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Job title: Temporary Structures - Project Manager
Based at: Cheltenham Racecourse.
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
About the role
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Project Manager to join our operations management team. In this role, you will lead on the planning, design coordination, safe installation, monitoring and dismantling of the Temporary Structures and associated services for the Cheltenham Festival and supporting race meetings. Ensuring they meet project objectives, statutory requirements, and industry best practice. This includes oversight of venue design, contractor and supplier coordination, site logistics and health and safety compliance. The role ensures seamless integration of operational planning with Cheltenham Racecourses broader event strategy, supporting to deliver a world-class race-goer experience.
About The Jockey Club
The Jockey Club stages thrilling sporting occasions and live events nationwide including The Grand National, The Cheltenham Festival & The Derby. Owning & operating 15 courses, millions of people every year enjoy the special experiences we offer through racing, music, food, and entertainment on racedays and beyond.
As the largest commercial group in British racing, we are guided by our mission to act for the long term good of the sport. Every penny we make goes back into racing to promote excellence within Britain’s second biggest spectator sport. Our people are what makes this possible
At The Jockey Club people are at the heart of what we do and drive our success. We are inclusive and actively seek to attract people with unique backgrounds and perspectives. Diverse, collaborative teams are pivotal to our success and support the potential and growth of all our people.
The Temporary Structures Project Manager will
* Oversee programme execution, resource planning and design coordination ensuring that CDM compliance and all requirements are met.
* Manage budgets, oversee quality inspections and HSE standards chairing progress meetings with contractors throughout the build.
* Oversee operations of the temporary structure area, including service and utilities, waste management, security, staffing and traffic management.
* Develop detailed CAD layouts and site plans; manage document control, technical drawings, and calculations.
* Own the end-to-end workflow for all permits and licensing processes, ensuring timely submission and approval.
* Report to the Head of Operations on KPI’s, risks and financial performance.
* Support the development of event H&S documents in collaboration with key Cheltenham Racecourse leads and work with the Site Manager and Health & Safety experts to ensure the relevant measures and facilities are in place to ensure efficient and safe working practices.
* Prepare technical specs and tender packages for all required structures and other facilities on site.
* Select and manage best in class contractors to fulfil multiple onsite roles.
* Develop and manage plans for accreditation set up and execution.
* Support in the planning and delivery of venue connectivity and technology requirements.
* Conduct post event debriefs and work with the Temporary Structure site manager to ensure that the site is taken down in a safe and efficient manner,
About you
* Experience in managing temporary structure/constructions projects ideally in large scale sports/entertainment events.
* A sound understanding of overlay and large-scale event operational processes.
* Strong project management and budgeting skills.
* Excellent communication and coordination abilities with experience in managing multiple work streams simultaneously.
* Ability to build and maintain collaborative professional relationships and manage internal/external stakeholders.
* Proficient in CAD software and managing technical drawings.
* Understanding of Health & Safety regulations and risk management.
* An understanding of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015), through design and project delivery phases.
* Able to work hours as required by the business covering some evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays and including working reasonable overtime as required.
What we offer in return
* All colleagues can go along to any of our race day or music events free of charge – along with 3 friends or family with our TeamPass Ticket scheme.
* An award-winning pension scheme provider with a generous employer contribution
* A healthcare cash back plan enabling you to claim money back on health & wellbeing services.
* 25 days annual leave
* Access to a suite of Learning & Development training resources from renowned providers
* A whole host of other benefits including free eyecare vouchers, a ride to work cycle scheme & discounts across varying retailers & services.
If you think you have everything we’re looking for and more, then we’d love to hear from you. Don’t hang around, our closing date for this vacancy is 13th August but we reserve the right to bring this forward if we have many applications.
This role may be subject to a criminal record check, standard or enhanced DBS check or BHA Suitability Check. By applying you confirm that you are happy for these checks to be carried out.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Project Management
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