Senior Manager, Ride & Show Engineering (Show Systems)

Universal Destinations & Experiences; Bedford; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NBCUniversal's Universal United Kingdom Resort (UUKR) seeks a Senior Manager, Ride & Show Engineering (Show Systems) to lead technical management for attractions, including budget and schedule oversight, and to supervise the specification, bid/award, design, production, installation and testing of show systems such as audio, lighting, projection, and set pieces.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in an engineering field and experience with theme park show systems, vendor coordination, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in applicable technical field or equivalent demonstrated skill and experience.
• Experience in direct theme park-specific technical roles supporting show systems or other complex integrated systems.
• Strong ability to interpret technical instructions, define problems, and manage multiple tasks with vendors.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and quality of Show equipment per Universal specifications and standards.
• Provide technical guidance and vendor management for design, fabrication, installation, testing, and commissioning.
• Lead cross-functional coordination with project teams, vendors, and contractors for Show Systems.
• Oversee scheduling, budgets, and contract management related to show systems.
• Develop scope of work and award contracts based on technical and budget needs.

Skills

Budget management

Vendor management

Project management

Schedule analysis

Contract management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Senior Manager, Ride & Show Engineering (Show Systems)

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Job Description

For Universal United Kingdom Resort (UUKR), provides technical management, inclusive of budget and schedule, for an attraction or attractions.Responsible for the successful specification, bid/award, design, production, installation, and acceptance testing of Show Systems, to include Audio, Special Effects, Projection, Lighting, Set/Scenic, Props, Show Action Equipment, Animated Figures, and/or Show Control Systems.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensures all Show equipment maintains the highest level of safety in accordance with Universal specifications, accepted manufacturing practices and applicable standards.Provides technical guidance and vendor management of the design, fabrication and day-to-day detailed installation, test, and adjust activities in the field. Vendor management includes participation in all aspects of both technical and project / contract management as it applies to vendor contracts, directives, and change orders.Oversees all technical interaction with other project team members, vendors, sub-contractors, and other relevant 3rd parties involved with Show Systems with a focus on mechanical systems. Develops an open working relationship with the facility & construction team and vendors to ensure a clear line of communication regarding installation, test, and adjust activities. Builds strong team cohesion and motivation within the attraction technical team.Creates scope of work documentation and awards contracts to vendors based on quantitative requirements derived from interpreting creative intent and employing Universal specifications. Leads enforcement of Show technical and safety principles to provide a quality product and necessary deliverables.Advises, coordinates, and is accountable for the status and engineering quality of Show Systems, including areas of risk or potential future risks.Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UDXpolicy, procedures, training, and team member involvement activities.Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in applicable technical field required (examples include, but are not limited to, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechatronics) or equivalent demonstrated skill and experience.Experience in direct theme park-specific technical/engineering roles supporting show systems or other complex integrated systems required (examples include, but are not limited to; integrated mechanical systems, integrated electrical systems, integrated technical show systems).Any experience in theme park development, construction, show systems design or fabrication is preferred.A successful candidate would be able to perform the following to include, but not be limited to:Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.Ability to organise and manage a complex series of tasks and vendor(s) to develop and implement show systems.Strength in schedule analysis and contract management required.Comfortable Influencing decisions of major nature. High degree of tact & diplomacy to obtain favorable decisions or maintain good will.Comfortable working in a non-routine environment with frequently changing situations.

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [e-mail].