Senior AV Project Manager – Live Events

TieTalent; Ilkeston; On-site; GBP 40,500 - 49,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£45K+ salary depending on experience

Flexitime & supportive team culture

Ongoing training & professional development

On-site parking & team socials

Job summary

A well-established technical production company is seeking a Senior AV Project Manager to lead exciting live event projects. You'll be responsible for managing everything from client relationships to on-site delivery. Candidates should have over 3 years of experience in AV project management and strong knowledge of AV setups. This role offers a £45K+ salary and a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in AV or live event project management.
• Strong working knowledge of AV, lighting, and staging.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Lead AV and live event projects from start to onsite delivery.
• Manage scheduling, prep, logistics, and execution.
• Oversee budgets, documentation, and compliance.

Skills

AV project management

Client relationship building

Technical specifications development

Leadership

Problem-solving

Tools

CAD tools (Vectorworks ideal)

Job description

Overview

Are you a skilled AV Project Manager who thrives on running complex live event productions from start to finish?

Our client is a well-established technical production company delivering high-end AV, lighting, and staging services across conferences, launches, awards shows, and brand activations throughout the UK. They’re growing — and looking for a Senior AV Project Manager to join the team.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead AV and live event projects from initial brief through to onsite delivery
• Build and maintain client relationships, understanding technical & creative needs
• Develop technical specs, quotes, and detailed proposals
• Coordinate in-house teams and freelance crew
• Manage scheduling, prep, logistics, and on-site execution
• Oversee budgets, documentation, and H&S compliance

About You

• 3+ years of experience in AV or live event project management
• Strong working knowledge of AV, lighting, and staging setups
• Confident using CAD tools (Vectorworks ideal)
• Excellent communication, leadership, and planning skills
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and solutions-driven
• Full UK driving licence required
• Bonus: any relevant technical certifications

What’s on Offer

• £45K+ salary (depending on experience)
• Flexitime & supportive team culture
• Ongoing training & professional development
• Exciting variety of projects
• On-site parking & team socials