Senior Project Manager, Exhibitions

CoCo Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Regular international travel

Clear progression opportunities

Job summary

CoCo Group, based in London, is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee large-scale exhibition projects. This role involves managing complex projects from pre-production to live shows while collaborating with talented teams and suppliers.

Successful candidates will have experience in managing exhibitions internationally, particularly across the Middle East and Far East. The position offers a competitive salary along with the opportunity for international travel and growth within a thriving global agency.

Qualifications

• Considerable experience delivering exhibitions internationally, especially in the Middle East and Far East.
• Proven track record managing projects valued at £1,000,000+.
• Strong commercial acumen and technical knowledge in exhibitions.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end exhibition booth delivery from pre-production to derig.
• Lead on-site teams and manage supplier relationships.
• Build and manage project plans, timelines, and budgets.

Skills

Exhibition project management

Client communication

Risk management

Budgeting and negotiation

AV and digital technology knowledge

Job description

Circa. £60K | Hybrid working | London HQ | Global Travel

We're recruiting on behalf of an award-winning integrated brand experience agency with global headquarters in London, delivering exceptional large-scale exhibition projects working across five continents. Trusted by some of the world's leading brands, this is an agency with serious ambition, and they're looking for a Senior Project Manager to match it.

The Opportunity

This is a senior, client-facing role at the heart of a world-class exhibition delivery operation. You'll take full ownership of large-scale, complex exhibition projects from pre-production through to live show and derig, working alongside an exceptional in-house creative and digital team, leading supplier relationships, and acting as a trusted point of contact for major global clients.

Projects regularly exceed £1,000,000 in value. The stages span the Middle East, Far East and Europe. The work is genuinely exciting.

What You'll Be Doing

Project Delivery

• Own end-to-end exhibition booth delivery from pre-production to derig.
• Cross-check design concepts, CAD drawings and graphics layouts with suppliers.
• Build and manage detailed project plans, timelines and budgets.
• Assess costs, evaluate complexity and proactively manage risk.
• Oversee print production from development through to delivery.
• Lead on-site teams of AV contractors, exhibit builders and internal staff.
• Act as senior point of accountability on-site, resolving issues in real time.
• Conduct venue site inspections and produce detailed post-visit reports.
• Ensure all builds meet health, safety and venue regulations.
• Lead all supply chain and subcontractor relationships.
• Negotiate with partners across AV, exhibit build and logistics for best value.
• Keep all internal and external stakeholders aligned throughout.

Client Services & Growth

• Act as a trusted senior client contact across planning and project meetings.
• Build long-term client relationships founded on transparency and excellence.
• Identify opportunities for organic growth and support business development.
• Integrate AV and digital technology solutions within exhibition environments.
• Apply working knowledge of smart devices, interactive systems and connectivity.
• Ensure all technology is delivered, tested and operational on time.

What We're Looking For

• Considerable experience delivering exhibitions internationally, particularly across the Middle East, Far East and Europe.
• A proven track record managing flagship projects valued at £1,000,000+.
• Background within a creative, exhibitions or events agency.
• Strong commercial acumen, budgets, supplier costings and negotiation.
• Technical knowledge spanning exhibition construction, CAD and production.
• Confident understanding of AV, digital and interactive technology in exhibition settings.
• Excellent client communication skills at a senior level.
• Solutions-focused, calm under pressure, and a genuine team player.

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Regular international travel with an experienced project team.
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing global business.
• The chance to deliver some of the most ambitious exhibition work in the industry.