Job description

Technical Project Manager - Live Events and Production

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience + benefits
Reporting to: Project Directors

Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager to manage the full lifecycle of live event projects, from initial client enquiry and technical design through to on-site delivery and post-event review. This is a highly client-facing role, responsible for delivering technically complex events to a high standard while balancing creativity, logistics, budgets, and stakeholder management.

The successful candidate will have strong technical production experience across live events, confidence working on larger-scale projects, and the ability to design, quote, and deliver robust technical solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Manage live event projects from initial brief through to delivery and post-event evaluation
Act as a primary technical contact for clients, building and maintaining strong relationships
Attend and lead client meetings, site visits, and technical walk-throughs
Take clear, detailed client briefs and advise on appropriate, scalable technical solutions
Design and specify technical production solutions, including preparation of CAD drawings (Vectorworks / AutoCAD)
Produce accurate quotations, proposals, and budgets, with full profit and loss responsibility
Deliver events across a range of budget scales, up to £250k+
Update and manage event data within a Rental Management System (e.g. Current RMS, Easyjob, InSpire)
Book, schedule, and manage crew and technical resources (line management not required)
Produce crew documentation and ensure clear technical communication
Liaise with venues, performers, suppliers, agencies, and other third parties
Prepare and manage health & safety documentation and compliance
Oversee on-site technical delivery, troubleshooting as required
Hands-on operation, rigging, or de-rigging of equipment where appropriate (advantageous but not essential)
Support business development by identifying new opportunities and promoting technical services
Travel within the UK and occasionally internationally for site visits and event delivery
Support wider project and operational teams as required

Candidate Requirements

Minimum 5 years' experience in the professional live events industry
Proven experience delivering technical production for live events, including larger-scale shows
Strong understanding of all core AV disciplines (Video, Audio, Lighting, Rigging, Staging, Power Distribution), with advanced expertise in at least one area
Experience designing, qualifying, and quoting technical event solutions
Demonstrable experience managing project budgets and P&L
Proficiency with Rental Management Systems such as Current RMS, Easyjob, or InSpire
Strong drafting and technical drawing skills using Vectorworks and/or AutoCAD
Experience working with a range of client types including agencies, corporate clients, direct clients, and venues
Confident, professional, and polished client-facing manner with excellent interpersonal skills
Experience coordinating and leading teams (without direct line management responsibility)
Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines
Strong commercial awareness alongside a client-focused mindset
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Full UK driving licence and own transport

Training & Progression
Ongoing training will be provided as required. Our client is committed to developing their team and supporting long-term career progression.

Working Hours
This role requires flexibility. Due to the nature of live events, working hours will vary and weekend work will be required.

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