Live Event Site Lead: Safety, Logistics & Onsite Ops

Electra Events & Exhibitions; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Electra Events & Exhibitions is seeking a Site Manager to lead on-site operations for major Dubai events. You will coordinate event build‑ups, manage crews and vendors, and enforce safety standards to ensure smooth execution.

The role requires strong leadership, organizational skills, and effective communication to maintain timelines and high safety compliance across all phases of a live event.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in site management for events, exhibitions, or live productions.
• Strong leadership and vendor management capabilities.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Solid knowledge of health and safety regulations for event environments.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all on-site activities during event build-up, live event days, and dismantling phases.
• Ensure site layouts are prepared, marked, and delivered in line with event requirements and safety standards.
• Supervise crews, contractors, and vendors involved in setup and breakdown.
• Enforce health, safety, and compliance protocols across the site.
• Act as the main point of contact with event organizers, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure seamless operations.
• Monitor site progress against project timelines and resolve issues quickly and effectively.
• Oversee logistics, equipment, and resources to maximize efficiency on-site.
• Ensure the site is properly restored and cleaned post-event.

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Vendor management

Organizational skills

Health & safety

Communication

Problem solving

Job description

Electra Events & Exhibitions is seeking a Site Manager to lead on-site operations for major Dubai events. You will coordinate event build‑ups, manage crews and vendors, and enforce safety standards to ensure smooth execution.

The role requires strong leadership, organizational skills, and effective communication to maintain timelines and high safety compliance across all phases of a live event.