Senior Technical Project Manager

Prospero Integrated; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading events production company seeks a Senior Technical Project Manager in the City of London. The role requires a minimum of 6 years’ experience in lighting design and systems, leading complex technical projects for prestigious live events. Responsibilities include client relationship management, coordinating technical teams, and mentoring. The company offers comprehensive healthcare, flexible working arrangements, continuous development opportunities, and a strong team culture. If you have a passion for technical excellence in live events, apply now!

Benefits

Comprehensive private healthcare

Continuous professional development

Flexible working arrangements

Generous pension plan

Long service rewards

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years’ experience in lighting design and systems, ideally in a client-facing technical role.
• Strong understanding of audio, video, and scenic technologies.
• Excellent communication skills to influence and motivate teams.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain excellent relationships with clients.
• Lead technical teams through all stages of production.
• Mentor and motivate team members for growth and skill development.
• Guide technical solutions using lighting design expertise.
• Produce accurate quotations and proposals.
• Coordinate multiple technical departments onsite.
• Monitor team performance and provide constructive feedback.

Skills

Lighting design expertise

Communication skills

Project management

Team leadership

Organizational skills

Technical understanding of audio/video/scenic technologies

Job description

Job Title: Senior Technical Project Manager

Location: North London / Herts (25 minutes from Central London)

Salary: Dependent on experience

Holiday : 30 Days including Bank Holidays

Schedule : Core Hours – Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm, with flexibility for evening & weekend work

About the Role :

We are seeking an experienced Senior Technical Project Manager to lead our most complex technical productions and drive the integration of lighting, sound, and video elements for prestigious live events. As a key figure in the delivery of creative projects, you will use your 6+ years of expertise in creative lighting design and systems to guide teams and deliver world‑class results.

Your role will see you taking the lead on client‑facing projects, working closely with clients to understand their vision and ensuring that each project upholds our values of creativity, passion, and excellence. With your deep lighting knowledge and understanding of audio, video, and scenic technologies, you will mentor and inspire teams while also collaborating on the creative and technical solutions that bring every event to life.

Key Responsibilities :

• Client Management: Build and maintain excellent relationships with clients through clear, professional communication, both remotely and in person. Actively listen and respond to their needs with thoughtful questions, suggestions, and solutions.
• Project Leadership: Lead technical teams through all stages of production, from initial brief to final execution, ensuring that each project runs smoothly and meets client expectations.
• Team Development: Mentor and motivate the team, encouraging growth and skills development while maintaining high technical standards.
• Creative & Technical Expertise: Use your lighting design expertise to guide technical solutions while also contributing ideas across other disciplines such as audio, video, and scenic technologies.
• Proposal and Quotation: Collaborate with your team to produce accurate, well‑thought‑out quotations and proposals that address client pain points and needs.
• Onsite Delivery: Coordinate multiple technical departments and ensure the seamless integration of all elements onsite.
• Performance Monitoring: Monitor team performance, providing constructive feedback to help team members thrive.

What You Bring :

• Minimum of 6 years’ experience in lighting design and systems, ideally in a client-facing technical role.
• Strong understanding of associated technical disciplines (audio, video, scenic technologies) with a desire to expand your knowledge further.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to influence and motivate diverse teams and clients.
• Confidence in leading teams, coordinating resources, and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong organizational skills and an ability to adapt swiftly to changing project requirements.
• Proven ability to mentor and develop talent while upholding high technical standards.

What We Offer :

• Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive private healthcare and dental plans, along with enhanced company sick pay.
• Growth & Development: Access to high-spec computers, software, and continuous professional development to help you advance your career.
• Community: We celebrate birthdays, organize company days out, and have in-house pool tournaments to ignite friendly competition and build a positive team culture.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible working arrangements with core hours from 8am to 5pm, and the opportunity for occasional evening and weekend work as needed.
• Retirement Planning: A generous pension plan to secure your future.
• Recognition: Long service rewards and a strong emphasis on career progression and personal development.

If you're a creative and technical leader with a passion for delivering exceptional results in the live events industry, we want to hear from you!