Senior Rigger - Events

ESMOS Recruitment; Dubai; On-site; AED 147,000 - 246,000; Full time

Job summary

ESMOS Recruitment in Dubai is seeking a Senior Rigger / Rigging Technical Planner for an international Event Technology organisation. The role blends technical rigging planning with on-site project delivery to ensure safe, efficient live events.

The successful candidate will prepare rigging plans, lead teams, coordinate with clients and venues, and ensure safety compliance across complex installations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of event rigging and technical planning experience.
• Strong knowledge of Vectorworks and Braceworks.
• Good understanding of truss, hoists, motors and suspension systems.
• Experience leading rigging teams on live events.
• Strong technical and problem-solving skills.
• Relevant rigging/safety certifications preferred.
• GCC experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare rigging plans, technical drawings and load calculations.
• Develop safe rigging solutions for live events.
• Lead rigging teams during installation and de-rig.
• Coordinate with clients, venues and production teams.
• Ensure compliance with safety and venue requirements.
• Support site surveys, risk assessments and technical planning.

Skills

5+ years experience

Vectorworks

Braceworks

Truss understanding

Hoists & motors

Rigging leadership

Safety certifications

Education

Rigging/safety certifications

Job description

ESMOS Recruitment is looking for a Senior Rigger / Rigging Technical Planner on behalf of our client, an international Event Technology organisation based in Dubai.

The role combines technical rigging planning and on-site project delivery, ensuring safe and efficient execution of live events.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare rigging plans, technical drawings and load calculations.
• Develop safe rigging solutions for live events.
• Lead rigging teams during installation and de-rig.
• Coordinate with clients, venues and production teams.
• Ensure compliance with safety and venue requirements.
• Support site surveys, risk assessments and technical planning.

Requirements

• 5+ years of event rigging and technical planning experience.
• Strong knowledge of Vectorworks and Braceworks.
• Good understanding of truss, hoists, motors and suspension systems.
• Experience leading rigging teams on live events.
• Strong technical and problem-solving skills.
• Relevant rigging/safety certifications preferred.
• GCC experience preferred.

Salary is up to 22K AED.

***ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted***