Hybrid Live Events Technical Project Manager

Solutions Engineering Recruitment; Arborfield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Solutions Engineering Recruitment is seeking a Technical Project Manager to own large and complex productions across both ad-hoc projects and key accounts. This hybrid, UK-wide role involves office, warehouse and onsite delivery, with home-working where appropriate.

You will lead client communications, specify sound, lighting, video, rigging and staging, manage budgets and produce CAD drawings and technical production plans.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge across sound, lighting, video, rigging and staging solutions.
• Experience delivering B2B and B2C projects in a production environment.
• Experience leading skilled teams in live event settings.
• Minimum 5 years in the events industry.
• Strong local industry knowledge and contractor networks.
• CAD experience for technical drawings, especially Vectorworks.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proactive, organized and detail-oriented.
• Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Strong customer service mindset.

Responsibilities

• Manage onsite technical delivery, leading teams of staff, freelancers and contractors.
• Handle client briefs and communications with Account/Project Managers.
• Specify equipment lists across all technical disciplines (sound, lighting, video, rigging, staging).
• Manage or assist with project budgets and external costs.
• Source equipment from external suppliers when required.
• Create project documentation covering technical specs, logistics and crewing.
• Coordinate teams of engineers across multiple projects, including freelancers.
• Produce CAD drawings and technical production plans with creatives.

Skills

Sound systems

Lighting

Video

Rigging

Staging

Team leadership

Budget management

Client communication

CAD skills

Tools

Vectorworks

Job description

Solutions Engineering Recruitment is seeking a Technical Project Manager to own large and complex productions across both ad-hoc projects and key accounts. This hybrid, UK-wide role involves office, warehouse and onsite delivery, with home-working where appropriate.

You will lead client communications, specify sound, lighting, video, rigging and staging, manage budgets and produce CAD drawings and technical production plans.