Senior Events Technical Project Manager

MiGrowth; Derby; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading event management company in Derby is seeking a Senior Event Technical Project Manager to oversee technical systems for live events. You will manage team resources, coordinate with suppliers, and ensure projects stay within budget. Ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of technical event requirements, effective resource management skills, and a full UK driving licence. This position offers a salary ranging from £50,000 to £65,000.

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of video, lighting, rigging, and scenic systems for live events.
• Experience booking and managing internal team resources and external freelancers.
• Proficiency in preparing quotes and technical solutions for events.

Responsibilities

• Produce prep lists with the engineering team to utilise assets effectively.
• Manage third party suppliers and oversee financial control of projects.
• Communicate proposals to clients and ensure they meet requirements.

Skills

Understanding of technical systems

Effective resource management

Knowledge of hire management systems

Full UK Driving Licence

Tools

Hirehop

Job description

Overview

Senior Event Technical Project Manager

Salary - £50,000 - £65,000

Monday - Friday with some evening and weekend work as per the nature of the events industry

Responsibilities

• Produce prep lists with the support of the engineering team to best utilise the internal assets and sub hires
• Book and manage internal team resources and external freelancers
• Book and manage third party suppliers
• Communicate proposals to our clients, validating that the proposal is suitable and make changes as and when required
• Prepare suitable quotes, designs and technical solutions that serve the clients requirements
• Oversee financial control of projects, ensuring they are within budget and timeframe
• Prepare and communicate production documents, CDM documents and plans
• Support the business development team through strategies, phone calls, exhibition etc
• Onsite relationship management with clients and your wider team

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of technical systems - Video,Lighting, Rigging and Scenic, that are required to deliver live events and exhibitions
• Knowledge of hire management systems
• Experience in effective resource mazement
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Hirehop is preferable