Technical Project Manager - Events

DNA Recruit; Slough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

DNA Recruit is seeking a Technical Project Manager to own complex, high-impact live event projects from concept through delivery. This hands-on role requires coordination across clients, internal teams, and technical crews to ensure creative and commercial success on-site.

You’ll shape technical solutions, manage budgets and schedules, produce proposals and technical docs, and lead on-site delivery while adapting to evolving client requirements in a fast-paced live events environment.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering live event technical solutions.
• Ability to translate client briefs into viable technical plans.
• Proven track record of managing budgets, timelines, and logistics.

Responsibilities

• Interpret client briefs and translate them into viable technical solutions
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop concepts and delivery approaches
• Build and manage budgets, timelines, and logistics plans
• Produce detailed proposals, quotations, and technical documentation
• Lead client communication throughout the project lifecycle
• Oversee technical specifications across lighting, audio, and video elements
• Manage on-site delivery, coordinating multiple technical teams
• Troubleshoot in real time and adapt to evolving project requirements

Skills

Technical project management

Budgeting

Client liaison

Cross-disciplinary coordination

On-site delivery

Troubleshooting

AutoCAD knowledge

H&S documentation

Tools

AutoCAD

Rental/project management systems

Job description

Technical Project Manager

A well-established live events production partner is looking to bring in a Technical Project Manager to take ownership of complex, high-impact projects from concept through to delivery.

This business works at the intersection of creativity and technical execution, delivering large-scale experiences for global brands and high-profile venues. Projects are varied, fast-paced, and require a high level of collaboration across disciplines.

The Opportunity

This is a hands-on, end-to-end role where you’ll take a brief from initial concept, shape the technical solution, and lead delivery on-site. You’ll act as the central point of coordination across clients, internal teams, and technical crews, ensuring projects are executed to a high standard both creatively and commercially.

You’ll be trusted to own your projects, contribute to technical design, and drive outcomes that balance innovation with operational and financial control.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret client briefs and translate them into viable technical solutions
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop concepts and delivery approaches
• Build and manage budgets, timelines, and logistics plans
• Produce detailed proposals, quotations, and technical documentation
• Lead client communication throughout the project lifecycle
• Oversee technical specifications across lighting, audio, and video elements
• Manage on-site delivery, coordinating multiple technical teams
• Troubleshoot in real time and adapt to evolving project requirements

What They’re Looking For

• Strong technical grounding in one core discipline (lighting, audio, or video), with working knowledge across the others
• Experience designing and delivering live event technical solutions
• Confident producing technical drawings, specifications, and H&S documentation
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and rental/project management systems
• Commercial awareness with the ability to manage budgets and pricing
• Strong client-facing communication skills and a proactive approach to problem solving

The Environment

You’ll be joining a collaborative and highly driven team that delivers ambitious, creative work in a supportive and energetic environment. The culture is hands-on, team-oriented, and built around delivering high-quality experiences while maintaining a positive working atmosphere.

Additional Info

• Based in Hertfordshire with on-site project delivery required
• Full driving licence beneficial due to the nature of the role