Technical Event Project Manager

JR United Kingdom; Portsmouth; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare communications agency in the UK is seeking a freelance Technical Event Project Manager. This role involves supporting the design, planning, and delivery of custom exhibition booths for pharmaceutical clients. Ideal candidates will have a strong technical understanding, excellent stakeholder management skills, and experience managing projects within the life sciences sector.

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 under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end technical delivery of exhibition booths.
• Work with internal teams, suppliers, and clients to plan and execute projects.
• Travel onsite to oversee builds and ensure smooth delivery.

Skills

Event Management

Technical Understanding

Budget Management

Stakeholder Management

Logistical Coordination

Job description

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Technical Event Project Manager, Portsmouth, Hampshire

Client: BioTalent

Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 4

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