Project Manager – Fit Outs

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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 CV