Senior Live Event Production Lead

Fisher Human Resource Consultancy; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Fisher Human Resource Consultancy is seeking an Event Manager – Production to lead the technical and production delivery of large-scale live events in Abu Dhabi. You will oversee planning, setups, rehearsals, show execution and breakdown, ensuring quality and safety across all aspects.

Candidates should have 5–7 years of live event or technical production experience, with strong knowledge of audio, lighting, LED/video, staging and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in technical production, event production, live entertainment, engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in live event or technical production.
• Strong experience delivering concerts, sporting events, exhibitions, conferences or large-scale live productions.
• Experience in arena/venue, event production company or promoter environments preferred.
• Strong knowledge of audio, lighting, LED/video, staging, rigging, trussing, power and show-control systems.
• Ability to interpret riders, drawings, plans and equipment specs.
• Experience managing production suppliers, contractors and crews.
• Knowledge of production safety, risk management and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end production delivery for live events including planning, setup, rehearsals, show delivery and load-out.
• Coordinate all production elements: audio, lighting, LED/video, staging, rigging, power and communications.
• Review technical riders, production plans, stage layouts and equipment requirements.
• Liaise with promoters, production companies, suppliers and touring teams.
• Ensure compatibility of production requirements with venue infrastructure and safety standards.
• Develop detailed production schedules, plans and equipment lists for each event.
• Supervise suppliers, contractors and crews during setup and show execution.
• Manage changes and issues during rehearsals and live events.
• Ensure compliance with safety, risk assessment and method statements.

Skills

Live event production

Technical coordination

Team leadership

Budget management

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in technical production or related field

Job description

Fisher Human Resource Consultancy is seeking an Event Manager – Production to lead the technical and production delivery of large-scale live events in Abu Dhabi. You will oversee planning, setups, rehearsals, show execution and breakdown, ensuring quality and safety across all aspects.

Candidates should have 5–7 years of live event or technical production experience, with strong knowledge of audio, lighting, LED/video, staging and safety standards.