Technical Project Manager

Lord Search & Selection; Manchester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Technical Project Manager to oversee complex installation projects across prominent venues in Northern UK and Southern Scotland. The role requires excellent project leadership skills and experience in the entertainment tech sector. The successful candidate will manage full project lifecycles, ensuring safe and timely delivery. This position offers a salary up to £45,000 plus bonuses and a range of benefits including healthcare and additional holidays.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Annual Profit Share Bonus Scheme

25 Days holiday per annum

Healthcare Cash Plan

Paid Volunteering Days

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing permanent installations or technical fit-outs.
• Ability to collaborate closely with commercial/BD teams.
• Strong understanding of HSEQ, RAMS, and on-site protocols.

Responsibilities

• Drive the full lifecycle of permanent installation projects.
• Manage timelines, resources, site staff, and subcontractors.
• Produce RAMS, HSEQ plans, and ensure compliance.

Skills

Project leadership

Communication

Technical scoping

Client relationship management

Job description

Real Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with an industry-leading organisation that specialises in delivering exciting, innovativepermanent installations across the entertainment, live performance sector and education sectors, to recruit Technical Project Manager for the Northern UK & Scotland region on a full time, permanent basis.

Remote Role: Candidates can reside anwhere is the North of England or Southern Scotland regions, where some travel to customer sites will be required.

We're looking for a Technical Project Manager to join their Projects team and take the lead on technically complex, high-impact projects across iconic venues and creative spaces.

This is an incredible opportunity to combine your project leadership experience with a passion for technology and the arts with a truly people-first organisation.

What s Available To You:

Salary up to GBP45,000DOE + Car Allowance + Annual Profit Related Bonus Scheme

• Car Allowance GBP6,600
• Annual Profit Share Bonus Scheme
• 25 Days holiday per annum (Rising to 30 days) + Bank Holidays
• Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Entry into Monthly Stage Events Draw
• Giving Back - Paid Volunteering Days

What You'll Be Doing:

As a Technical Project Manager, you ll be the driving force behind the full lifecycle of permanent installation projects, working with cutting-edge equipment across theatres, universities community spaces, and creative venues - to name a few.

From client briefing and technical scoping, through to delivery, compliance, and final sign-off you will be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and to the highest standards.

You ll work closely with Business Development Managers, translating client briefs into technical solutions, supporting bids and tenders, and ensuring seamless project delivery from concept to completion.

• Supporting BDMs with site visits, technical scoping and costing
• Leading the planning and execution of installation projects
• Managing timelines, resources, site staff and subcontractors
• Producing RAMS, HSEQ plans and ensuring safety and compliance
• Hosting progress meetings and client check-ins
• Handling project documentation, financial tracking and post-installation reviews
• Maintaining strong client relationships and supporting repeat business

What You ll Bring:

• Proven experience managing permanent installations or technical fit-outs
• Industry experience in entertainment tech, AV, events, construction or building services
• Ability to collaborate closely with commercial/BD teams and convert specs into delivery plans
• Strong understanding of HSEQ, RAMS and on-site protocols
• Excellent planning, time management and stakeholder communication
• Commercial awareness and the ability to deliver profitable, high-quality projects
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly

If you're excited by the idea of delivering standout installations for some of the UK s most recognisable venues and want to be part of an organisation who are genuinely passionate about their people and culture. Apply and we will be in touch to discuss next steps.