Project Manager - Exhibition/Event Build

Posted 26 September 2025
Salary£40k - 50k per year
LocationLeicestershire
Job type Permanent
DisciplineExperiential Recruitment AgencyExhibition Recruitment Agency
ReferenceCC15701
Contact NameCassie Capener

Job description

Your chance to join a busy, growing company as part of the creative build team who deliver exhibition stands, props, activations and more to global brands.

  • Office/Onsite based with ad hoc WFH
  • 25 days annual leave + BH
  • Access to discounts and rewards
  • Company Annual Bonus
  • Epic company socials
  • Onsite parking with free EV charging facilities


THE COMPANY
 

This rapidly expanding, full-service agency come complete with a friendly and passionate team as well a fantastic client roster of high-profile brands. With event projects ranging from conferences and product launches through to gala dinners and award ceremonies their in house teams deliver every element, including  event design, event management, AV production, content design and build.

Priding themselves on delivering high quality events with exceptional service they work with an extensive list of well-known clients working across live, hybrid and virtual events and all with a great internal culture and sense of humour!

Established in 2009, they are well known within the industry with circa 50 employees and a roster of returning global clients.

THE ROLE
 

Having acquired brand new facilities which have been recently fully refurbished, they are now delivering a range of build projects from their workshop. From innovative exhibition stands to eye catching props, brand activations and retail pop ups, their talented team are the go-to for pioneering builds across the events sector.

Responsibilities will include: 

  • Working closely with clients to advise on design solutions 
  • Preparing detailed quotes for build projects from exhibition stands to conference staging
  • Working closely with internal Designers
  • Briefing the in house build team
  • Budget management
  • Logistics management including scheduling crew onsite
  • Leading builds and breakdowns onsite (mainly UK based)
  • Conducting site visits

THE CANDIDATE
 

The successful candidate must have experience as a Project Manager delivering exhibition stands or event builds. Hands on design skills are not essential but would be preferable. You must be an excellent client communicator and problem solver.

  • Role is subject to reference checks and a DBS check
  • A full UK Driving licence is essential
  • You must have the right to work in the UK

In return you will receive a competitive salary, training, support, and an opportunity to work with a business where your career potential is maximised!

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: CC15701