Exhibition Project Manager and Estimator

TipTopJob; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a skilled Exhibition Project Manager and Estimator to join their dynamic team. This role involves managing exhibition projects from inception to completion, ensuring client satisfaction and project profitability. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, organized, and possess strong problem-solving skills. You will work in a vibrant environment, engage with clients, and oversee project logistics. With opportunities for career growth and a supportive team, this is a fantastic chance to make a significant impact in the world of exhibitions and events. If you are passionate about delivering excellence and building relationships, this position is for you.

Benefits

Company Car (after three months)

25 days holiday a year

Paid overtime for weekend site work

Company Pension

Friendly working environment

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Organized and efficient with an eye for detail and costing.
• Strong relationship-building skills and adept at problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Manage full project and budget from tender win to completion.
• Liaise with clients and oversee project specifications.
• Ensure health and safety compliance and manage logistics.

Skills

Project Management

Budget Management

Client Liaison

Problem Solving

Health and Safety Oversight

Estimating

Logistics Management

Education

Experience in Events and Exhibitions

Experience Managing Production Teams

Job description

Job Title: Exhibition Project Manager and Estimator

Location: Sittingbourne

Salary: A£35,000 - A£45,000 subject to experience

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time.

Job description:

At ESM we manage the design and build of exhibition spaces to create an engaging and memorable stand for our clients and their brands. All work is undertaken in house at our Kent headquarters by our experienced team who have been working on exhibition stands and trade fairs for a number of years, bringing both expertise and the latest trends to every project.

We produce some genuinely beautiful work from our fully equipped factory and offices in Sittingbourne; working on some fantastic projects for a number of agencies, but also a large volume of work for exhibitors looking to stand out at their events predominantly in the UK.

Our staff are tremendously proud of what we do, and this is a great chance to join a team that set the highest of standards and help us further improve the service we provide to our clients.

The Position:

ESM are seeking an experienced project manager and estimator to join our growing team. You will be tasked with the full project and budget management of our work from the point of tender win through to onsite completion. Tasks will sometimes include:

1. Client liaison and relationships.
2. Briefing the design team and tendering.
3. Estimating for the manufacture of components and sub-contracted services.
4. Management of overall specifications and finishes.
5. Health and Safety oversight and admin.
6. Liaison with sub-contractors and maintenance of the ESM supply chain.
7. Ordering and administration of sub-contracted technical services.
8. Sourcing and concept development.
9. Logistics, timings and deadline management.
10. Project Management onsite including staff management.
11. Client handovers.

The Candidate:

The ideal candidate must be organised and efficient, with an eye for detail and costing, and the discipline to manage a budget through the life cycle of a project. You should be a people person who is adept at problem solving and thinking on their feet. You will set the highest of personal standards and demand those of your projects whilst managing with a view to maximising profitability and value.

Experience of events and exhibitions, or managing production teams would be a distinct advantage.

You will enjoy the 'nuts and bolts' of a project and basic administration as much as the travel and meetings that might be expected. You will seek to build strong relationships with your clients from a company perspective, demonstrate value, and look to generate repeat business and recommendations through your work whilst taking every opportunity to network both onsite and when working with suppliers.

Benefits:

1. Company Car (after three months).
2. 25 days holiday a year.
3. Competitive salary subject to experience.
4. Paid overtime for weekend site work (often necessary).
5. Company Pension.
6. Friendly but fast-paced working environment.
7. Plenty of opportunity for career growth and progression within an SME business.

Note: This is NOT a hybrid role and is based on 40 hrs per week, based at our offices on the Eurolink in Sittingbourne.

A valid passport and clean driving licence is essential - own transport (mileage paid) preferred during the probationary period.

Please click the APPLY button to submit your CV.

Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Project Management, Project Administrator, Project Planning, Project Coordinator, Project Director, Senior Project Lead, Senior Project Manager, Senior Project Coordinator, Project Manager, Project Lead, Lead Project Manager, may also be considered for this role.