Electrical Exhibitions Installer

CBRE; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

On-site role

Job summary

CBRE, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Exhibition Installer to join our Technical Events Team on site in Birmingham. You will install, test and maintain temporary electrical infrastructure powering major exhibitions and live events, working closely with event teams and contractors.

You will develop specialist knowledge of exhibition electrical systems while contributing to the delivery of events throughout the year in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong electrical installation or maintenance background.
• Good understanding of health and safety practices.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Good IT literacy.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Flexible approach to working hours, including evenings, nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Install, service and maintain temporary electrical services for exhibitions and events.
• Test and energise electrical infrastructure in accordance with event requirements.
• Prepare, deliver and recover equipment and materials required for event builds.
• Carry out quality inspections and snagging activities during build and live event periods.
• Work collaboratively with exhibition contractors to ensure installations meet required standards.
• Complete accurate documentation and maintain site records.
• Follow health and safety procedures, risk assessments and safe systems of work at all times.
• Support the successful delivery of events within challenging deadlines.

Skills

Electrical installation background

Health and safety

Communication and teamwork

IT literacy

Working under pressure

Flexible hours (evenings/nights/week-?

Education

FLT Licence

Microsoft Office

Job description

Electrical Exhibition Installer

Location: Birmingham
Salary: Competitive, based on skills and experience
Contract: Full Time | Annualised Hours | Flexible shifts including evenings, nights and weekends

Join Our Team

CBRE is seeking an Electrical Exhibition Installer to join our Technical Events Team on site in Birmingham. This is a unique opportunity to play a vital role in delivering some of the UK's largest exhibitions, conferences and live events.

Working behind the scenes, you'll be responsible for installing, testing and maintaining temporary electrical infrastructure that powers world-class events. If you have a strong electrical background and enjoy a fast-paced, hands‑on environment, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

As an Electrical Exhibition Installer, you will support the delivery of temporary electrical services across the NEC campus. Working closely with event teams, contractors and exhibition organisers, you'll ensure installations are completed safely, efficiently and to the highest standards.

You’ll develop specialist knowledge of exhibition electrical systems while contributing to the successful delivery of major events throughout the year.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, service and maintain temporary electrical services for exhibitions and events.
• Test and energise electrical infrastructure in accordance with event requirements.
• Prepare, deliver and recover equipment and materials required for event builds.
• Carry out quality inspections and snagging activities during build and live event periods.
• Work collaboratively with exhibition contractors to ensure installations meet required standards.
• Complete accurate documentation and maintain site records.
• Follow health and safety procedures, risk assessments and safe systems of work at all times.
• Support the successful delivery of events within challenging deadlines.

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Strong electrical installation or maintenance background.
• Good understanding of health and safety practices.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Good IT literacy.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Flexible approach to working hours, including evenings, nights and weekends.

Desirable

• Exhibition or live event installation experience.
• FLT Licence.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications.

Why Join CBRE?

• Work on some of the UK's most prestigious exhibitions and live events.
• Be part of a skilled and supportive Technical Events Team.
• Gain specialist experience in exhibition electrical systems.
• Enjoy a varied role where no two days are the same.
• Access ongoing training and career development opportunities within a global organisation.

Interested?