Technical Manager

First Military Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading events management company is seeking a Technical Manager to oversee the planning and execution of events, ensuring seamless delivery. The ideal candidate will have extensive AV experience, including LED skills, and be proficient in managing both onsite and virtual event technologies. This position offers a salary between GBP42,000 - GBP47,000, bonuses, and a range of company benefits including private medical insurance and training.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Season ticket loans

Free railcard

EV car scheme

Training and development

Bike2Work scheme

Company social events

Contributory pension scheme

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a live event AV technician, especially with LED.
• Technical project management in live events.
• Understanding of event power and health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee technical installations at events.
• Produce technical schematics and documentation.
• Engage in client and project development processes.

Skills

AV project management

LED technical skills

Event power management

Problem solving under pressure

Excellent communication skills

Education

A Levels or relevant degree

Tools

Vectorworks or equivalent CAD program

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a fantastic Events Management business who are looking to recruit a Technical Manager on a permanent basis due to growth.

This is an important role that provides an interface between technical and commercial requirements with responsibility for the planning and on-site delivery of a variety of events to ensure the smooth delivery of projects. Ultimately, your success will be demonstrated by the creation and successful execution of seamless events.

You may currently be working as an AV project manager in live events, or, as an experienced Senior AV Technician, looking to make the next move in your career. This role requires a strong technical background, with an all-round knowledge of using audio-visual equipment, and in particular LED, in the corporate event and/or exhibition environment. You will need to demonstrate experience of working at conferences, congresses and award shows. A reasonable knowledge of virtual events and associated streaming/platforms would also be useful.

Duties and responsibilities

• Responsible for planning, managing and overseeing technical, scenic and LED installations, including the rigging, at events taking responsibility for their implementation on site and subsequent safe removal.
• Advise Account Managers on more complex technical elements of live events
• Be accountable for producing technical schematics, cable calls and floor plans
• You will play a prominent role within the company, engaging in client and project development processes and assisting with pitching for new business alongside the account manager when required
• Help calculate and plan crew and logistics in conjunction with the Operations Department, including technical crew, local crew, and vehicles.
• Liaise closely with other members of the Technical department to assist in the development of LED training programmes
• Produce relevant health and safety documentation
• Be proactive in keeping up to date with the latest AV technologies, rigging, power and safety procedures

Qualifications and experience

• Previous extensive experience as a live event AV technician, and especially LED skills/experience; this might be as an employee of an events AV company, within a venue, or, as a freelance technician.
• End-to-end technical project management experience in live events.
• Good understanding of event power, cable runs and event-based health and safety.
• Some understanding of virtual events and associated technologies.
• CAD skills (deciphering and creating) in Vectorworks or equivalent CAD program.
• Ability to confidently calculate lens throws, lighting angles, weight loads, speaker dispersion, power draws, sight lines, floor load restrictions etc.
• Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve technical and other project related issues under pressure.
• Good IT skills including being competent with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• A professional and courteous manner, able to radiate calmness and confidence under pressure.
• Good written and verbal communication.
• A good level of numeracy and excellent attention to detail.
• A Levels as a minimum, preferably a relevant degree.

Location, salary, hours and benefits

Location: Chessington and/or Islington (with remote working too)

Salary: GBP42,000 - GBP47,000 + Bonuses (circa GBP7,000pa)

Working Hours: Monday to Friday (with occasional weekends)

Additional Company Benefits: Private medical insurance, season ticket loans, free railcard, EV car scheme, training and development, Bike2Work scheme, Company social events, and contributory pension scheme.