Site Manager - Large Scale Event

We are seeking a highly experienced Site Manager to oversee on-the-ground operations for a major live event in Dubai. This role is central to ensuring that the site build, technical installations, logistics, and health & safety standards are executed flawlessly, on schedule, and to world-class standards.

The ideal candidate has a proven record managing complex site operations for large outdoor events, spectaculars, or festival-scale productions, and thrives in high-pressure environments with multiple contractors, tight deadlines, and significant public visibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all on-site activities from load-in to load-out, ensuring adherence to project schedules and safety standards.
• Supervise multiple contractors and suppliers across disciplines including staging, rigging, lighting, audio, video, special effects, crowd management, and infrastructure.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between production management, local authorities, vendors, and venue representatives.
• Oversee site logistics — access control, deliveries, waste management, storage, and equipment movement.
• Ensure HSE compliance, including risk assessments, permits, and emergency procedures.
• Manage and maintain daily site reports, progress logs, and issue tracking.
• Anticipate potential site challenges and propose immediate, practical solutions.
• Support contingency planning for weather, technical issues, or schedule shifts.
• Uphold the highest professional and safety standards at all times, representing the project to clients, partners, and regulatory agencies.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 8+ years’ experience in site management or technical production for large-scale live events, concerts, festivals, or public celebrations.
• Demonstrated success delivering high-profile events in the Middle East or similar markets preferred.
• Strong knowledge of HSE procedures, permit systems, and local regulations.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills; able to manage diverse teams and international vendors.
• Ability to interpret and execute complex technical drawings and site plans.
• Fluent in English (Arabic an advantage).
• Valid UAE driving license preferred.

Personal Attributes

• Calm and confident under pressure.
• Hands-on, decisive problem-solver.
• Collaborative but authoritative leadership style.
• Detail-oriented with an eye for quality and presentation.
• Flexible with long hours and dynamic schedules typical of major event delivery.

Job Type: Temporary
Contract length: 2 months

Pay: AED5,500.00 - AED8,250.00 per week

Experience:

• site management or production for large-scale live events: 8 years (Required)

Expected Start Date: 15/11/2025