Event Infrastructure Manager - Sporting

Live Recruitment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global sports company is seeking an experienced Infrastructure Manager to lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of large-scale temporary infrastructure for events in the Americas. Candidates should possess strong technical knowledge of temporary structures and proven experience in managing complex projects within premium event environments. This role offers a hybrid working model and various company perks, including unlimited annual leave and private healthcare.

Benefits

Company bonus

Unlimited annual leave

Private Healthcare

Global Travel

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing complex temporary infrastructure projects within premium or VIP event environments.
• Strong technical knowledge of site services and facilities.
• Excellent supplier management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and delivery of large-scale temporary infrastructure for events.
• Maintain consistent delivery of temporary infrastructure with the Infrastructure Lead.
• Establish quality standards with vendors and suppliers.
• Negotiate procurement processes for event infrastructure.
• Manage budgets for all temporary infrastructure across events.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations.
• Oversee construction and installation of temporary infrastructures.

Skills

Supplier management

Technical knowledge of temporary structures

Project management

Safety regulations compliance

Job description

Hybrid working – 3 days in the office Are you looking for an opportunity to work at the forefront of an international globally recognised event?

• Company bonus
• Unlimited annual leave
• Private Healthcare
• Global Travel

THE COMPANY

This global sports company deliver world-class events at iconic venues worldwide and is known for its commitment to innovation, sustainability, and inclusivity. Now entering its fifth season, the organisation continues to elevate one of the world’s fastest-growing sports—and you could play a key role in bringing these elite competitions to life.

With teams working across multiple international hubs, the culture encourages collaboration, creativity, and bold thinking while prioritising environmental responsibility and operational excellence.

THE ROLE

Due to continued growth they are now looking for an Infrastructure Manager who will lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of large-scale temporary infrastructure for events in the Americas region. This role ensures that all technical, operational, and supplier requirements are met for seamless event delivery, working closely with regional teams, suppliers, and the internal Overlay CAD Manager.

As Infrastructure Manager your key responsibilities will include to:

• Work closely with Infrastructure Lead on maintaining consistent delivery of all temporary infrastructure
• Collaborate closely with the Americas working group across all build aspects of the event as well as the overall onsite operations
• Establish highest quality standards with vendors and suppliers
• Negotiate and support regional procurement processes for temporary event infrastructure
• Collate comprehensive technical drawings, specifications and documentations for all temporary structure in region ensuring detailed spatial layouts
• Ensure all structure designs meet safety regulations, building codes, and accessibility requirements
• Manage integrated build schedules and critical path planning for all venue preparations
• Communicate effectively with all stakeholders regarding build schedules and readiness
• Develop and manage budgets for all temporary infrastructure across the events in region
• Oversee the construction and installation of all temporary event infrastructure ensure compliance with site safety standards
• Oversee structural engineering assessments where required
• Forecast future infrastructure requirements and associated costs
• Maintain appropriate documentation for insurance and compliance purposes

THE CANDIDATE

Candidates should have proven experience in managing complex temporary infrastructure projectswithinpremium or VIP event environments. Strong technical knowledge of temporary structures, site services, and facilities will also be required as well as excellent supplier management skills

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: CC16128