Technical Project Manager

STLS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Technical Project Manager to oversee the efficient management of production and rental projects. This hands-on role requires a strong leader who can coordinate teams, manage client expectations, and ensure profitable project delivery. You will be responsible for everything from technical specifications to client communication and project documentation. With opportunities to travel and engage in various projects, this position offers a dynamic work environment where your contributions will directly impact the company's success. If you are proactive, detail-oriented, and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in project management within the events industry.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Manage project delivery from inception to completion.
• Coordinate resources and ensure client satisfaction.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Team Leadership

Commercial Awareness

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Numeracy

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Project Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Project Management Software

Job description

STLS Chessington, England, United Kingdom

Technical Project Manager

STLS Chessington, England, United Kingdom

Reporting Line Manager: Managing Director

This hands-on role takes responsibility for the delivery and management of key projects of the company.

• The role ensures the profitable and efficient management and delivery of allocated rental / production projects.

• Hands-on Project Management of full service productions and fixed installation projects. Including the coordination, pre-production, systems design and delivery of a broad range of projects.

Specific Roles and Responsibilities:

• Act as Project Manager in all areas of delivering a project; to include calculating technical specifications, equipment, crew schedules, power specification, transport requirements, etc. This project handling will be practically, administratively and commercially.

• Handle project enquiries for full-service production projects & fixed install . Process client requests and issue quotations / proposals for services efficiently.

• Deal with company hire enquires when required.

• Match client requirements to available rental stock to maximise profitable delivery and execution on specific projects.

• Provide and coordinate out of hours support and advice to active projects and clients, across the teams managed.

• Maintain overview of all assets in use and the efficient allocation of assets to projects. Take overall responsibility for the profitable and maximum utilisation of assets required and the minimisation of costs incurred.

• Monitor project progress and act as point of contact for client in the event of any changes or additional requests throughout the project.

• Prepare all paperwork and keep job files for each project updated and available for input from other team members.

• As required, coordinate equipment prep stage of a project within company’s warehouse facilities, to match clients requirements. Liaison with Operations Dept., in the completion of the show prep process and successful delivery of equipment orders to match client expectations.

• Identify and locate potential projects and sales opportunities for the Company, feeding information back to team members and reporting line manager. Actively coordinate sales intelligence information and input from broader team and discuss at regular staff meetings.

• Keep the Line Manager and company’s systems up to date with all aspects of client contact, project progress and prospective commercial contact, both positive and negative.

• Assist clients to specify equipment lists from lighting and technical plans. Assist with sourcing relevant production details from the customer, monitoring and follow up.

• Managing any project changes and customer confirmations, collating and reporting all charges to be invoiced.

• Attend production and site meetings as required.

• Undertake client visits and site visits, as directed and under own initiative.

• Provide support to the Directors, in other aspects of the business’s activity, as required, requested and directed.

• Within allocated projects, maintain overview of the booking and allocation of full time and freelance production crew with experience appropriate to the work.

• On specific projects; oversee equipment and crew on-site and act as representative of the company, to the client.

• Keep all work related information confidential and acting in a professional manner at all times, in all work and industry-social situations.

• Identify any areas of our operation where you believe training and additional skills may be required or benefit yourself or the business.

• Provide feedback to Directors of any areas of improvement, development or growth of the business identified. Take a role within the team in problem solving and contribute to team & business improvement.

• Be aware of and complying with the company Health and Safety Policy.

• Ensure that the Company’s policies, rules, procedures and obligations are observed in carrying out the above duties.

Representing the Company:

• Identify business opportunities with the aim of efficiently maximising the rental revenue and resulting profit margins.

• Assist in marketing projects as requested. Attend trade shows and other industry events as necessary.

• Keep abreast of any technical issues and new products that will enhance our rental inventory and services offer.

Skills Required:

• Strong knowllage of fixed installs & event production.

• Good management skills and ability to lead and coordinate a team.

• Commercially astute. Good understanding of profitability, margin protection, cost control and basic accounting practices.

• Ability to manage a situation and effectively deal with both junior and senior colleagues.

• Good working knowledge of full range of current lighting, video, audio and rigging systems and terminology.

• Eloquent. Able to write a proposal and express an idea or concept to a client or industry partner, either written or verbal.

• Numerate. Able to use spread sheets and IT to monitor budgets, profit margins etc.

• Attention to detail and accuracy

• Proactive, self-motivated individual capable of working on their own initiative in a constantly changing and pressurised environment and fast developing company.

• Full driving licence, own transport and passport required.

• Ability to travel within UK, Europe & internationally, often at short notice.

The above list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be exhaustive. Employees are expected to adopt additional tasks when required. These tasks will be in keeping with the general profile of the role.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Information Technology

• Industries

  Events Services

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