Exhibition Project Manager

Asper Recruitment; Morley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Asper Recruitment is seeking a Project Manager for Exhibitions to lead end-to-end delivery of exhibition stands across the UK and Europe. You will quote designs, plan production, and coordinate cross-functional teams including account managers, designers and builders.

The role requires strong relationship building, budget accountability and the ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines. Travel to events and client meetings is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in exhibition stand project management.
• Ability to read floorplans and understand operational aspects of exhibitions.
• Willingness to travel and irregular hours including early mornings, late evenings and weekends.
• Strong communication, organisational and time management skills.
• Full UK driving licence and own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quotes and quotations for clients.
• Develop, produce and deliver projects from brief to completion.
• Create and manage timelines and priorities for each job.
• Manage project budgets and cost control.
• Liaise with clients, designers, production teams and contractors.
• On-site project management during build up and breakdown; client liaison.
• Maintain records in company software systems; ensure accurate documentation.

Skills

Client relationships

Pricing quotations

Project management

Budget management

Travel flexibility

Team coordination

Stakeholder management

Reading floorplans

Tools

Project management software

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.