Nineyards is a dynamic team of designers, makers, brand experts, and producers headquartered in north Dublin city. Initially specializing in production design, we have grown into one of Ireland’s leading full-service experience agencies. We excel in tackling complex challenges, pushing creative boundaries, and delivering outstanding real-world experiences across various channels and markets. Our collaborative approach drives innovation, making the impossible possible.
Role: Head of Live Build & Install
Overview
The Head of Live Build & Install will lead all temporary physical build, installation, and de-rig operations across Nineyards’ live events and experiential activations.
This is a senior operational leadership role responsible for:
Build strategy and delivery standards
Budget accuracy and margin protection
Logistics and site execution
Build team and supplier coordination
Warehouse and asset oversight
Repeat activation optimisation
The role will work closely with Producers and the wider leadership team to ensure all physical builds are delivered safely, efficiently, profitably, and to the highest creative standard.
Core Responsibilities
1. Department Leadership & Operational Oversight
Lead the Live Build & Install function across all projects.
Establish clear delivery standards, processes, and documentation.
Oversee warehouse prep, load-ins, installations, strikes, and storage.
Act as senior on-site lead for complex builds.
Ensure consistent H&S compliance and best practice.
2. Commercial & Budget Ownership
Own build budgets across fabrication, install, logistics, and de-rig.
Work closely with Producers during quotation stage to ensure accurate, commercially viable pricing.
Protect margin through cost control and efficient resourcing.
Identify build efficiencies across repeat activations.
Develop frameworks for build cost forecasting.
This role is not just operational — it is commercially accountable.
3. Resource & Team Management
Coordinate internal build crew and external contractors.
Build and maintain a trusted network of fabricators and suppliers.
Allocate resources effectively across concurrent projects.
Identify future team structure needs as Nineyards grows.
4. Quality Control & Technical Oversight
Oversee fabrication standards and installation quality.
Troubleshoot on-site technical or structural challenges.
Ensure creative intent is translated accurately into physical reality.
Bridge the gap between creative design and physical execution.
5. Asset & Rental Opportunity Development
Oversee physical inventory, scenic assets, tools, and infrastructure.
Implement structured asset tracking and storage systems.
Identify opportunities to formalise and grow Nineyards’ rental offering.
Assess opportunities to develop proprietary build assets.
Definition of Live Build & Install
Includes all temporary physical installations with defined install and de-rig timelines, including:
Brand activations
Exhibition stands
Temporary retail/window installations
Seasonal activations
Scenic builds for events
Experiential environments requiring fabrication, dressing, and physical infrastructure
(Excludes permanent architectural fit-outs unless agreed separately.)
Required Experience
7–10+ years in live events, experiential production, or scenic build environments
Demonstrated experience leading site installations
Strong commercial awareness and experience managing build budgets
Hands-on fabrication knowledge
Confident managing contractors and crews
Strong understanding of H&S compliance
Key Attributes
Calm under pressure
Commercially minded
Structured and process-driven
Collaborative with creative and production teams
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