Installation Team Leader

About the role

The Installation Team Leader is the on‑site operational lead responsible for directing a crew of installation technicians in the safe, accurate, and timely assembly, installation, and derig of custom event builds, props, structures, and themed environments. This role bridges workshop production and live event delivery, ensuring each build reaches the site on time, is installed to specification, and is struck efficiently after the event.

Key responsibilities

• Crew Leadership: Lead, brief and direct a team of 5‑15 installation technicians, allocating tasks based on skill set and project priority.
• Site Planning & Preparation: Study installation drawings, site plans and schedules; conduct pre‑installation surveys and identify access, rigging or structural constraints.
• Installation Execution: Oversee and actively participate in the assembly and installation of large‑scale custom builds, furniture, props, draping, lighting rigs and structural elements.
• Scheduling & Workflow Management: Manage on‑site timelines, coordinate parallel workstreams and adjust task allocation in real time.
• Quality Control: Conduct on‑site QC checks at each stage to ensure builds match approved drawings and client expectations.
• Health & Safety Leadership: Enforce safety protocols, conduct toolbox talks, manage permit‑to‑work processes and ensure PPE compliance.
• Client & Stakeholder Interface: Act as primary on‑site contact for clients, venue managers and project coordinators.
• Derig & Asset Recovery: Lead safe and efficient derig of installations post‑event and ensure assets are accounted for.

Required profile

• Minimum 7 + years experience in event installation, fit‑out, exhibition or live‑events production, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a multi‑trade crew in a high‑pressure, deadline‑driven environment.
• Strong working knowledge of installation techniques for wood, metal, fabric and soft‑furnishing elements.
• Ability to read and interpret technical installation drawings, CAD plans and build specifications.
• Excellent communication skills in English; Arabic language skills are advantageous.
• Valid driving licence with experience operating vans or trucks for site logistics.

Required skills

• Installation techniques for wood, metal, fabric and soft furnishings.
• Reading and interpreting technical installation drawings and CAD plans.
• Working at Height certification (IPAF/PASMA or equivalent).
• Manual Handling certification (preferred).
• First Aid certification (preferred).
• Valid driving licence and vehicle operation for site logistics.