Director, Fixed Technical Direction

TAIT; Haverhill; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

TAIT is seeking a Director of Technical Direction, Fixed to lead and develop the Fixed Technical Direction team across markets. You will shape strategy, ensure delivery quality, safety, and commercial effectiveness from concept to handover, and collaborate with cross-functional leaders to drive capability and process improvements.

This senior role requires extensive experience in technical direction for fixed installations, with broad knowledge across automation, rigging, AV, lighting,

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification in engineering, technical theatre, design, construction or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant professional experience.
• Demonstrable senior-level experience in technical direction or technical delivery, including significant experience leading, developing and managing technical teams.
• Proven track record of delivering complex permanent installations, attractions, venues or other fixed entertainment environments from design through installation and handover.
• Broad technical knowledge across automation, rigging, scenic construction, AV and lighting, show control, electrical systems, software, fabrication, installation and commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategy, team development, workload planning, and resourcing of Fixed Technical Direction, balancing market demand with long-term capability and succession needs.
• Represent Innovate within Fixed Market Leadership, advising and informing on technical solutions, capacity, and priorities to market strategy and planning.
• Shape and adapt the Fixed Technical Direction operating model, including role expectations, decision rights, engagement points, and cross-functional handoffs.
• Define and evolve the Technical Direction strategy for fixed work, with focus on how Technical Directors interface with other teams, both internal and external.
• Refine and enforce Technical Direction’s role in TAIT Project Process, including interactions with Market leaders and other capabilities.
• Sponsor standards, process, and training that drive efficient, high quality, and consistent technical delivery.
• Build and maintain a workforce and succession plan for Technical Directors aligned to the Fixed pipeline, project complexity, and future market strategy.
• Set clear expectations for direct reports, coach and hold leaders accountable, and ensure effective performance management and development pathways throughout the organization.
• Partner with the Director, Technical Direction, Portable to align core Technical Direction processes, standards, metrics, talent practices, and shared learning across markets and Innovate competencies while preserving market-specific needs.

Skills

Leadership

Technical Direction

Staffing & resourcing

Project delivery

Cross-functional collaboration

Safety & compliance

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

TAIT is seeking a Director of Technical Direction, Fixed to lead and develop the Fixed Technical Direction team across markets. You will shape strategy, ensure delivery quality, safety, and commercial effectiveness from concept to handover, and collaborate with cross-functional leaders to drive capability and process improvements.

This senior role requires extensive experience in technical direction for fixed installations, with broad knowledge across automation, rigging, AV, lighting,