Senior Technical Project Manager

Senior Technical Project Manager (Lighting Bias) - Live Events

Location: Borehamwood
Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 (dependent on experience)
Working Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm (flexibility required for evenings/weekends)
Reporting to: Head of Projects

The Opportunity

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading live events production company delivering high-end, creative technical solutions across a wide range of prestigious projects.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Technical Project Manager with a lighting specialism to lead complex productions from concept through to delivery, while mentoring team members and driving technical excellence across projects.

The Role

As a Senior Technical Project Manager, you will take ownership of high-profile and technically complex live events, leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver outstanding results.

With a strong background in lighting design and systems, you'll play a key role in shaping creative solutions, guiding teams, and ensuring seamless integration across lighting, audio, and video disciplines.

You will also act as a senior figure within the team, mentoring others, supporting development, and maintaining high standards across all project delivery.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of complex live event projects
• Interpret client briefs and develop innovative, practical technical solutions
• Act as a senior client contact, building strong and lasting relationships
• Produce accurate proposals, budgets, and technical documentation
• Oversee system design, particularly within lighting, ensuring high-quality execution
• Lead, coordinate, and motivate technical teams across multiple projects
• Manage on-site delivery, ensuring seamless integration of all technical elements
• Monitor team performance and provide guidance, mentoring, and feedback
• Adapt to evolving project requirements while maintaining delivery standards

About You

• Has 6+ years' experience in live event production, with a strong lighting focus
• Has proven experience in lighting design and technical system delivery
• Possesses a solid understanding of audio, video, and related event technologies
• Is confident managing complex, high-value projects end-to-end
• Has strong leadership and team development experience
• Is commercially aware, with experience managing budgets and client expectations
• Is highly organised, adaptable, and solutions-focused
• Has excellent communication and client-facing skills

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary package
• 30 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Private healthcare and dental cover
• Enhanced company sick pay
• Pension scheme
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Access to modern equipment and tools
• Team social events and a collaborative working culture

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior-level technical professional to step into a leadership role within a growing and creative live events environment.

If you enjoy leading teams, shaping technical delivery, and working on high-profile, dynamic projects, this role offers both impact and progression; get in touch today elliott@disrupttalent.co.uk