Technical Event Project Manager

Live Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in event production is seeking a Technical Project Manager to join their vibrant team. This role involves managing technical delivery for large-scale outdoor events and festivals, ensuring seamless collaboration with clients and a dedicated team of technicians. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in technical design, project management, and experience with CAD software. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a friendly environment and contribute to exciting live events. If you are passionate about the events industry and ready to take on new challenges, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Strong background in technical design and project management of events.
• Experience with CAD and/or Wysiwyg is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage technical delivery across various events and festivals.
• Collaborate with clients and produce technical quotations.
• Oversee onsite installation and delivery.

Skills

Technical Project Management

Client Facing Skills

Troubleshooting

Budget Management

Education

Background in Technical Design

Experience in Events Management

Tools

CAD Software

Wysiwyg

Job description

Exciting event projects -This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-known event production company who really are the best in their field - you will be working on outdoor, large-scale events with an expertise set and stage builds!!

The Company

Our client is an independent, full scale event production company catering for the live events and the festival industry. With a huge variety of large-scale staging for outdoor events, festivals and corporate clients. Don't miss this opportunity to join this leading company and work in their close-knit, friendly and dedicated team!

The Role

Due to recent growth they are now looking for a Technical Project Manager to come on board and join their lively team to support across their exciting projects!

Your key responsibilities will include:

1. Managing technical delivery across a range of events and festivals
2. Collaborating with clients on their briefs and requirements
3. Producing technical quotations
4. Preparing and amending technical drawings (CAD)
5. Creating technical specifications and kit lists
6. Liaising with the warehouse team
7. Troubleshooting equipment prior to events taking place
8. Managing budgets
9. Coordinating large teams of contractors for delivery
10. Overseeing onsite installation and delivery

The Candidate

The ideal candidate will have a strong background within the technical design and project management of events from either an audio visual or production company. You will also have strong client facing skills and be confident to lead a team of technicians. Experience using CAD and/or Wysiwyg is essential. Previous experience working on festivals/ large scale music events would be best suited to this position. If you have a keen interest in live events and festivals with a flexible work ethic then this opportunity is for you!

Vacancy reference: LKS14288