Temporary Venue Build Manager

A confident and technical leader to deliver large-scale temporary structure projects.

About Showbase

Showbase is a specialist provider of large-scale temporary structures, infrastructure, and creative production projects for major hospitality, food & beverage and events clients in Manchester and across the UK.

We design, build, and deliver bespoke environments and complete temporary venue management for high-profile brands and venues (Deansgate Square, The Botanist, The Oast House, The Curling Club, RHS Flower Shows, Britfest).

We are seeking an experienced, site-led Temporary Venue Build Manager to take direct control of on-site delivery – leading crews, enforcing standards, and ensuring builds are executed safely and to specification under demanding timelines.

You will lead crews in fast-paced environments where access windows are tight, weather can be a factor, and sequencing must be disciplined. You will be expected to make clear decisions on site, maintain build momentum, and prevent standards from slipping under pressure.

This role suits someone with experience in film installs, large-scale events, staging, temporary works or rapid commercial fit-outs – where turnaround is measured in days rather than weeks.

The Role

You will be responsible for leading the physical delivery of our semi-permanent structure and hospitality fit out projects across the UK. This is a senior site role for a decisive, hands-on build professional who can manage programme, crews, subcontractors, compliance and quality control from groundworks through to final handover.

The position is primarily site-based, with planning and coordination time spent at our rural farm offices just outside Manchester. Regular nationwide travel and hands-on site presence is essential.

You will work closely with the operations and project management teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and to the standard expected by premium hospitality clients.

Key Responsibilities

Lead warehouse/workshop prep and site delivery of temporary and semi-permanent structure installations and internal hospitality fit-outs.

Work hands-on alongside your team during installations, setting pace and standard on site.

Oversee groundworks, structural installation, internal build elements and finishing works on site.

• Coordinate subcontractors on site, with support from your operations team.

Ensure compliance with H&S legislation, RAMS, temporary works requirements and site-specific regulations.

Maintain quality control standards throughout build phases, including snagging, final sign-off and ongoing maintenance.

Identify and resolve practical installation issues quickly to protect programme and quality.

Represent Showbase professionally on site with clients, subcontractors, venues and local authorities.

Support continuous improvement of operational processes, workshop systems and site documentation.

Required Experience & Skills

• Proven experience managing large-scale temporary structures, marquee builds, modular installations or similar construction environments.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, structural installations and hospitality fit-out works.
• Experience managing site teams and subcontractors under tight programmes.
• Sound knowledge of H&S compliance, RAMS preparation and site documentation.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to understand build cost implications.
• Confident decision-maker capable of resolving site issues under pressure.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to liaise between clients, designers and operational teams.
• Willingness to travel nationwide and work flexible hours during peak install periods.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Additional Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Paid travel expenses.
• Investment in training and certifications.
• A consistent pipeline of high-profile projects with a professional, growing team.

Please note, you will need your own vehicle transport to get to our offices, as they are not on public transport. Please consider our location when applying.

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