Crew Chief - Event Build

Live Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading events specialist in the UK is seeking a Crew Chief to lead installation teams across various high-end projects. This hands-on role requires strong leadership and physical fitness, with responsibilities including managing daily operations and ensuring client satisfaction. Candidates with experience in outdoor environments or similar fields are encouraged to apply. The position offers competitive salary, bonuses, and opportunities for progression within the company. Join a supportive and dynamic team dedicated to delivering top-notch event experiences.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus overtime

Annual profit bonus

Training and development opportunities

Company pension scheme

Travel opportunities

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Experience in leading teams in outdoor or hands-on event environments.
• Confident working directly with high-end clients onsite.
• Skilled in or eager to learn trades such as carpentry, electrics, or rigging.

Responsibilities

• Lead onsite installation teams of 3 to 15 crew.
• Manage daily site operations, ensuring builds run smoothly.
• Act as key client contact onsite, maintain professional communication.

Skills

Leadership in outdoor environments

Problem-solving under pressure

Physical fitness and energy

Carpentry skills

Electrics knowledge

Rigging experience

Education

Full UK driving licence

Job description

EXCELLENT LONG TERM PROGRESSION - This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven individual to join one of the UK's leading event structure specialists as Crew Chief, leading on exciting bespoke projects across the UK!

• Long term progression and development
• Overtime and annual bonus
• Fantastic workplace culture

The Company

This award-winning technical event structures specialist is one of the UK's leading names in temporary event architecture, delivering more than 400 events each year across festivals, sporting events, weddings, corporate functions, and film & TV productions.

With over two decades of experience, the company has built a reputation for reliability, craftsmanship, and stunning design - from iconic tipis and sail tents to stretch structures and bespoke decking and furniture installations.

Their clients include some of the most recognisable names in the world - from Red Bull and Nike to Porsche, Land Rover, and the BBC, their work appears at many of the UK's most prestigious venues and festivals.

They are known for being highly organised, resourceful, and fun to work with, with this role offering you the chance to join a close-knit team that genuinely enjoys the opportunity to build incredible spaces in some of the country\'s most beautiful locations.

The Role

As a Crew Chief, the successful candidate will lead teams in the build, installation, and dismantling of high-end temporary structures. The role is hands-on, fast-paced, and physically demanding, requiring strong leadership, practical ability, and a passion for working outdoors.

Responsibilities as Crew Chief will include :

• Leading onsite installation teams of 3 to 15 crew
• Managing daily site operations, ensuring builds run smoothly and on schedule
• Acting as the key client contact onsite, maintaining professional and reassuring communication
• Handling technical and complex installations (e.g. stretch tents, decking, power setup)
• Overseeing vehicle loading, logistics coordination, and safe working practices
• Delivering projects nationwide across diverse event sectors

Crew Chiefs start early and no two days are the same. During peak season (summer), hours can be long, but the role offers significant autonomy, travel, and variety, as well as the chance to work with a fantastic team of skilled professionals. Outside of peak season you will have plenty of time to rest and recover with extended time off, giving you plenty of work / life balance.

The Candidate

This position would suit someone who thrives on teamwork, enjoys working outdoors, and has a strong practical mindset. The ideal candidate will be :

• Experienced in leading teams in outdoor or hands-on event environments
• Confident working directly with high-end clients onsite
• Physically fit, energetic, and motivated by hard work and visible results
• Skilled in or eager to learn trades such as carpentry, electrics, or rigging
• Highly organised, with a positive attitude and ability to problem-solve under pressure.

Experience in temporary structures, marquees, event rigging, or outdoor builds is advantageous, though candidates from other hands-on industries (construction, exhibitions, or technical events) are also encouraged to apply. A full UK driving licence is essential.

Why Join?

Joining this company as Crew Chief means being part of a team that never lets a client down and takes pride in every project delivered. What\'s on offer includes :

• Competitive salary plus overtime and annual profit bonus
• Progression pathway from Crew to Senior Crew Chief and beyond
• Training and development in technical event production and structure installation
• Company pension scheme and plans to expand benefits (e.g. healthcare)
• Travel opportunities and the chance to work in stunning outdoor venues
• A friendly, social, and supportive team culture

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 : GS15894