Events & AV Project Manager

Red King Resourcing; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Red King Resourcing is seeking an Events & AV Project Manager in Birmingham. This permanent, full-time role blends hands-on AV expertise with project leadership to deliver corporate events, live productions and hybrid/virtual setups.

You will liaise with clients to capture requirements, prepare quotations, coordinate equipment, crews, venues and suppliers, and manage schedules, budgets and on-site delivery with safety compliant practices.

Qualifications

• Background in AV engineering, installation, or live event production.
• Experience or interest in progressing from hands-on AV to project management.
• Strong organizational skills to handle multiple projects and deadlines.
• Confident communication with clients, suppliers and technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage corporate AV and live event projects from initial client enquiry through to delivery and completion.
• Liaise directly with clients to understand requirements, develop technical solutions and manage expectations.
• Prepare quotations, coordinate equipment and crew availability, and manage project schedules and documentation.
• Coordinate internal teams, suppliers, venues and external contractors.
• Manage project budgets, costs and profit margins, ensuring commercial targets are achieved.
• Support the technical production of live, hybrid and virtual events, including equipment setup, operation and de-rig.
• Source equipment and services from suppliers, negotiating competitive prices where required.
• Provide onsite technical support and resolve issues throughout event delivery.
• Coordinate logistics, equipment movements and warehouse activities where necessary.
• Ensure health and safety requirements are followed, including relevant event documentation and onsite inductions.
• Travel to venues across the UK, including driving company vehicles when required.
• Maintain strong client relationships and identify opportunities to develop existing accounts and generate further business.

Skills

Project management

Client liaison

Budget management

Attention to detail

Job description

Events & AV Project Manager

Salary 35,000- 50,000+ DoE

Location: Birmingham, Hybrid

Role Type: Permanent, Full Time

Your New Role

• Manage corporate AV and live event projects from initial client enquiry through to delivery and completion.
• Liaise directly with clients to understand their requirements, develop technical solutions and manage expectations.
• Prepare quotations, coordinate equipment and crew availability, and manage project schedules and documentation.
• Coordinate internal teams, suppliers, venues and external contractors.
• Manage project budgets, costs and profit margins, ensuring commercial targets are achieved.
• Support the technical production of live, hybrid and virtual events, including equipment setup, operation and de-rig.
• Source equipment and services from suppliers, negotiating competitive prices where required.
• Provide onsite technical support and resolve issues throughout event delivery.
• Coordinate logistics, equipment movements and warehouse activities where necessary.
• Ensure health and safety requirements are followed, including relevant event documentation and onsite inductions.
• Travel to venues across the UK, including driving company vehicles when required.
• Maintain strong client relationships and identify opportunities to develop existing accounts and generate further business.

About You

• A background in AV engineering, installation, technical support, equipment hire or live event production.
• A strong practical understanding of AV equipment and the technical requirements of delivering events.
• Either existing project management experience or a genuine interest in progressing from a hands-on AV role into project management.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines.
• Confident communicating with clients, suppliers and technical teams.
• Commercially aware, with an understanding of budgets, costs and profitability.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong attention to detail.
• Willingness to travel, work onsite and get involved in the practical side of event delivery.

Even Better If

• Working within an AV hire, rental or technical production company.
• Knowledge of sound, lighting, video, streaming and conferencing technology.
• Experience delivering corporate events and large-scale conferences.
• Familiarity with booking systems such as IntelliEvent.
• Experience with supplier negotiation, procurement and interpreting technical drawings or event plans.
• Understanding of health and safety requirements in live event environments.