Job description

Project Manager - Exhibition Design & Build
Bedfordshire (Hybrid)
£45,000-£50,000 DOE

The package
Salary £45,000-£50,000 DOE
Location Bedfordshire - hybrid (3 days in the office, 2 days from home)
Holiday 28 days including bank holidays
Benefits Medical insurance (AXA), cycle to work scheme, birthday leave, holiday purchase scheme, EAP, flexible start time (8-10am) - all on completion of probation

Disrupt Talent is recruiting on behalf of an established exhibition design and build contractor based in Luton. They work across a broad range of projects - custom stands, retail displays, and office and retail fit-outs - for clients at some of the UK's and Europe's biggest shows.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced PM who's ready to take full ownership of projects from signed contract through to handover, and who genuinely enjoys being on the floor as much as they do in the office.

The opportunity
You'll be joining a close-knit team where everyone pulls together, especially under show pressure. The role spans the full project lifecycle - client liaison, supplier management, on-site delivery, and the financial side - across small, medium, and large-scale builds. There's also variety beyond exhibitions: retail displays and fit-outs sit alongside the events work.

This one involves travel, including internationally, and some weekend working when shows demand it. That's just the reality of the industry, and they know you already know that.

What you'll be doing

Taking full ownership of projects from contract sign-off to handover - on time, on budget, to spec
Managing client relationships day-to-day and being the point of contact throughout
Coordinating with sales, design, and production teams to make sure briefs are delivered as intended
Being on-site during builds - overseeing crews, suppliers, and quality finish
Managing budgets, generating quotes and cost reports, and keeping margin in check
Negotiating with suppliers and show organisers to get the right deal
Approving technical drawings, construction plans, and print artwork

What we're looking for

At least 5 years' project management experience within exhibition build or a closely related live environment
A solid track record delivering medium to high-value projects - ideally across Excel, NEC, and mainland Europe
Strong commercial awareness: comfortable with budgets, quoting, and cost control
Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite; AutoCAD or 3D packages a bonus
Organised, calm under pressure, and confident managing multiple projects at once
Full UK driving licence and your own vehicle

Interested?
Apply with your CV for a confidential conversation, or get in touch with the team at Disrupt Talent. We'll tell you more about the company and the projects once we connect.