At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead large-scale exhibition projects from start to finish, ensuring excellence at every stage.
- Company: Award-winning brand experience agency with a global presence and ambitious goals.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, international travel, and clear career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Exciting opportunity to work in a creative environment with a focus on technology.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team delivering innovative exhibitions for top global brands.
- Qualifications: Extensive experience in international exhibitions and strong client communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 60000 £ per year.
Circa. £60K | Hybrid working | London HQ | Global Travel
We're recruiting on behalf of an award-winning integrated brand experience agency with global headquarters in London, delivering exceptional large-scale exhibition projects working across five continents. Trusted by some of the world's leading brands, this is an agency with serious ambition, and they're looking for a Senior Project Manager to match it.
The Opportunity
This is a senior, client-facing role at the heart of a world-class exhibition delivery operation. You'll take full ownership of large-scale, complex exhibition projects from pre-production through to live show and derig, working alongside an exceptional in-house creative and digital team, leading supplier relationships, and acting as a trusted point of contact for major global clients. Projects regularly exceed £1,000,000 in value. The stages span the Middle East, Far East and Europe. The work is genuinely exciting.
What You'll Be Doing
- Own end-to-end exhibition booth delivery from pre-production to derig.
- Cross-check design concepts, CAD drawings and graphics layouts with suppliers.
- Build and manage detailed project plans, timelines and budgets.
- Assess costs, evaluate complexity and proactively manage risk.
- Oversee print production from development through to delivery.
- Lead on-site teams of AV contractors, exhibit builders and internal staff.
- Act as senior point of accountability on-site, resolving issues in real time.
- Conduct venue site inspections and produce detailed post-visit reports.
- Ensure all builds meet health, safety and venue regulations.
- Lead all supply chain and subcontractor relationships.
- Negotiate with partners across AV, exhibit build and logistics for best value.
- Keep all internal and external stakeholders aligned throughout.
Client Services & Growth
- Act as a trusted senior client contact across planning and project meetings.
- Build long-term client relationships founded on transparency and excellence.
- Identify opportunities for organic growth and support business development.
- Integrate AV and digital technology solutions within exhibition environments.
- Apply working knowledge of smart devices, interactive systems and connectivity.
- Ensure all technology is delivered, tested and operational on time.
What We're Looking For
- Considerable experience delivering exhibitions internationally, particularly across the Middle East, Far East and Europe.
- A proven track record managing flagship projects valued at £1,000,000+.
- Background within a creative, exhibitions or events agency.
- Strong commercial acumen, budgets, supplier costings and negotiation.
- Technical knowledge spanning exhibition construction, CAD and production.
- Confident understanding of AV, digital and interactive technology in exhibition settings.
- Excellent client communication skills at a senior level.
- Solutions-focused, calm under pressure, and a genuine team player.
What's On Offer
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
- Regular international travel with an experienced project team.
- Clear progression opportunities within a growing global business.
- The chance to deliver some of the most ambitious exhibition work in the industry.
Senior Project Manager, Exhibitions in London employer: CoCo Group
CoCo Group is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that values creativity and collaboration. With hybrid working options and the chance to lead high-profile events in the vibrant London venue market, employees benefit from professional growth opportunities and a supportive team environment that encourages innovation and excellence.
