Technical Project Manager

Live Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading events production agency seeks an experienced Technical Project Manager to oversee the technical aspects of live events across the UK. You will manage client enquiries and ensure smooth project delivery, supporting a collaborative team culture. The ideal candidate will have solid technical production experience, exceptional organisational skills, and a flexible approach. This role offers exciting opportunities with national projects and a chance to work within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Exciting national projects

Career progression opportunities

Supportive, collaborative team culture

Qualifications

• Solid experience in technical production.
• Strong understanding of live events.
• Experience managing budgets.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all technical aspects of live events.
• Lead technical planning and execution.
• Act as main contact for technical requirements.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety standards.
• Mentor junior team members and freelancers.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Communication

Client-facing abilities

Budget management

Tools

CAD

Vectorworks

Job description

Are you a Technical Project Manager looking to work on some of the UK’s most exciting live events?

We’re looking for an experienced Technical Project Manager to join our client who are going through an exciting period of growth who bring technically flawless productions to life across the UK. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and love turning complex technical plans into seamless experiences, this is the role for you.

Benefits include:

• Exciting national projects
• Career progression opportunities
• Supportive, collaborative team culture

THE COMPANY

Join a multi award-winning event production and entertainment company that creates extraordinary experiences for leading brands across corporate, exhibition, and activation sectors. This team is known for its professionalism, creativity, and supportive culture — a place where every Technical Project Manager can thrive and grow.

THE ROLE

As Technical Project Manager, you’ll oversee all technical aspects of live events, take client enquiries and manage on‑site delivery, ensuring every project runs smoothly and exceeds expectations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading technical planning and execution for live events
• On‑site 5 days per week
• Acting as the main contact for technical requirements with clients, venues, and suppliers
• Taking client enquiries to ensure all is in line with their needs
• Knowledge across audio, lighting, video, rigging, and staging, along with confidence using CAD or Vectorworks (or similar software) for planning and layouts
• Ensuring compliance with health & safety standards
• Mentoring junior team members and freelancers

THE CANDIDATE

As Technical Project Manager you’ll bring solid experience in technical production and a strong understanding of live events. Strong organisational and time management skills are essential, as well as excellent communication and client‑facing abilities. You should have experience managing budgets, and demonstrate a flexible, hands‑on approach with a willingness to travel.

Live specialises in all disciplines (and at all levels) across events, experiential and exhibitions. If this position isn't quite what you're looking for please visit live-recruitment.co.uk to view all of the opportunities, we are recruiting.

As a specialist events recruitment agency we help our clients build the most talented and diverse teams in the UK. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, embracing diversity across all intersecting dimensions, including ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, well‑being, abilities, and neurodiversity. We are dedicated to ensuring a supportive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or accommodations for any reason, please do not hesitate to let us know.

Vacancy Ref:KW16289