Senior Technical Project Manager

DNA Recruit; Borehamwood; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading live events production company is seeking a Senior Technical Project Manager to oversee complex projects from quotation to delivery. This role involves managing a diverse portfolio of live events and requires strong technical knowledge in lighting, audio, and video, as well as excellent client-facing skills. The ideal candidate will have a background in live events, a collaborative attitude, and a willingness to work flexibly. A comprehensive benefits package and career growth opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Ongoing technical training

Enhanced holiday

Healthcare

Pension

Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in managing live event projects from quotation to delivery.
• Ability to lead teams and ensure successful project execution.
• Capable of producing technical specifications and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Manage live event projects from quotation through to final delivery.
• Act as the primary client contact, understanding briefs and objectives.
• Produce accurate budgets and specifications using software.

Skills

Proven experience in the live events or production industry

Strong technical background in lighting, audio, or video

Hands‑on leadership experience delivering projects onsite

Strong organisational and problem‑solving skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

High level of computer literacy

Collaborative, can‑do attitude

Full driving licence

Willingness to work flexibly

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Technical Project Manager - Live Events and Production Services

Location: Borehamwood, Hertfordshire

A well-established live events production business is looking to appoint an experienced Technical Project Manager to join its growing production team. This is a highly client‑facing role, responsible for managing technically complex live event projects from initial brief and quotation through to onsite delivery. The successful candidate will act as a key point of contact for clients, lead delivery teams onsite, and play an active role in developing long‑term client relationships and new business opportunities.

You’ll manage a varied portfolio of live events across the UK and Europe, working across lighting, audio, video, rigging, and scenic disciplines. This role suits someone who is technically strong, commercially aware, and comfortable balancing design, budgeting, logistics, and onsite leadership.

You’ll be trusted to represent the business with clients and venues, ensuring projects are delivered safely, creatively, and to a consistently high standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage live event projects from quotation through to final delivery
• Act as the primary client contact, understanding briefs, objectives, and deadlines
• Translate creative briefs into detailed technical designs and equipment specifications
• Produce accurate budgets and costings using rental management software
• Create technical drawings using AutoCAD and prepare project documentation
• Produce Health & Safety paperwork and champion best practice onsite
• Coordinate logistics, suppliers, and internal resources across multiple projects
• Lead and supervise teams onsite from load‑in to load‑out
• Liaise with venues and stakeholders to ensure smooth delivery
• Finalise projects post‑delivery, including debriefs and client feedback
• Proactively identify opportunities for repeat business and growth
• Act as an ambassador for the business at all times

Experience and Skills Required

• Proven experience in the live events or production industry
• Strong technical background in lighting, audio, or video, with the ability to specify full systems in at least one core discipline
• Hands‑on leadership experience delivering projects onsite
• Confident producing quotes, managing budgets, and presenting to clients
• Strong organisational and problem‑solving skills
• High level of computer literacy; AutoCAD and Microsoft Office experience highly desirable
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative, can‑do attitude
• Full driving licence beneficial
• Willingness to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends

What’s On Offer

• A senior, client‑facing role within a respected live events production environment
• Long‑term career progression and ongoing technical training
• A supportive, collaborative team culture
• Comprehensive benefits package, including enhanced holiday, healthcare, pension, and wellbeing initiatives

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong project manager who enjoys ownership, client interaction, and delivering complex live events to a high standard.

DNA is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds.