Technical Event Projects & EstimationCosting Manager

Encore Global; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Encore Global is seeking an experienced Technical Project Leader in Dubai to translate client briefs into robust AV and lighting solutions, develop concepts and production strategies, and coordinate with operations, suppliers and venues.

The role covers site inspections, end-to-end delivery, cost estimation, CAD drawings, safety compliance, and on-site management of crews. Strong leadership, scheduling and problem-solving under pressure are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technical Production, Event Management or related field (preferred).
• 5–10 years of experience in technical event production.

Responsibilities

• Translate client briefs into technical solutions for AV lighting, staging, LED, power distribution.
• Develop technical concepts, layouts and production strategies.
• Coordinate with operations, warehouse and external suppliers.
• Oversee site inspections and technical feasibility assessments.
• Lead end-to-end technical event project delivery as required.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates, BOQs and quotations.
• Conduct technical costing for labour, equipment, logistics and subcontractors.
• Ensure margin control and commercial viability of projects.
• Produce or review technical drawings (CAD layouts, rigging plots, stage plans, power layouts).
• Ensure compliance with venue regulations and safety standards.
• Coordinate structural calculations when required.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation and revisions.
• Oversee installation rehearsals and live event execution.
• Manage technical crews and subcontractors onsite.
• Ensure adherence to safety standards and method statements.
• Troubleshoot technical challenges under live-event pressure.
• Act as technical lead in client meetings and presentations.
• Provide professional technical advice and recommendations.
• Coordinate with venues, suppliers and regulatory authorities.
• Maintain strong client relationships to support repeat business.
• Conduct RAMS risk assessments and ensure compliance with HSE standards.

Skills

Audio systems

Video systems

LED & media servers

Lighting & control systems

Rigging & staging

Power distribution

Scenic & decor

Vectorworks

Commercial cost-analysis

Leadership

Communication

Project multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Vectorworks

Job description

Technical Project Leadership

• Translate client briefs into technical solutions (AV lighting staging rigging LED power distribution etc.).


• Develop technical concepts layouts and production strategies.


• Coordinate with operations warehouse and external suppliers.


• Oversee site inspections and technical feasibility assessments.


• (As required) Lead end-to-end technical event project delivery.

Estimation & Commercial Management

• Prepare detailed cost estimates BOQs and quotations.


• Conduct technical costing for labour equipment logistics and subcontractors.


• Ensure margin control and commercial viability of projects.


• Participate in client budget discussions and value engineering.


• Monitor cost variations and manage change orders.

Technical Design & Drafting Oversight

• Produce or review technical drawings (CAD layouts rigging plots stage plans power layouts).


• Ensure compliance with venue regulations and safety standards.


• Coordinate structural calculations when required.


• Maintain accurate technical documentation and revisions.

Project Delivery Onsite Execution & Supervision (as required)

• Oversee installation rehearsals and live event execution.


• Manage technical crews and subcontractors onsite.


• Ensure adherence to safety standards and method statements.


• Troubleshoot technical challenges under live-event pressure.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Act as technical lead in client meetings and presentations.


• Provide professional technical advice and recommendations.


• Coordinate with venues suppliers and regulatory authorities.


• Maintain strong client relationships to support repeat business.

Risk & Compliance

• Conduct risk assessments and method statements (RAMS).


• Ensure compliance with HSE standards and local authority regulations.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Technical Production Event Management or related field (preferred).


• 510 years of experience in technical event production.

Strong knowledge of:

• Audio systems


• Video systems LED & media servers


• Lighting & control systems


• Rigging & staging


• Power distribution


• Scenic & decor


• Proficiency in Vectorworks.


• Strong commercial and cost-analysis skills.


• Excellent leadership and communication skills.


• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously


• Strong problem-solving under pressure.

Key Competencies

• Technical expertise


• Commercial awareness


• Strategic planning


• Leadership & team management


• Attention to detail


• Crisis management

KPIs (Performance Indicators)

• Project profitability margins


• On-time project delivery


• Budget variance control


• Client satisfaction score


• Safety compliance record


• Accuracy of cost estimation

Required Experience:

Manager