Senior Technical Production Manager

Limited Edition Event Design; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Company pension

Annual bonus

Company vehicle

20 days leave

Job summary

Limited Edition Event Design is seeking a Senior Technical Production Manager to lead end-to-end technical production for a range of high-profile events. This full-time, hybrid role is based at home, our Milton Keynes office, and various sites across the UK, mainly Greater London, with a mix of on-site work, in-office collaboration, and some travel.

You will manage technical planning, production schedules, and budgets; coordinate suppliers and crews; supervise installation and de-rig of

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in technical production for live events
• Strong production management skills, with experience overseeing complex, multi-stakeholder event deliveries from planning to execution
• Proven project management capabilities, including budgeting, scheduling, risk management, and resource coordination
• Experience contributing to product or service development within an events or production environment
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, plans, and specifications, with strong attention to detail and safety standards
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to lead teams, manage suppliers, and build client relationships
• Track record of working in fast-paced, high-pressure environments, ideally within entertainment, film premieres, awards, or large-scale live events
• Understanding of UK health and safety regulations and best practices for live events and temporary structures

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end technical production for events
• Manage production schedules and budgets
• Coordinate suppliers and crews
• Oversee installation and de-rig of lighting, LED, rigging, audio, and scenic elements
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to process improvements

Skills

Lighting

LED

Rigging

Scenic design

Budgeting

Scheduling

Team leadership

Client relations

Vectorworks

Twin Motion

CAD

Tools

Vectorworks

Twin Motion

CAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Hybrid - Home, London, Milton Keynes, and various site locations

Company Description

Limited Edition Event Design is the UK’s leading technical production and design house for red-carpet events and high-profile productions. The team delivers large-scale world premieres, after-show parties, experiential activations, photoshoots, press conferences, and outside broadcasts. Core capabilities include the design and technical delivery of lighting, LED screens, rigging, and scenic elements. The company’s portfolio includes major film premieres (recent credits include Mobland, The Gentlemen, Practical Magic 2, Supergirl, House of the Dragon, Spiderman, The Devil Wears Prada, The Odyssey) along with international awards ceremonies such as BAFTA, the London Fashion Awards, and the Olivier Awards. With over 160 events per year, Limited Edition Event Design operates in a busy, fast-paced environment that values creativity, precision, and reliability.

Role Description

The Senior Technical Production Manager is a full-time, hybrid role based at home, our office in Milton Keynes and various sites across the UK (mainly Greater London), with a mix of on-site work at events, in-office collaboration, and some work from home. This role oversees end-to-end technical production for a range of events, from concept through delivery, ensuring designs are feasible, safe, and aligned with client expectations and brand requirements. Day-to-day responsibilities include leading technical planning, managing production schedules, coordinating suppliers and technical crews, and overseeing installation and de-rig of lighting, LED, rigging, audio, and scenic elements. The role involves close collaboration with internal design, production, and client teams to translate creative briefs into robust technical solutions, manage budgets and timelines, and troubleshoot issues on-site. The Senior Technical Production Manager is expected to maintain high standards of health and safety, mentor junior team members, and contribute to improving processes and technical innovation across the business.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in technical production for live events, including lighting, LED, rigging, and scenic solutions.
• Strong production management skills, with experience overseeing complex, multi-stakeholder event deliveries from planning to execution.
• Proven project management capabilities, including budgeting, scheduling, risk management, and resource coordination.
• Experience contributing to product or service development within an events or production environment, such as new technical offerings or workflows.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, plans, and specifications, with strong attention to detail and safety standards.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to lead teams, manage suppliers, and build client relationships.
• Track record of working in fast-paced, high-pressure environments, ideally within entertainment, film premieres, awards, or large-scale live events.
• Proficiency with relevant production tools and software. A strong knowledge of Vectorworks (2D & 3D), Twin Motion and other 3D design tools along with general Microsoft Office products.
• Understanding of UK health and safety regulations and best practices for live events and temporary structures.

What we offer

Limited Edition is a small but rapidly growing company supported by an army of industry expert freelancers. We cherry pick the right people for every event. You will work alongside some of the most creative and talented event professionals in the industry. The role will be split between working from home and supporting the team at our office in Milton Keynes as well as working on events in Central London. Some UK & international travel will be required along with some weekend work.

• Personal Private Healthcare provided by WPA PPP (after qualifying period)
• Company Pension
• 20 days annual leave plus 1 day for every completed year of service, up to 25 days.
• Annual performance related bonus
• Ongoing specific training opportunities – IPAF/ First aid / CAD etc
• Company vehicle

In addition, we offer a highly competitive starting salary of £65K - £75K per year plus discretionary performance related bonus resulting in a final package of £75K - £85K+ per year.

First round interview will be via Zoom, second interview in person.