Technical Event Project Manager

Technical Event Project Manager

Posted 2 days ago by BioTalent

Negotiable
Undetermined
Remote
United Kingdom

Summary: The Technical Event Project Manager role involves overseeing the design, planning, and delivery of custom exhibition booths for global pharmaceutical clients within a leading healthcare communications agency. This position requires a strong technical background in booth builds and the ability to manage various responsibilities in a fast-paced, international environment. The role is remote and focuses on ensuring high standards for all technical elements involved in event execution.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage the end-to-end technical delivery of exhibition booths for European congresses
  • Work cross-functionally with internal teams, suppliers, and clients to scope, plan, and execute projects
  • Lead briefings with designers, manage supplier relationships, and coordinate build logistics
  • Travel onsite to oversee builds and ensure smooth delivery
  • Ensure all technical elements are delivered to high standards, including AV, rigging, Wi-Fi, electrics, and H&S compliance

Key Skills:

  • 5+ years’ experience in technical event or exhibition project management, preferably within life sciences
  • Strong understanding of booth construction, venue limitations, and technical specifications
  • Proven ability to work with international clients and suppliers under tight deadlines
  • Confident managing budgets, timelines, and creative/technical briefings
  • Fluent in English; other European languages a plus

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

Technical Event Project Manager (Contractor) Life Sciences Events

Location: Remote (UK-based) | Contract

A leading healthcare communications agency is seeking a freelance Technical Event Project Manager to support the design, planning, and delivery of custom exhibition booths for global pharmaceutical clients. This role is ideal for someone with a strong technical background in booth builds, who enjoys working across creative, logistical, and stakeholder-facing responsibilities in a fast-paced, international environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage the end-to-end technical delivery of exhibition booths for European congresses
  • Work cross-functionally with internal teams, suppliers, and clients to scope, plan, and execute projects
  • Lead briefings with designers, manage supplier relationships, and coordinate build logistics
  • Travel onsite to oversee builds and ensure smooth delivery
  • Ensure all technical elements are delivered to high standards, including AV, rigging, Wi-Fi, electrics, and H&S compliance

About You

  • 5+ years’ experience in technical event or exhibition project management, preferably within life sciences
  • Strong understanding of booth construction, venue limitations, and technical specifications
  • Proven ability to work with international clients and suppliers under tight deadlines
  • Confident managing budgets, timelines, and creative/technical briefings
  • Fluent in English; other European languages a plus