At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the delivery of temporary hospitality infrastructure for major sporting events.
- Company: Join a leading international sports hospitality organisation with a stellar reputation.
- Benefits: Flexible working, career progression, bonuses, and bespoke training opportunities.
- Other info: Exciting opportunity for growth in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
- Why this job: Be part of world-class events and make a real impact in the sports industry.
- Qualifications: Experience in managing temporary builds and large-scale events is essential.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
Hybrid & remote working options: A unique opportunity to work across a major sporting event right here in the UK!
The Company
This is a leading international sports hospitality organisation that designs and delivers premium hospitality programmes for some of the world's most prestigious sporting events. Working with global rights holders and event organisers, they provide end-to-end solutions spanning strategy, product development, operations, infrastructure, logistics and guest experience. With an experienced international team and a reputation for delivering world-class events, the organisation is committed to creating exceptional experiences for fans, partners and corporate clients alike.
The Role
This Event Build & Overlay Manager position will be leading the temporary hospitality infrastructure delivery for a major UK based sporting event. The role is broad across hospitality villages, temporary structures and venue overlay with accountability for managing projects from procurement and permitting through to build, handover and demobilisation.
Responsibilities of the Event Build & Overlay Manager include:
- Lead the design and delivery of temporary infrastructure for hospitality operations
- Manage infrastructure projects from design finalisation through to build and handover
- Coordinate key stakeholders such as architects, engineers, venues and contractors
- Oversee requirements for utilities including power, water, and drainage
- Review technical drawings and specifications
- Manage infrastructure schedules and project documentation throughout
- Support procurement, tender processes and supplier engagement
- Manage permitting and regulatory approvals for temporary infrastructure
- Conduct site inspections and monitor build progress
- Hold overall responsibility for quality control and safety compliance
- Track project issues and coordinate timely resolution to maintain delivery milestone
- Ensure all infrastructure is delivered safely, on time and within budget
The Candidate
For this Event Build & Overlay Manager role we are seeking candidates who have proven experience in leading the installation of temporary builds, overlay and infrastructure from within an event setting. Experience with mass participation, large scale sporting, greenfield or festival style events would be a strong preference; however candidates with more corporate experience may also be considered if they have the required scale of experience. A knowledge of the full planning process from design and procurement through to build, installation and de-rig is required.
In return they offer flexible working, fantastic career progression, company wide bonuses, bespoke training for each team member and above all the chance to join a first-rate agency where career progression abounds.
Event Build & Overlay Manager in Chester employer: Live Recruitment
Live Recruitment is an exceptional employer that champions a flexible hybrid working model, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life while managing exciting live event projects. With a strong focus on employee development, we provide ample opportunities for career growth in a supportive and dynamic environment, making it an ideal place for those looking to thrive in the events sector.
