on its own merits and without bias.

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Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

£40,000.00 - £70,000.00
Per annum
GBP40000 - GBP70000 per annum
Added 21/09/2026
Reference: Senior Construction_1789999447

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