Overlay Manager

Trivandi Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading event management company is looking for an Overlay Manager to coordinate temporary infrastructure for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. This role involves supporting delivery from design development through to the operational phase while ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of experience in major events and experience in construction management. The position is based in Glasgow with full-time hours and may involve shifts during the Games.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience supporting delivery within major events or complex venue environments.
• Experience coordinating design development and stakeholder engagement across multiple teams.
• Knowledge of CDM 2015 regulations, building regulations, and health & safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support the coordination of design development and delivery between teams.
• Assist in managing Principal Contractor for compliant overlay works.
• Monitor design progress through V3 and V4 stages.

Skills

Coordination

Communication

Teamwork

Project Management

Construction Management

Job description

Overlay Manager

Department: Venue Management

Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract

Location: Glasgow

Description

The Overlay Manager supports the coordination and management of temporary infrastructure and venue transformation across the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games competition venues. Reporting to the Overlay Project Lead, this role assists in the planning and delivery of overlay works from design development through construction, Games-time operations, and post-event decommissioning. The Overlay Deputy Manager helps manage the activities of the Principal Designer and Principal Contractor to ensure effective integration of overlay elements such as temporary structures, seating, utilities, and venue modifications, while maintaining compliance with CDM 2015 regulations and health & safety standards.

Working Arrangements

The role will commence in the Organising Company’s Glasgow city centre office, with visits required to competition venues to fully deliver the responsibilities of the role. The location for the role will transition to be based at a competition venue as we approach the Games. The role will be contracted for 40 hours per week, with requirements to be in the office aligned to the Organising Company's planned working pattern. All travel to your place of work will be at your own cost. During the Games operational period, shift patterns are likely to be required which could include weekends.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the coordination of design development and delivery between the OC Overlay team, EDP designers, and Principal Contractor.
• Assist in managing the Principal Contractor to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant overlay works in line with CDM 2015 requirements.
• Coordinate integration of design information, third-party infrastructure, and overlay commodities to meet Games-time operational needs.
• Monitor design progress through V3 and V4 stages, ensuring timely resolution of technical issues and design interfaces.
• Support risk assessment, scheduling, and change management to maintain programme, budget, and safety compliance.
• Contribute to the preparation and submission of required permits, approvals, and documentation for temporary construction.
• Assist in ensuring safe installation, operational readiness, and decommissioning of overlay infrastructure.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Experience

• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience supporting delivery within major events or complex venue environments.
• Experience coordinating design development and stakeholder engagement across multiple internal and external teams.
• Proven ability to contribute to value engineering, innovation, and continuous improvement throughout project delivery.

Competencies

• Strong coordination, communication, and teamwork skills to support collaboration across multidisciplinary project teams and stakeholders.
• Sound project and cost management capability to contribute to efficient planning, procurement, and delivery.
• Practical experience in construction management, with the ability to work effectively under pressure while maintaining quality standards.
• Experience in managing approvals processes and liaising with UK local authorities would be an advantage.
• Knowledge of CDM 2015 regulations, building regulations, and health & safety requirements would be an advantage.

Behaviours

• Exceptional attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• A proactive and solution-focused attitude, with the ability to anticipate development and health & safety risks while maintaining best practice standards.
• Strong relationship-building skills, contributing effectively to diverse teams and engaging confidently with a wide range of stakeholders.