Event Technical Project Manager

Live Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Technical Project Manager to oversee production delivery for various events. The successful candidate will manage client relationships and technical solutions while leading teams on-site. A solid AV technical background and experience in event production are essential. This position offers opportunities for career progression and a vibrant company culture.

Benefits

Discretionary company bonus

Excellent career progression

Fantastic company culture

Qualifications

• Solid AV technical background gained from the event industry.
• Experience with technical production delivery.
• Ability to confidently liaise with clients and produce detailed specifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead production delivery across a portfolio of events.
• Manage client relationships and technical solutions.
• Prepare risk assessments and collaborate with teams.

Skills

AV technical background

Client relationship management

Technical specifications production

Risk assessments

Budget management

Job description

Overview

Office based in a brand new facility:A rare opportunity to join the technical production offering of a creative event design, technical and production agency!

• Discretionary company bonus
• Huge investment currently being made into the production department
• Excellent career progression
• Fantastic company culture

The Company

An expert team who create innovative and exceptional event experiences for a broad portfolio of high calibre clients including high net worth individuals and luxury brands. With in-house skill sets that cover everything from content creation and theming through to full production, technical supply and onsite delivery, each event is unique and delivered to the highest of standards. Their passionate and collaborative team are always striving for perfection and thrive off the unforgettable experiences they deliver. There has never been a better time to join!

The Role

As Technical Project Manager you will be responsible for leading the successful and high quality production delivery across a broad portfolio of events. Responsibilities will be broad and include:

• Managing and developing client relationships
• Leading on technical production solutions development in line with a client brief
• Producing technical specifications and kit lists
• Preparing risk assessments and method statements
• Collaborating with the warehouse function, event operations and logistics teams
• Working with external hire companies where required
• Managing freelance technical staff - scheduling and onsite
• Leading on the successful install and delivery of production onsite
• Managing production budgets

The Candidate

We are looking for candidates with a solid AV technical background gained from within the event industry. Candidates will have been working within an event technical supply company or production agency and will have the ability to confidently liaise directly with clients and produce detailed technical specifications. Candidates will have experience installing and delivering technical solutions across challenging venue spaces with tight turn around times for installs. The ability to be reactive and work in a very fast paced environment is incredibly important for this role!

Live specialises in all disciplines (and at all levels) across events, experiential and exhibitions. If this position isn't quite what you're looking for please visit live-recruitment.co.uk to view all of the opportunities we are recruiting.

As a specialist events recruitment agency we help our clients build the most talented and diverse teams in the UK. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, embracing diversity across all intersecting dimensions, including ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, well-being, abilities, and neurodiversity.

We are dedicated to ensuring a supportive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or accommodations for any reason, please do not hesitate to let us know.

Vacancy reference: LKS15755