Live Event Site Infrastructure Lead

Jobtailor; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

SailGP in Greater London is seeking a Senior Site Manager to oversee all on-site construction, deconstruction and pack-up for a high-profile temporary event.

You will lead pre-event planning, sequencing, and coordination with contractors while ensuring health and safety standards are met and live site efficiency is maintained.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead diverse, multi-skilled teams with respect.
• Extensive experience directing large-scale construction and lifecycle.
• Experience managing multi-contractor site operations with authority.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving under pressure.
• Solid RAMS and site compliance knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site construction, deconstruction and pack-up of facilities.
• Coordinate transitions between build, live event and de-rig phases.
• Direct the execution of complex build schedules with multi-contractor teams.
• Ensure compliance with RAMS and health & safety standards.
• Oversee site logistics and sequence planning to optimise delivery.

Skills

People Management

Leadership

Communication

Problem-Solving

Decision-Making

Tools

Site Sequencing

Construction Management

Event Planning

Program Management

Site Compliance Frameworks

Job description

• Ensure all site elements are efficiently designed and delivered in line with the approved delivery strategy, budget and programme
• Manage and direct all SailGP staff and contractors onsite that are involved in the construction, deconstruction and pack-up of all facilities.
• Manage and coordinate transitions between build, live event and de-rig phases
• Act as the primary on-site manager for the construction, deconstruction and optimisation of all structures and facilities
• Lead pre-event site planning, programming, layout reviews and delivery strategy
• Develop and manage detailed site sequencing and access plans
• Direct the execution of complex build schedules, utilising a holistic understanding of the site
• Ensure enforcement of all health & safety legislation and event standards
• Maintain oversight of site functionality during live event days
• Oversee safe and efficient dismantling of all temporary infrastructure

Requirements

• Proven ability to manage people with diverse skill sets appropriately and with respect.
• Significant expertise in directing large-scale construction and technical site lifecycles
• Significant expertise in helping to develop and manage a program, ensuring all work streams adhere to their respective programs
• Proven ability to manage high-stakes, multi-contractor site operations with the presence and authority required to maintain absolute control across a diverse global portfolio.
• Proven ability to manage complex site logistics and sequencing
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving under pressure
• Solid health & safety knowledge (RAMS, site compliance frameworks)
• SMSTS qualified
• Experience coordinating across technical and operational disciplines

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in managing large-scale construction projects, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and coordinating complex site logistics. Proven ability to lead diverse teams and maintain control over multi-contractor operations in high-pressure environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Large-Scale Construction Management
• Site Logistics Coordination
• Health & Safety Compliance
• SMSTS Qualification
• Decision-Making Under Pressure

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Site Sequencing
• Construction Management
• Event Planning
• Program Management
• Site Compliance Frameworks

Soft Skills

• People Management
• Problem-Solving
• Leadership
• Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

• SMSTS Qualified

Industry Keywords

• Health & Safety Legislation
• Construction Lifecycle
• Multi-Contractor Operations
• Event Standards
• Site Functionality