Technical Event Project Manager

JR United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare communications agency seeks a freelance Technical Event Project Manager for the delivery of exhibition booths for global pharmaceutical clients. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in technical event management and the ability to work under tight deadlines while maintaining high standards of quality.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in technical event or exhibition project management.
• Strong understanding of booth construction and technical specifications.
• Proven ability to work with international clients and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end technical delivery of exhibition booths.
• Work cross-functionally with internal teams and suppliers.
• Travel onsite to oversee builds and ensure smooth delivery.

Skills

Project Management

Technical Knowledge

Budget Management

Event Coordination

Stakeholder Engagement

Problem Solving

Creative Briefing

Fluent in English

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Technical Event Project Manager, Edinburgh

Client: BioTalent

Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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Posted:

26.06.2025

Expiry Date:

10.08.2025

Job Description:

Technical Event Project Manager (Contractor) Life Sciences Events

Location: Remote (UK-based) | Contract

A leading healthcare communications agency is seeking a freelance Technical Event Project Manager to support the design, planning, and delivery of custom exhibition booths for global pharmaceutical clients.

This role is ideal for someone with a strong technical background in booth builds, who enjoys working across creative, logistical, and stakeholder-facing responsibilities in a fast-paced, international environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end technical delivery of exhibition booths for European congresses
• Work cross-functionally with internal teams, suppliers, and clients to scope, plan, and execute projects
• Lead briefings with designers, manage supplier relationships, and coordinate build logistics
• Travel onsite to oversee builds and ensure smooth delivery
• Ensure all technical elements are delivered to high standards, including AV, rigging, Wi-Fi, electrics, and H&S compliance

About You

• 5+ years’ experience in technical event or exhibition project management, preferably within life sciences
• Strong understanding of booth construction, venue limitations, and technical specifications
• Proven ability to work with international clients and suppliers under tight deadlines
• Confident managing budgets, timelines, and creative/technical briefings
• Fluent in English; other European languages a plus