ES GLOBAL

Staging Construction Manager

ES GLOBAL

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United Kingdom

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About the role

  • Lead staging crews across a variety of stadiums and venues—indoor, outdoor, domestic, and international
  • Ensure Health & Safety and sustainability protocols are rigorously followed
  • Work closely with Project Managers, Design teams, Crew Boss, Site Coordinators and Yard Operations for seamless delivery
  • Assess and adjust crew numbers in line with build and dismantle planning and progress
  • Interpret stage designs, technical drawings, and construction plans
  • Develop and maintain construction timelines to meet strict deadlines
  • Collaborate with client teams, riggers, production crews, subcontractors, and local venue partners
  • Allocate labour, materials, and equipment effectively
  • Oversee rigging, decking, and other temporary structural elements
  • Carry out pre- and post-event inspections for quality and keep accurate site documentation

Requirements

  • Strong working knowledge of Health & Safety principles
  • Extensive experience in staging, construction, or live events
  • Proven ability to interpret and work from technical drawings
  • Excellent leadership and crew management capabilities
  • Clear, confident communication and people skills
  • Experience delivering large-scale venue or stadium builds
  • Ability to make fast, sound decisions under pressure
  • Solid organisational and resource management skills
  • Willingness to travel frequently across the UK and internationally
  • Proficiency in Excel, Outlook, and basic IT systems
  • Understanding of rigging, truss, and temporary structures
  • Knowledge of building codes, structural engineering, and safety regulations
  • Qualifications Required: IOSH Managing Safely
  • Strongly Preferred: SMSTS (CITB) Emergency First Aid at Work (1 day)
Benefits
  • Health & Safety Leadership
  • Work with our H&S team to produce RAMS and essential reports (daily briefings, structural sign-offs, permits to lift, fall protection verification)
  • Support incident investigations and liaise with venue/client H&S representatives
  • Ensure RAMS are read, understood, and signed by all crew
  • Deliver daily safety briefings and site activity updates
  • Enforce PPE compliance and safe working practices at all times
  • Lead with vigilance—identifying risks, monitoring crew wellbeing, and maintaining a safe work environment
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
stagingconstructiontechnical drawings interpretationriggingdeckingtemporary structuresresource managementbuilding codesstructural engineeringsafety regulations
Soft Skills
leadershipcrew managementcommunicationdecision makingorganizational skillspeople skillsproblem solvingcollaborationtime managementadaptability
Certifications
IOSH Managing SafelySMSTS (CITB)Emergency First Aid at Work