Live Event Power Systems Engineer — Flexible Hours

Utilita Arena; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 Days Annual Leave

Life Assurance

Pension Contribution 5%

Healthshield Cover

Employee Assistance Programme

Eye Care Support

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Referral Scheme

Job summary

AO Arena in Manchester is seeking a Venue Engineer to support electrical power and utility needs for concerts, sport, conferences and events. You will work with the Operations team to maintain safe electrical systems and respond to reactive maintenance, helping keep the venue running smoothly.

You will plan event power, install and test temporary systems, operate venue utilities, and ensure safety and compliance to BS7909. Flexible hours including evenings and weekends are expected.

Qualifications

• Hands-on engineer capable of working under pressure with events and live operations.
• Safe and compliant electrical systems maintenance experience.
• Willingness to work evenings, nights, weekends and holidays as required by event schedules.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver event power requirements with event managers and production teams.
• Install, inspect, test and manage temporary electrical systems for load-ins and live events.
• Operate and maintain venue systems and utilities including the Building Management System.
• Ensure safety standards and compliance, maintaining documentation per BS7909 and relevant legislation.
• Collaborate with the Facilities Manager and ordering equipment as needed to ensure successful events.

Skills

Communicator

Team player

Hands-on

Safety-conscious

Problem-solver

Flexible hours

Tools

Building Management System

BS7909 knowledge

Job description

AO Arena in Manchester is seeking a Venue Engineer to support electrical power and utility needs for concerts, sport, conferences and events. You will work with the Operations team to maintain safe electrical systems and respond to reactive maintenance, helping keep the venue running smoothly.

You will plan event power, install and test temporary systems, operate venue utilities, and ensure safety and compliance to BS7909. Flexible hours including evenings and weekends are expected.