Multi-Skilled Exhibitions Installer

CBRE; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE, Inc. is seeking a Multiskilled Exhibition Installer to join our Technical Events Team in Birmingham.

You will install, test and maintain temporary mechanical and IT services for major events, working closely with the team to deliver safe, reliable experiences for exhibitors and visitors. You will manage on-site installation, troubleshooting and removal, with a focus on quality checks, documentation and timely service responses during live events.

Qualifications

• FLT Licence is advantageous.
• Experience installing or setting up exhibitions or events is preferred.
• Strong communication and professional approach are essential.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills are required.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines; flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, test and remove temporary mechanical services (water, waste, compressed air, gas).
• Install, maintain, test and remove temporary IT and data services including cabling and network connections.
• Prepare, deliver and recover equipment and materials for events.
• Carry out quality checks, pressure tests, connectivity tests and snagging.
• Complete service records, test documentation and installation logs.
• Respond promptly to service faults and exhibitor requests during live events.
• Follow health and safety procedures, method statements and risk assessments.

Skills

FLT licence

Exhibition installation experience

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Team player

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Birmingham
Salary: Competitive, based on skills and experience
Contract: Full Time | Annualised Hours | Flexible shifts including evenings, nights and weekends

Join CBRE's Technical Events Team and play a key role in delivering world-class exhibitions and live events across our client estate. You'll install, test and maintain temporary mechanical and IT services that keep major events running smoothly, while developing specialist technical skills in a fast‑paced, hands‑on environment.

The Role

As a Multiskilled Exhibition Installer, you'll be responsible for the installation, maintenance, testing and removal of temporary event services including water, waste, compressed air, gas, data and IT connections. Working closely with the Technical Events team, you'll help deliver exceptional experiences for exhibitors and visitors while ensuring all work is completed safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, test and remove temporary mechanical services including water, waste, compressed air and gas connections.
• Install, maintain, test and remove temporary IT and data services, including cabling and network connections.
• Prepare, deliver and recover equipment and materials required for events.
• Carry out quality checks, pressure testing, connectivity testing and snagging activities.
• Complete service records, test documentation and installation logs accurately.
• Respond promptly to service faults and exhibitor requests during live events.
• Follow health and safety procedures, method statements and risk assessments at all times.

About You

We're looking for someone who is practical, reliable and enjoys working as part of a team in a fast-moving environment. You will have:

• Strong communication skills and a professional approach.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Good computer literacy, including Microsoft Office applications.
• The ability to work under pressure and meet demanding deadlines.
• A flexible approach to working hours, including nights and weekends.
• An FLT Licence and previous exhibition or event installation experience would be advantageous.

Why Join CBRE?

• Be part of the team behind some of the UK's largest exhibitions and live events.
• Develop technical expertise across mechanical, IT and event infrastructure services.
• Enjoy a varied role where no two days are the same.
• Build a long‑term career within a global leader in facilities and workplace solutions.

Help create outstanding event experiences and become part of a team that delivers some of the most exciting exhibitions and live events in the UK.