Lead Technical Manager - Large-Scale Exhibitions

THA Venues, Parks & Resorts; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

THA Venues, Parks & Resorts in Abu Dhabi is recruiting an experienced Event Technical Manager for a Conference Exhibition project. Reporting to the Production Director you will lead the technical delivery of the scenic build, ensuring drawings, structures and materials are safe, compliant and buildable and that the build reaches final technical acceptance ready for handover.

You will coordinate technical submissions and work closely with venue teams, contractors and authorities, and be available

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Technical Manager on large-scale exhibition stands, pavilions or major events.
• Strong ability to read CAD and shop drawings and check structural specs.
• Sound knowledge of RAMS and technical submissions for venues and authorities.
• Knowledge of temporary works, floor loadings and structural safety for event builds.
• Detail-oriented and able to coordinate with contractors and venue teams.

Responsibilities

• Review and coordinate scenic CAD and drawings including plans, elevations, sections, construction details, setting-out drawings and specifications.
• Review structural details, calculations, fixing methods, floor loadings, height limits, access requirements and temporary works.
• Assess BOQs, material schedules, samples, prototypes and mock-ups for technical suitability and buildability.
• Coordinate and track RAMS, certifications, drawings and approvals required by venue and authorities.
• Lead snagging, rectification and final technical acceptance before handover.

Skills

Technical management experience

CAD/shop drawings reading

RAMS & submissions experience

Safety & temporary works knowledge

Contractor coordination

Tools

CAD software

Job description

THA Venues, Parks & Resorts in Abu Dhabi is recruiting an experienced Event Technical Manager for a Conference Exhibition project. Reporting to the Production Director you will lead the technical delivery of the scenic build, ensuring drawings, structures and materials are safe, compliant and buildable and that the build reaches final technical acceptance ready for handover.

You will coordinate technical submissions and work closely with venue teams, contractors and authorities, and be available