Project Manager - Exhibitions

This is an excellent chance for you to join a very exiting team with and be part of something truly unique.

My client are recruiting for a Project Manager who's key roles are to: prepare quotes for our clients and organise the safe and efficient delivery of manufactured exhibition stands throughout the UK and Europe. Supported by a team of Account Managers, Designers, Production Specialists and Stand Builders.

Duties and responsibilities

• Deep relationship building across the business, with clients and stakeholders. 
• Pricing up designs / drawings and preparing quotations for clients.
• Development, production and delivery of projects from brief through to delivery.
• Creating and managing timelines and priorities for each job. 
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines. 
• Project Budget accountability.
• Work with the wider team to achieve best practice in planning, delivery and client management.
• Completing health and safety documentation for each project as required.
• Travelling to events and client meetings as required.
• On-site project management and exhibitor liaison during build up and breakdown. 
• Being able to communicate with clients and build strong relationships.
• Managing contact with third party contractors both in the UK and overseas.
• Maintaining records on the company's software systems.
• Checking the accuracy of 3D designs, visualisations and working drawings.
• Ensuring excellent customer service and quality delivery.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. 

Qualifications and requirements 

• Interpersonal Skills – the ability to work well in a team, as well as to manage and motivate others.
• Pro-active, approachable, supportive and a positive attitude are a must.
• Experience in project managing exhibition stands from concept to completion. Minimum 3 years of experience.
• Understanding operational aspects of organising Exhibitions, stands and the ability to read floorplans.
• Flexibility is a key attribute as this varied role will include travel and irregular working hours including early mornings, late evenings and weekends.
• Outstanding communication, excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Full UK driving licence and own vehicle essential.