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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 CVDo not include the following in your job application, CV, or cover letter:
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