Project Manager (Live Events)

ZipRecruiter; Dartford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading supplier of laser and special effects equipment as a Project Manager. This role offers the chance to work with renowned live acts while managing projects in a fast-paced international environment. Ideal candidates will have strong project management skills and a background in live events, ensuring high-quality delivery and client satisfaction.

Benefits

Overtime

Mobile & Laptop

4 weeks holiday + Bank Holidays + Seasonal shutdown

Bupa healthcare (after qualifying)

Pension scheme (after qualifying)

Qualifications

• Experience in the touring and live events industry.
• Project management experience within the live events industry.

Responsibilities

• Liaising with clients and creative department for tours or installations.
• Manage project budgets and suppliers.
• Create technical plans for show events.

Skills

Project Management

Attention to Detail

Analytical Thinking

Computer Literacy

Tools

Vectorworks

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Description

Do you have live event project management experience and show technician expertise? 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 is the world record holder for the world’s largest laser display performed in Dubai in 2021. This could be the job for you!

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, managing people, project management experience, and have a willingness to learn about laser and special effects and improve 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
• Extensive experience in the live events industry
• Experience in the touring industry within a technical department
• Project management experience 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 (Vectorworks, AutoCAD or similar)
• 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)

Package:

• Salary depending on experience
• Overtime
• Mobile & Laptop
• 4 weeks holiday + Bank Holidays + Seasonal shutdown
• Bupa healthcare (after qualifying)
• Pension scheme (after qualifying)