Senior Project Manager - Custom Build Exhibition Stands
Location: Birmingham (Hybrid working)
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 (depending on experience)
About The Company
Disrupt Talent is proud to be recruiting on behalf of a well-established, full-service exhibition company delivering high-quality custom build and modular exhibition solutions for clients across the UK and internationally.
With decades of experience in the exhibitions and live events sector, the business provides end-to-end services — from concept development and design through to manufacture, logistics, installation, and on-site delivery.
Renowned for their collaborative, consultative approach, the company partners with brands, agencies, and organisers across a wide range of industries. They are known for delivering complex, bespoke exhibition environments to a consistently high standard, balancing creativity with technical excellence and operational rigour.
About The Role
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior Exhibition Project Manager to join a forward-thinking and growing team delivering custom build exhibition stands and live event projects.
You will take full ownership of projects from initial brief through to on-site delivery, managing internal teams, external suppliers, and international partners. Strong experience delivering bespoke / custom build exhibition stands is essential for this role.
The position offers a hybrid working model, combining office-based collaboration with flexibility, alongside regular travel for site visits and installations (typically around five days per month during busy periods).
Key Responsibilities: Project Management & Delivery
* Manage custom build exhibition projects from brief and design development through to installation and breakdown
* Plan, schedule, and deliver multiple live projects concurrently
* Coordinate designers, production teams, contractors, and logistics suppliers
* Manage budgets, cost control, variations, and overall project profitability
* Prepare detailed project plans, schedules, and client documentation
Client Relationship Management
* Act as the primary point of contact for clients throughout the project lifecycle
* Deliver a consultative, solutions-focused service
* Build and maintain long-term client relationships
* Confidently manage expectations around scope, budget, and timelines
Team & Supplier Coordination
* Brief and manage external contractors, fabricators, and suppliers
* Oversee installation teams and on-site operations
* Work closely with internal teams and freelance specialists to ensure seamless delivery
Operational Excellence
* Ensure projects are delivered safely, compliantly, and to agreed quality standards
* Oversee logistics, shipping, and site operations in the UK and internationally
* Maintain clear and consistent communication across project systems and platforms
About You
* Proven experience delivering custom build exhibition stands as a Project Manager
* Background in exhibitions, events, or live environments (contractor, agency, or supplier side)
* Strong commercial awareness with experience managing budgets and margins
* Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
* Confident communicator with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset
* Hands‑on, adaptable, and comfortable working in fast‑paced live environments
* Willingness to travel within the UK and occasionally internationally
* Team-oriented, professional, and detail-focused
Why Join
* Competitive salary: £45,000 - £50,000 DOE
* Hybrid working model
* Work on a wide variety of bespoke exhibition and live event projects
* Join a respected, stable full-service exhibition business
* Supportive, collaborative team culture
* Clear opportunities for long-term career progression and development
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