Project Manager (Exhibition Design & Build)

Live Recruitment; Cannock; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading exhibitions and displays specialist in Cannock is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee projects from concept to completion. You will manage client relationships, coordinate with teams, and ensure delivery is on time and within budget. The ideal candidate has experience in exhibitions or production environments, strong communication skills, and a full UK driving licence. This role offers the chance to work on exciting projects across the UK and Europe.

Qualifications

• Experience within exhibitions, events, or bespoke joinery/manufacturing.
• Confident communication with clients.
• Organised under pressure.
• Possession of a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage client projects from brief to delivery.
• Prepare quotes, estimates, and specifications.
• Liaise with design, production, and workshop teams.
• Attend site installations ensuring high-quality completion.
• Oversee budgets and client communications.

Skills

Project management experience

Strong communication

Budgeting skills

Coordination abilities

Job description

PROJECT MANAGER – EXHIBITIONS & DISPLAYS
CREATIVE PROJECTS – CLIENT ENGAGEMENT – HANDS-ON DELIVERY

• Full‑time, based in Staffordshire
• Competitive salary (experience dependent)
• Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm (additional hours and travel as required)
• Exciting projects across the UK and Europe

THE COMPANY

This well‑established exhibitions and displays specialist has spent decades designing, manufacturing, and installing creative stand solutions for clients across the UK and internationally. Known for combining design flair with engineering precision, they deliver bespoke projects that exceed expectations and build long‑term client relationships.

With continued growth and a reputation for excellence, they’re now looking for an experienced Project Manager to join their talented, hands‑on team.

THE ROLE

As a Project Manager, you’ll take ownership of projects from concept to completion, managing client relationships, coordinating design and production teams, and ensuring delivery on time, on budget, and to the highest quality.

You’ll be involved in quoting and estimating, managing suppliers, and occasionally attending installations on‑site both in the UK and overseas.

Key responsibilities

• Managing new and existing client projects from brief to delivery
• Preparing quotes, estimates, and specifications
• Liaising with design, production, and workshop teams to coordinate delivery
• Attending site installations, ensuring high‑quality completion
• Overseeing budgets, timescales, and client communications

THE CANDIDATE

The ideal Project Manager will have experience within exhibitions, events, or bespoke joinery/manufacturing. You’ll be confident communicating with clients, organised under pressure, and passionate about delivering creative, high‑quality results.

You should be

• Experienced in project management within a production or exhibition environment
• Strong on communication, budgeting, and coordination
• Flexible with travel and working hours when projects demand it
• In possession of a full UK driving licence

This Project Manager role offers the perfect blend of creativity, technical problem‑solving, and client interaction for someone ready to take the next step in their exhibitions career.

WHY JOIN?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative, forward‑thinking team that values craftsmanship, creativity, and service excellence.

You’ll manage inspiring projects across the UK and Europe, work with skilled designers and builders, and play a key role in delivering outstanding exhibition solutions from start to finish.

If you’re ready to bring your organisational flair and creative energy to a business known for its quality and innovation, this Project Manager role could be your ideal next move.

Live specialises in all disciplines (and at all levels) across events, experiential and exhibitions. If this position isn't quite what you're looking for please visit live-recruitment.co.uk to view all of the opportunities we are recruiting.
As a specialist events recruitment agency we help our clients build the most talented and diverse teams in the UK. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, embracing diversity across all intersecting dimensions, including ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, well‑being, abilities, and neurodiversity. We are dedicated to ensuring a supportive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or accommodations for any reason, please do not hesitate to let us know.

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