Live Events Technical Project Manager

Cornucopia IT Resourcing; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornucopia IT Resourcing in London is seeking a Live Events Technical Project Manager to lead end-to-end technical delivery for large-scale corporate and broadcast events. You will manage on-site teams, vendors, and venues, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery and a world-class standard.

The role requires strong leadership, a robust AV technical background, and the ability to communicate with senior clients in fast-paced environments. Travel and flexible hours are expected.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering corporate and live events end to end.
• Strong technical background in AV domains.
• Proven ability to manage budgets and schedules.
• On-site client contact with senior stakeholders.
• Ability to lead teams and coordinate vendors.
• Willingness to travel and work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage technical event delivery across multiple complex live events.
• Translate client requirements into clear technical, production, and labour plans.
• Lead on-site technical teams, vendors, and venue partners during load-in, show, and load-out.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to a world-class standard.
• Act as the main client contact on-site, managing expectations and last-minute changes.
• Oversee H&S compliance (RAMS), technical standards, and operational best practice.
• Manage budgets, cost control, and post-event reconciliation.

Skills

Live events

Technical background

Budget management

Team leadership

Client communication

Travel flexibility

Tools

Audio equipment

Video equipment

Lighting equipment

Stage technology

AV systems

Job description

Live Events Technical Project Manager

London

£60,000 - £70,000 (DOE)

We’re working with a leading live events and production specialist looking for an experienced Technical Project Manager to deliver large-scale corporate and broadcast events across London and beyond.

This is a senior, client-facing role responsible for the end-to-end technical delivery of live events — from concept and design through to on-site execution and post-event close.

The role

Own and manage technical event delivery across multiple complex live events

Translate client requirements into clear technical, production, and labour plans

Lead on-site technical teams, vendors, and venue partners during load-in, show, and load-out

Ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to a world-class standard

Act as the main client contact on-site, managing expectations and last-minute changes

Oversee H&S compliance (RAMS), technical standards, and operational best practice

Manage budgets, cost control, and post-event reconciliation

What we’re looking for

• Strong experience in corporate events, live production.
• Strong technical background (audio, video, lighting, staging, or integrated AV)
• Proven experience managing complex live events end to end
• Confident leading teams and communicating with senior clients
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, high-pressure live environments
• Budget management and operational logistics experience
• Willingness to travel and work flexible hours as required by events