Technical Director II — Live Experience Lead

TAIT; Haverhill; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pension scheme

Life assurance (4x salary)

Medicash health cashback plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Cycle to Work scheme

Income protection

Private medical insurance

Paid annual leave

UK bank holidays

Job summary

TAIT in the United Kingdom seeks a Technical Director to lead the design and delivery of complex technical systems across live events. You will shepherd concepts from concept through fabrication and installation, directing vendor and partner teams to meet the client brief with clarity and safety.

The role requires leading multiple projects, strong communication, CAD proficiency, and a proven track record of on-schedule delivery for mid-to-large scale productions.

Qualifications

• Experienced in the production and delivery of multiple projects.
• Functional competencies in technical production, which may include staging, rigging, show action, audio, lighting, and video production.
• Previous experience leading technical project teams.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Working knowledge of various CAD programs.

Responsibilities

• Domain knowledge of all the technical aspects of a project, commonly including but not limited to, audio, video, lighting, control, rigging, mechanical, and scenic elements.
• Technical overview and responsibility for the suitability of the designed system to meet the requirements of the client’s vision.
• Ensure that all safety standards, policies, and procedures are followed, both in the design and the installation of the solution.
• Deliver technical solutions that match project schedule and budget.
• Work closely with assigned partners to iterate designs and ensure correct processes are followed.
• Work with the client-facing team members to provide progress updates while also providing updates directly to the client as required.
• Ensure any site requirements specific to the technical delivery are identified and incorporated into the overall technical design.
• When required, liaise and interface with any external agencies and partners (e.g. architects, permitting, external production vendors) throughout the project to ensure technical compliance and information sharing.

Skills

Project leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Technical domain knowledge

Tools

CAD programs

Job description

TAIT in the United Kingdom seeks a Technical Director to lead the design and delivery of complex technical systems across live events. You will shepherd concepts from concept through fabrication and installation, directing vendor and partner teams to meet the client brief with clarity and safety.

The role requires leading multiple projects, strong communication, CAD proficiency, and a proven track record of on-schedule delivery for mid-to-large scale productions.