Overlay Manager

Overlay Manager Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom Department: Venue Management Job Summary: The Overlay Manager supports coordination and management of temporary infrastructure and venue transformation across Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games competition venues. Reporting to the Overlay Project Lead, the role assists in planning and delivery of overlay works from design development through construction, Games‑time operations, and post‑event decommissioning. The Overlay Deputy Manager helps manage Principal Designer and Principal Contractor activities to ensure effective integration of overlay elements such as temporary structures, seating, utilities, and venue modifications, while maintaining compliance with CDM 2015 regulations and health & safety standards. Working arrangements: The role starts in the Organising Company’s Glasgow city centre office, with visits required to competition venues. It will transition to a competition venue base as the Games approach. The position is contracted for 40 hours per week. Office attendance aligns with the Organising Company’s planned working pattern. Travel to the place of work is at the employee’s own cost. During the Games, shift patterns may include weekends. Key Responsibilities Support the coordination of design development and delivery between the OC Overlay team, EDP designers, and Principal Contractor. Assist in managing the Principal Contractor to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant overlay works in line with CDM 2015 requirements. Coordinate integration of design information, third‑party infrastructure, and overlay commodities to meet Games‑time operational needs. Monitor design progress through V3 and V4 stages, ensuring timely resolution of technical issues and design interfaces. Support risk assessment, scheduling, and change management to maintain programme, budget, and safety compliance. Contribute to preparation and submission of required permits, approvals, and documentation for temporary construction. Assist in ensuring safe installation, operational readiness, and decommissioning of overlay infrastructure. Experience, Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Minimum 3–5 years’ experience supporting delivery within major events or complex venue environments. Experience coordinating design development and stakeholder engagement across multiple internal and external teams. Proven ability to contribute to value engineering, innovation, and continuous improvement throughout project delivery. Competencies Strong coordination, communication, and teamwork skills to support collaboration across multidisciplinary project teams and stakeholders. Sound project and cost management capability to contribute to efficient planning, procurement, and delivery. Practical experience in construction management, with the ability to work effectively under pressure while maintaining quality standards. Experience managing approvals processes and liaising with UK local authorities would be an advantage. Knowledge of CDM 2015 regulations, building regulations, and health & safety requirements would be an advantage. Behaviours Exceptional attention to detail and a high level of accuracy. A proactive and solution‑focused attitude, with the ability to anticipate development and health & safety risks while maintaining best practice standards. Strong relationship‑building skills, contributing effectively to diverse teams and engaging confidently with a wide range of stakeholders. Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type Temporary Job function Other Industries Professional Services #J-18808-Ljbffr