Exhibition Project Manager

Asper Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Asper Recruitment in the United Kingdom is seeking a Project Manager to lead exhibition stand projects from concept to delivery across the UK and Europe. You will prepare quotes, manage timelines, budgets, and liaise with clients and third-party contractors to ensure seamless delivery.

The role requires strong communication, a proactive approach, and the ability to travel and work irregular hours, including early mornings, late evenings, and weekends.

Qualifications

• Experience in project managing exhibition stands from concept to completion.
• Understanding floorplans and floor plan reading.
• Flexible with travel and irregular hours including early mornings, late evenings and weekends.
• Outstanding communication, organisational and time management skills.
• Full UK driving licence and own vehicle essential.

Responsibilities

• Deep relationship building with clients and stakeholders.
• Pricing designs and preparing quotations for clients.
• Develop, produce and deliver projects from brief to delivery.
• Create and manage timelines and priorities for each job.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• On-site project management and exhibitor liaison during build-up and breakdown.
• Coordinate with third-party contractors in the UK and overseas.
• Maintain records on the company’s software systems.
• Ensure health and safety documentation is completed as required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Pro-active

Team leadership

Communication

Time management

Client relations

Job description

Project Manager - Exhibitions

This is an excellent chance for you to join a very exiting team with and be part of something truly unique. My client are recruiting for a Project Manager who's key roles are to prepare quotes for our clients and organise the safe and efficient delivery of manufactured exhibition stands throughout the UK and Europe. Supported by a team of Account Managers, Designers, Production Specialists and Stand Builders.

Duties and responsibilities

• Deep relationship building across the business, with clients and stakeholders.
• Pricing up designs / drawings and preparing quotations for clients.
• Development, production and delivery of projects from brief through to delivery.
• Creating and managing timelines and priorities for each job.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Project Budget accountability.
• Work with the wider team to achieve best practice in planning, delivery and client management.
• Completing health and safety documentation for each project as required.
• Travelling to events and client meetings as required.
• On-site project management and exhibitor liaison during build up and breakdown.
• Being able to communicate with clients and build strong relationships.
• Managing contact with third party contractors both in the UK and overseas.
• Maintaining records on the company's software systems.
• Checking the accuracy of 3D designs, visualisations and working drawings.
• Ensuring excellent customer service and quality delivery.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Qualifications and requirements

• Interpersonal Skills - the ability to work well in a team, as well as to manage and motivate others.
• Pro-active, approachable, supportive and a positive attitude are a must.
• Experience in project managing exhibition stands from concept to completion. Minimum 3 years of experience.
• Understanding operational aspects of organising Exhibitions, stands and the ability to read floorplans.
• Flexibility is a key attribute as this varied role will include travel and irregular working hours including early mornings, late evenings and weekends.
• Outstanding communication, excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Full UK driving licence and own vehicle essential.