Production Manager - Live Events

Solutions Engineering Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading production house in central London is seeking a talented Production Manager to join its growing team. You will manage technical production across live events, collaborating with clients and teams to ensure seamless execution. Candidates should have a strong AV background and client-facing experience. The role offers a salary of £35,000 - £55,000 plus overtime.

Qualifications

• Strong background in AV or technical production, ideally with a production agency or AV company.
• Demonstrable client-facing experience.
• Ability to manage technical production for events end-to-end.
• Solid organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Attend client meetings to understand and interpret requirements.
• Manage projects from initial brief through to onsite delivery.
• Conduct site visits and assess technical needs.
• Develop technical specifications and produce quotes.
• Create CAD drawings.
• Coordinate event logistics, including kit allocation, crew scheduling, and transport.
• Manage budgets and report on progress.
• Oversee onsite production during events.

Skills

AV or technical production background

Client-facing experience

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Production Manager – Live Events

Central London - £35000-£55000 – Overtime & International Travel

Full-Time

A leading design-led production house is seeking a talented Production Manager to join its growing team. The company specialises in delivering high-impact live experiences, from award shows and conferences to brand activations, product launches, and publicity events. They offer a collaborative and supportive working environment with genuine opportunities for career progression and skills development.

About the Role

As a Production Manager, you will play a key role in planning and delivering the technical production across a diverse range of live events. You will work closely with clients, internal teams, and suppliers to ensure seamless execution from concept to onsite delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Attend client meetings to understand and interpret requirements
• Manage projects from initial brief through to onsite delivery
• Conduct site visits and assess technical needs
• Develop technical specifications and produce quotes
• Create CAD drawings
• Coordinate event logistics, including kit allocation, crew scheduling, and transport
• Manage budgets and report on progress
• Oversee onsite production during events

About You

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• A strong AV or technical production background, ideally within a production agency or AV company
• Demonstrable client-facing experience
• The ability to manage technical production for events end-to-end
• Solid organisational and communication skills

Salary: £35000 - £55000 + Overtime

How to Apply

If you’re ready for your next challenge with a company that’s expanding every year and delivering projects worldwide, we’d love to hear from you.

Interested?

Email: [e-mail]

Call: 01254 781300

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