Details:
- Salary: £55,000 - 60,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Birmingham West Midlands (County)
- Date: 2 days ago
Description:
Project Manager – Exhibitions
Location: Birmingham
Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
We're recruiting for an experienced Project Manager to join a growing business delivering high-quality exhibition stands, experiential activations, trade show environments and bespoke live event projects across the UK and internationally.
This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded Project Manager with experience in exhibition builds, temporary structures or live events who enjoys managing projects from concept through to onsite installation and handover.
The Role
* Manage the full lifecycle of exhibition, trade show and experiential projects.
* Act as the primary point of contact for clients throughout project delivery.
* Develop project plans, programmes and budgets.
* Coordinate design, production, fabrication and installation teams.
* Liaise with exhibition organisers, venues and technical authorities.
* Manage exhibition approvals, permits and venue compliance requirements.
* Coordinate procurement of materials, graphics, AV equipment and exhibition components.
* Manage suppliers, subcontractors and fabrication partners.
* Monitor project budgets, costs and commercial performance.
* Negotiate supplier pricing and manage project variations.
* Coordinate transport, logistics and international shipping where required.
* Lead onsite installations, live event delivery and exhibition breakdowns.
* Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations and venue requirements.
* Identify project risks and implement effective mitigation strategies.
* Produce regular project reports for clients and senior management.
* Drive projects to successful completion while maintaining quality, programme and budget.
About You
* Minimum 5 years' experience managing exhibition, trade show or experiential projects.
* Proven experience delivering bespoke exhibition stands or temporary structures.
* Strong understanding of exhibition build processes and onsite installation.
* Experience managing multiple fast-paced projects simultaneously.
* Excellent commercial awareness with strong budget management experience.
* Confident managing clients, suppliers and multidisciplinary teams.
* Ability to interpret technical drawings and production documentation.
* Degree qualified in Engineering, Construction Management, Event Management, Architecture or a related discipline.
* PMP or equivalent Project Management qualification would be advantageous.
If you're an experienced Project Manager with a background in exhibitions, experiential projects or live events, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your latest CV