Job description
Flexible working and fantastic career progression!
Are you an organised, solutions‑driven Exhibition Project Manager looking to take ownership of impactful stand builds across the UK and overseas? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing events team working on high‑profile exhibition projects with a strong pipeline already lined up for the year ahead. If you’re confident managing clients, deadlines and the build process from end to end, we’d love to speak with you.
Benefits include:
- Competitive salary
- Hybrid working structure
- Opportunities to work internationally
- Wellness, health and enhanced holiday benefits
THE COMPANY
This full-service agency specialises in delivering exhibition experiences for an impressive range of UK and international clients. With a collaborative team, a supportive culture, and continued investment in both people and production, they’re now ready for a talented Exhibition Project Manager to help drive forward a busy schedule of custom builds. Their environment is fast‑paced, friendly, and full of opportunity for someone who enjoys being hands‑on and involved at every stage of project delivery.
THE ROLE
As an Exhibition Project Manager, you’ll take full responsibility for delivering bespoke exhibition stands from concept through to on‑site handover. You’ll act as the primary client contact while coordinating internal teams and trusted suppliers to ensure every detail is executed to a high standard.
Responsibilities as Exhibition Project Manager include:
- Manage the full lifecycle of UK and international exhibition projects, ensuring timelines and budgets stay on track
- Translate client briefs into proposals and making them come to life
- Coordinate with creative, design and production teams, plus external contractors
- Prepare project budgets, schedules, build packs and installation documentation
- Be on‑site for builds, installs and de‑rigs, resolving problems and ensuring quality delivery
- Maintain accurate internal records and streamline processes with constructive input
- Communicate effectively with clients throughout projects, handling challenges professionally with a positive output
- Offer guidance to junior team members when needed
- This role is hands‑on, varied and ideal for someone who enjoys seeing their work come to life.
- Experience using AutoCAD or C4D is beneficial but not essential.
THE CANDIDATE
We’re looking for a confident, commercial Exhibition Project Manager with at least 3 years of experience managing the delivery of exhibition stands or similar build‑based projects. You’ll have strong knowledge of materials, build methods and production workflows, with excellent organisational and communication skills. You’ll be calm under pressure, comfortable travelling both across the UK and internationally, and confident managing multiple projects at once.
Live specialises in all disciplines (and at all levels) across events, experiential and exhibitions. If this position isn't quite what you're looking for please visit live-recruitment.co.uk to view all of the opportunities we are recruiting.
As a specialist events recruitment agency we help our clients build the most talented and diverse teams in the UK. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, embracing diversity across all intersecting dimensions, including ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, well-being, abilities, and neurodiversity. We are dedicated to ensuring a supportive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or accommodations for any reason, please do not hesitate to let us know.
Vacancy Ref: KW16638