Events Production Manager - Build, Exhibition and Environments

Nteractive Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading events production agency in the UK is seeking an Events Production Manager to lead Build and Exhibition projects. The role requires strong project management skills, technical expertise, and the ability to work collaboratively. You will manage teams and suppliers to ensure successful project delivery. This hybrid position allows for international travel, offering a dynamic work environment with exciting challenges and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

33 days annual leave including bank holidays

Pension scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Wellbeing & Inclusion Initiatives

Rewards & Recognition incentives

Qualifications

• Technical expertise in production management for events.
• Experience managing Build and Exhibition projects.
• Ability to negotiate with suppliers for favorable client rates.

Responsibilities

• Manage on-site teams and supplier relationships.
• Analyze project briefs and allocate resources.
• Conduct site inspections and logistics advisory.

Skills

Customer service skills

Office 365 proficiency

Advanced Excel skills

CAD tools experience (AutoCAD)

Project management

Commercial acumen

Job description

Events Production Manager - Build, Exhibition and Environments

Nteractive, Staines-Upon-Thames, England, United Kingdom

We are seeking a highly organised, technically skilled Production Manager to join our growing technical production team. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on solving challenges, managing Build and Exhibition projects from concept to delivery, and working with suppliers and on-site build crews to deliver exceptional results.

Overview

Production Manager - Build, Exhibition and Environments

Location: Surrey, UK (Hybrid working with international travel)

About Nteractive: we bring experiences to life for global brands, delivering live brand experiences across events, exhibitions, and campaigns. We specialise in the technology sector, producing experiential campaigns, product launches, conferences, exhibitions, VIP experiences, store launches, hospitality programmes, digital campaigns, brand films, and internal communications.

What You’ll Be Doing

As Events Production Manager, you may lead Build or Exhibition Production for a project or work as part of a team of production managers on larger initiatives. You’ll analyse the project brief, define the project scope, and allocate resources and budget to turn creative concepts for builds and environments into reality. You’ll be accountable for managing on-site teams and forming supplier relationships while ensuring projects are delivered to the highest standards.

• Provide technical expertise in Build and Exhibition production and teams support across all areas of events and exhibitions.
• Collaborate with build and infrastructure vendors throughout all phases of exhibition and event production.
• Work with the creative production team to guide solutions while managing build limitations and budgets.
• Oversee all on-site build elements, including fit-up, get-out, and personnel oversight.
• Partner with event producers, designers, and team members to develop effective solutions that meet client requirements and project objectives.
• Coordinate with 3rd party suppliers and contractors to ensure flawless production delivery.
• Conduct site inspections and advise on construction of build items and logistics.
• Assess equipment, materials, and resource needs, and coordinate procurement/crew arrangement with the project manager.
• Contribute to client proposals and pitches.
• Negotiate with suppliers to secure favourable client rates while maintaining high-quality standards. Prepare and evaluate supplier RFPs and appoint as needed.
• Ensure adherence to quality, health and safety, and fire regulations both internally and on-site.
• Stay updated on customs regulations for transporting equipment and build materials regionally and internationally; support processes improvement to enable smooth project delivery.

What You Will Bring

We’re looking for someone with technical expertise, strong commercial acumen, and a passion for delivering flawless builds and exhibitions.

• Good customer service skills and client focus
• Proven Office 365 capability, advanced Excel proficiency and ICT skills; experience with CAD tools (AutoCAD)
• Proven experience producing and delivering multiple projects to deadlines and budget
• Sound knowledge of exhibition and environment build disciplines
• Strong financial and business acumen with contract management experience
• A broad network of suppliers and crew to call upon
• Good knowledge of other aspects of event production

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• A genuinely supportive and collaborative culture where people come first
• Opportunity to work with some of the world’s biggest technology brands
• Exciting international travel opportunities
• Career development and leadership opportunities in a fast-paced, growing business
• A passionate, inclusive, and ambitious team delivering best-in-class experiences

Benefits

• Annual leave – 33 days inc. Bank holidays
• Summer Hours
• Pension (5% employee, 3% employer)
• Wellbeing & Inclusion Initiatives including access to an EAP
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Rewards & Recognition incentives
• Volunteering Day
• Private Medical Insurance & Cash Plan
• Generous Talent Referral Scheme
• Life Insurance
• Birthday vouchers
• Eyecare vouchers

Other Requirements

• Quiet home environment from which to work; candidate will be office-based 1-2 days a week and able to travel to the office to aid team collaboration or meet client needs
• Minimum of 25MB download / 2MB upload home broadband speed
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally throughout the year

For further details, contact: [e-mail]

About Us

We are Experience Architects with a mission to cultivate client trust and brand value. We are a people-first agency focused on collaboration and delivering excellence. We operate in the technology sector, delivering live brand experiences that make a difference.

Our Commitment: We welcome individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences and encourage applicants from underrepresented groups to apply.