Live Events Technical Project Manager

ER Productions; Dartford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 Weeks holiday + Bank Holidays

Holiday shutdown at Christmas

Bupa Health Care after probation

Company Pension Scheme after probation

Bonus scheme after probation

Apple Laptop

Job summary

ER Productions is seeking a Project Manager to coordinate tours and installations across multiple territories, liaising with clients and the creative department to deliver outstanding live events.

You will develop technical plans, prepare quotations, negotiate budgets and manage suppliers, ensuring safety information and high-quality delivery for international clients.

Qualifications

• Experience in touring and live events with people management.
• Ability to read technical stage plots and plans.
• Experience across multiple time zones and international tours.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with clients and ER’s creative department on tours or installations.
• Create technical plans and provide information for shows.
• Create quotations and negotiate pricing.
• Manage project budgets and suppliers.
• Create safety information for clients.
• Coordinate with ER’s tech team to ensure high delivery standards and client satisfaction.

Skills

Project management

Live events

Touring industry

Client liaison

Budget management

Safety planning

Driving licence

Technical planning

Team leadership

Job description

Do you have experience in live event project management and touring environments? Are you looking to work in a growing, international, fast paced, exciting and global business working with some of the world’s best known live acts and entertainers? Would you like to work for the world’s largest, most exciting and innovative supplier of laser, special effects equipment and crew?

ER Productions delivers SFX, pyro, and laser systems for major world tours and large live events across the globe. Our work spans stadiums, arenas, and festivals, supporting some of the most recognised artists and productions worldwide. We operate internationally, with offices across the US, UK, Europe, Australia, and the Middle East, and regularly manage complex, multi territory touring projects.

For the right candidates there are development and career opportunities as our business continues to implement our ambitious long term growth strategy. Our work will truly give you the opportunity to develop your skills and broaden your experience enabling you to develop and grow. We want applicants that have experience in the touring and live events industry, including managing people and project management experience.

Have a willingness to learn about laser and special effects and have a brilliant can-do attitude. Show Tech experience is a plus!

You will be working in a fast-paced international business across multiple time zones, therefore we are looking for the following Skills and Experience:

• Deep understanding of technical stage and rigging drawings and plots and the ability to interpret and implement
• In Depth understanding of live event production equipment and its utilisation, ideally have experience with lasers, pyro or special effects equipment.
• Computer literate, understanding of computer networks and IP address, able to navigate server systems and online booking systems
• Attention to detail and analytical thinking
• At least 4 years experience in the live events industry
• At least 3 years experience in the touring industry within a technical department
• At least 2 years experience in a project management role within the live events industry
• A full driving licence

As a Project Manager your responsibilities will include:

• Liaising with clients and working with ER’s creative department to work on a variety of jobs like tours or installations.
• Create technical plans and provide information for the show event
• Creating quotations and negotiate on pricing
• Manage project budgets and suppliers
• Create and provide safety information to clients
• Liaise with ER’s tech team to ensure the event is delivered to the highest standard and meets the clients expectations
• Will be required to attend sites occasionally to form client relationships (locally and internationally)
• Overtime
• Apple Laptop
• 4 Weeks holiday + Bank Holidays and Christmas shutdown
• Bupa Health Care following qualifying period
• Company Pension Scheme following qualifying period
• Participation in the company bonus scheme following qualifying period