Project Manager

Project Manager - Job Description

We’re seeking a Project Manager to join us at mccglc, a creative agency based in Shoreditch, London.

The Project Manager role is an essential one within mccglc, we are looking for a methodical, proactive worker with an eye for detail and a can-do, solution-oriented approach. This self-motivated candidate will be working across multiple projects collaborating with all our departments. They will have a passion for excellence and a drive to ensure our projects are delivered to the highest standard.

Who we are

mccglc creates Stories and Spaces that Connect. We are a London-based collective of global talent from diverse backgrounds and cultures whose differences fuel our creativity and bold, cutting-edge design. We believe that by seamlessly integrating Stories and Spaces, we create the immersive experiences that connect our clients' audiences closer to them.

• Stories: We make brands memorable by blending information, creativity, and emotion into stories that are not just told, but felt and remembered.
• Spaces: We transform environments into captivating experiences by embedding interactivity, architectural awe, and human-led design into every touchpoint.

By uniting these two worlds, we craft powerful connections and memorable brand experiences that deliver measurable impact and long-lasting value for our clients.

Your job role and responsibilities:

• The project management of exhibition builds and installations from concept to handling all aspects of on-site supervision, primarily in the pharmaceutical industry.
• The project management of content including print and digital
• Handling projects through every stage, from receiving a brief to delivery of the final concept onsite, including:
• Budget creation and management
• Timeline creation & management
• Manage resources, including personnel, vendors, and budgets.
• Being the client and supplier’s main point of contact on the day to day
• Being the key person to communicate changes between the creative studio and the client.
• Management of content, whether this be print (booth walls, flyer handouts, banners) or digital (touchscreens, LED screens, adverts).
• Attending weekly/biweekly calls with the client stakeholders to ensure all requests are managed and met
• Work closely with seniors within the team to ensure project and client delivery consistency
• You will report directly to the Head of Project Management ensuring that they are kept fully informed of progress in each project

Your key skills:

• At least 1.5 years experience in a project management role in a creative agency delivering exhibition booths (pharmaceutical and tech industry are a plus)
• Experience with liaising with suppliers (construction, AV and content) to ensure seamless communication and planning
• Excellent personnel and time management skills
• Experience working with budgets from $250,000+
• Experience using Google Drive Suite, Microsoft Office and time management and budget software
• Cool-headed and able to work effectively and efficiently to tight deadlines and inspire others to do so
• Initial experience in client-facing situations and have the ability to interpret their needs
• The ability to problem solve and predict problems with assigned tasks
• Willingness and ability to travel
• Fluency in spoken and written English and have the right to work in the UK

Benefits:

• Experience, sense of purpose, and career fulfillment.
• Full-time, office-based role in our Shoreditch studio — collaborate in person with a passionate creative team
• Flexible 7-hour workdays (core hours 10am–4pm)
• 26 days holiday + bank holidays (accruing 1 additional day each year, up to 30 days)
• Breakfast, fruit, snacks and barista-grade coffee
• Company socials, time-off in lieu and cycle-to-work scheme
• Apple MacBook and mobile phone provided
• Dedicated one-to-one mentoring and coaching to help you achieve your goals

Valuing Difference. Driving Inclusion.

We work in a changing world which offers great opportunities for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We seek to attract and employ the best people from the widest talent pool because creating value through diversity is what makes us strong as a business, enabling us to solve important problems and deliver value to our clients. At mccglc you will be given the opportunity to grow and thrive as a designer.

We encourage an inclusive culture where people can be themselves, are valued for their strengths and are empowered to be the best they can be.

This a full-time role with a 6-month probationary period.

Disclaimer: This job advert is indicative of the type of duties you may undertake in performance of this role. It does not provide a conclusive or exhaustive list of duties. If you do not hear from us within 28 days of the closing date please consider your application unsuccessful. We are unable to provide feedback to candidates who have not been shortlisted for an interview.