Project Manager - Fit Outs

Project Manager – Exhibitions

Location: Birmingham
Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent

We're recruiting for an experienced Project Manager to join a growing business delivering high-quality exhibition stands, experiential activations, trade show environments and bespoke live event projects across the UK and internationally.

This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded Project Manager with experience in exhibition builds, temporary structures or live events who enjoys managing projects from concept through to onsite installation and handover.

The Role

• Manage the full lifecycle of exhibition, trade show and experiential projects.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients throughout project delivery.
• Develop project plans, programmes and budgets.
• Coordinate design, production, fabrication and installation teams.
• Liaise with exhibition organisers, venues and technical authorities.
• Manage exhibition approvals, permits and venue compliance requirements.
• Coordinate procurement of materials, graphics, AV equipment and exhibition components.
• Manage suppliers, subcontractors and fabrication partners.
• Monitor project budgets, costs and commercial performance.
• Negotiate supplier pricing and manage project variations.
• Coordinate transport, logistics and international shipping where required.
• Lead onsite installations, live event delivery and exhibition breakdowns.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations and venue requirements.
• Identify project risks and implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Produce regular project reports for clients and senior management.
• Drive projects to successful completion while maintaining quality, programme and budget.

About You

• Minimum 5 years' experience managing exhibition, trade show or experiential projects.
• Proven experience delivering bespoke exhibition stands or temporary structures.
• Strong understanding of exhibition build processes and onsite installation.
• Experience managing multiple fast-paced projects simultaneously.
• Excellent commercial awareness with strong budget management experience.
• Confident managing clients, suppliers and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and production documentation.
• Degree qualified in Engineering, Construction Management, Event Management, Architecture or a related discipline.
• PMP or equivalent Project Management qualification would be advantageous.

If you're an experienced Project Manager with a background in exhibitions, experiential projects or live events, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your latest CV.