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Events and Fairs Site Manager

On-site in El Prat de Llobregat·Added 11 days ago (last checked 26 Oct)

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Michael Page España

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Our summary

Hours: Includes weekends
Work mode: On-site, El Prat de Llobregat
Contract: Permanent
Education: Higher vocational training (FP Grado Superior)
Driving licence: Required

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This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Permanent contract.
Stable project within a growing company.
Salary with the possibility of assessment based on experience provided.
Professional development plan linked to the management of larger-scale projects.
Participation in international projects and top-level events.
Training and support during the onboarding period.
Travel, trip, and accommodation expenses covered by the company.
Company vehicle for travel related to projects.
On-site work combining approximately 50% office and 50% assembly supervision.
Standard office hours:
- Monday to Thursday: 8:00 to 13:00 and 15:00 to 18:00.
- Friday until 14:00 h when there are no projects in execution.
Schedule flexibility associated with events, with compensation for weekends and holidays worked.
Advance project planning that facilitates work-life balance and personal organization.

The role

We are looking for an Events and Trade Fairs Site Manager to coordinate the assembly and disassembly of stands, congresses, and events from start to finish, managing teams, suppliers, planning, and technical supervision of several projects simultaneously.

Stable position
Immediate start

What you'll do

Integral management of trade fair, congress, and event projects from project reception to disassembly.
Simultaneous coordination of several projects, ensuring compliance with deadlines, costs, and quality standards.
Planning and supervision of assembly and disassembly at national and international events.
Monitoring and coordination of technical teams, suppliers, and external collaborators (sign makers, installers, carpenters, electricians, etc.).
Verification that the technical execution conforms to the defined plans and specifications.
Interpretation and review of technical plans using AutoCAD.
Preparation of technical documentation, assembly files, and resource planning.
Management of timings, calendars, and team allocation according to the annual event planning.
Occasional liaison with clients during the project execution phases.
On-site supervision of works and resolution of technical incidents.
Coordination with the Operations, Production, and Design departments to guarantee the correct development of each project.

Who are we looking for (M/F/D)?

Technical Training (Higher Vocational Training, Technical Architecture, Technical Engineering, or similar).
Very valuable training or experience in electricity, carpentry, light construction, installations, or ephemeral architecture.
Previous experience in managing assembly for events, trade fairs, congresses, or stands.
Solid knowledge of technical plan interpretation.
Proficiency in AutoCAD at an operational level, being able to modify plans, dimension parts, and review construction details.
Experience coordinating work teams and suppliers.
Ability to manage several projects simultaneously.
Organized, resourceful person oriented toward planning.
Availability for national and international travel.
Medium-high level of English (valuable for international projects and internal growth).
Driver's license.

Hiring process

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About Michael Page España

Michael Page is a global recruitment consultancy and part of PageGroup, one of the world's leading professional recruitment firms. The company specializes in placing mid-to-senior level professionals across a wide range of sectors, including technology, engineering, finance, sales, and human resources. With a strong presence in Spain, Michael Page operates offices in major cities and offers services such as executive search, temporary staffing, and outsourcing solutions.

Industry: Staffing

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About the company & team

Company specialized in ephemeral architecture, assembly of stands, national and international trade fairs and congresses, participating in benchmark projects such as the Mobile World Congress (MWC).

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