Job description

Technical Project Manager - Live Event AV and Production
Location: Northampton (Hybrid working available)
Salary: Up to £45,000 (DOE)
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Start: Hiring immediately

About the Role
An established events and audio-visual production company in Northampton is seeking a client-facing Technical Project Manager to join their team. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys collaborating with clients, managing technical event delivery, and working within a people-first, supportive culture.

The role offers hybrid working, a typical 40-hour week (across 4 or 5 days), and strong work-life balance-while recognising that flexibility is occasionally required in the events sector.

Key Responsibilities Client Liaison & Relationship Management

Act as the primary point of contact between clients and internal teams.
Lead initial briefings, specification discussions, and scoping sessions.
Agree budgets, timelines, and project requirements.
Build long-term, positive client relationships.

Technical Project Management

Convert client briefs into accurate quotes and detailed technical specifications.
Select appropriate AV equipment and staging solutions, including:
- Audio: microphones, speakers, amps, processors, stands
- Visual: LED walls, projection, flat screens
- IT & Signal: media players, distribution, image management
- Lighting: static, wash, colour, dynamic and control systems
- Special FX
- Cabling & connections
Produce and interpret technical drawings and stage plans.
Confidently break down technical AV requirements for clients and colleagues.
Identify rigging requirements and work with rigging teams where needed.

Creative & Production Support

Assist with creative design elements, print requirements and build concepts.
Work with internal design or creative teams to ensure client expectations are met.

Logistics & Crew Coordination

Book technical teams, rigging crews and de-rig personnel.
Allocate tasks based on skills, roles, and project complexity.
Oversee scheduling, equipment preparation, delivery planning and resource management.

Event Delivery

Serve as the on-site Project Manager, overseeing rigging, live execution and de-rigging.
Troubleshoot technical issues and maintain high delivery standards.
Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to client satisfaction.

Post-Event Responsibilities

Conduct feedback reviews and debriefs.
Support follow-on bookings, referrals and ongoing client engagement.

Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will bring:

A positive, collaborative personality, cultural fit is essential.
Curiosity, resilience and a pro-active "can-do" attitude.
Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly.
Experience within live events and/or AV technical environments.
Ability to interpret and produce technical drawings.
Competence in rigging, de-rigging and operating AV equipment.
Strong organisation, leadership and multitasking capability.
Confidence in client-facing interactions, both remotely and on-site.

Work Pattern

Approximately 40 hours per week across 4 or 5 days.
Hybrid working available.
Flexibility for travel and occasional overnight stays when needed.
Overtime and TOIL framework available (details at interview).
A company culture that emphasises balance, trust and personal development.

Benefits

Salary up to £45,000, depending on experience.
28 days annual leave (including bank holidays).
Company pension.
Employee Assistance Programme & healthcare scheme.
Strong training and development pathway.

How to Apply
If this sounds like you, where your experience and expertise align greatly, apply today! For any questions, drop me an email at elliott@disrupttalent.co.uk