Event Overlay Manager (CAD)

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Overlay CAD Manager to lead site design and technical planning for global events. This fast-paced role demands CAD expertise, with responsibilities including developing site layouts, ensuring compliance, and managing operational efficiency. Ideal candidates should have experience in venue design and overlay planning for major live events. This position offers unlimited annual leave, private healthcare, and global travel opportunities.

Benefits

Company bonus

Unlimited annual leave

Private Healthcare

Global Travel

Qualifications

• Proven experience in venue design and overlay planning for major live events.
• Strong competency in AutoCAD and Vectorworks.
• Knowledge of risk management and H&S management systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed site layouts and CAD plans covering all operational areas.
• Create integrated venue designs for global and local suppliers.
• Lead site readiness assessments and pre-event inspections.
• Uphold health & safety compliance across all installation phases.

Skills

Venue design

Overlay planning

Site management

AutoCAD

Vectorworks

Risk management

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 Overlay CAD Manager who will lead site design and technical planning for global events ensuring temporary infrastructure and operational layouts meet standards. This is a fast‑paced, technically demanding role requiring CAD expertise and temporary event overlay experience ensuring layouts account for build phases, emergency planning, crowd flow, access, utilities, and operational efficiency.

As Overlay CAD Manager your key responsibilities will include to:

• Develop detailed site layouts and CAD plans covering all operational and guest-facing areas including but not limited to stadiums, grandstands, hospitality spaces and temporary structures - plans must include build phases and emergency planning routes
• Create integrated venue designs suitable for global and local suppliers and contractors
• Review and adjust specifications as needed and during live meetings as required
• Work closely with the internal infrastructure team to deliver temporary event infrastructure
• Ensure all structural and technical requirements for specialist teams are met (e.g., broadcast, hospitality, partner installations)
• Lead site readiness assessments, pre-build works, and pre-event inspections
• Uphold health & safety compliance across all installation and operational phases
• Maintain accurate documentation, version control, and technical records
• Support on‑site issue resolution to maintain project progress

THE CANDIDATE

Candidates should have proven experience in venue design, overlay planning and site management for major live events including greenfield sites. You will have strong competency in AutoCAD and Vectorworks as well as knowledge of site feasibility and surveying practices. You will also have knowledge of risk management and H&S management systems. This is a fast paced role where you will be required to produce in excess of 60 drawings annually and update drawings in real time so speed in addition to attention to detail is essential.

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: CC16123