Project Manager- Events & Exhibition Logistics
23 hours ago
Birmingham
Project Manager - Exhibitions & Live Events Location: Walsall (Office-Based with regular travel) Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 Reports to: Operations Manager Travel: Frequent UK & European site work, including extended periods away during major builds About The Company Disrupt Talent is recruiting on behalf of a European leader in sustainable exhibition platform systems, supporting major events such as Farnborough Air Show, Chelsea Flower Show and The Ryder Cup. The company delivers modular flooring solutions and large-scale live event installations for organisers and contractors across the UK and Europe. As the business continues to grow, they are strengthening their delivery team by hiring a Project Manager who can support hands-on installation work while developing their project management capability. The Role This is a hybrid Project Manager / Operations Executive position responsible for coordinating the full lifecycle of exhibition and live event projects—from planning and scheduling to hands-on onsite delivery. The role is physical, fast-paced, and travel-heavy, ideal for someone with event/exhibition operations experience who is ready to step up into a more structured project management position. Key Responsibilities Project Coordination • Support the full project lifecycle from quote through to completion., • Produce installation schedules, resource lists, and logistics plans., • Book transport, accommodation, equipment, crews, and materials., • Coordinate with internal teams to ensure accurate preparation and dispatch., • Review site plans, layouts, and specifications (AutoCAD familiarity advantageous). Onsite Operations • Attend events to oversee installation and breakdown of modular flooring systems., • Work hands-on with crews during builds—this role involves manual work., • Ensure all work is delivered on time, safely, and to client specifications., • Support larger jobs such as the six-week Farnborough Air Show build. Client & Stakeholder Liaison • Act as a point of contact for clients, contractors, and suppliers., • Attend onsite meetings and walk-throughs as required., • Maintain strong communication between office, yard, and site teams. Logistics & Administration • Ensure resources, stock, and vehicles align with project requirements., • Assist with quoting, job files, RAMS documents, and project reporting., • Maintain accurate timelines, delivery notes, and project records. What You'll Bring • Experience in exhibitions, live events, operations, or site installation., • Ability to work hands-on in physical environments and outdoors for extended periods., • Strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to multitask., • Confident communicator able to coordinate crews, clients, and suppliers., • Willingness to travel extensively and stay away for multi-week projects., • Practical, solution-focused mindset with strong attention to detail., • Understanding of event build processes; CAD knowledge is a bonus, not essential. Why Apply? • Salary £35,000-£40,000 depending on experience., • Work on high-profile UK & European exhibitions and live event builds., • Clear pathway to develop into a fully-fledged Project Manager over the next 1-2 years.