Technical Project Manager (Live Events)

JR United Kingdom; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading live events production company in Maidstone is seeking a Technical Project Manager to manage live events and installations. Candidates should have extensive experience in the touring and live events industry, with a deep understanding of technical equipment. Responsibilities include liaising with clients, creating technical plans, and managing project budgets. This role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Salary dependent on experience

Overtime

4 weeks holiday + Bank Holidays + Seasonal shutdown

Qualifications

• At least 6 years experience in the live events industry.
• At least 3 years experience in the touring industry within a technical department.
• A full driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Liaising with clients and creative department for tours or installations.
• Creating technical plans for show events.
• Managing project budgets and suppliers.
• Providing safety information to clients.

Skills

Technical stage and rigging understanding

Experience with live event production equipment

Computer literacy and networking understanding

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Project management experience

Willingness to learn about lasers and special effects

Tools

Vectorworks

AutoCAD

Job description

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Technical Project Manager (Live Events), maidstone

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Client:

ER Productions

Location:

maidstone, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

22.08.2025

Expiry Date:

06.10.2025

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Job Description:

Do you have live event project management experience and show technician expertise? Are you looking to work in a growing, international, fast paced, exciting and global business working with some of the world’s best known live acts and entertainers?

Would you like to work for the world’s largest, most exciting and innovative supplier of laser, special effects equipment and crew? ER Productions is the world record holder for the world’s largest laser display performed in Dubai in 2021. This could be the job for you!

For the right candidates there are development and career opportunities as our business continues to implement our ambitious long term growth strategy. Our work will truly give you the opportunity to develop your skills and broaden your experience enabling you to develop and grow.

We want applicants that have experience in the touring and live events industry, managing people, project management experience, and have a willingness to learn about laser and special effects and improve and have a brilliant can-do attitude. Show Tech experience is a plus!

You will be working in a fast-paced international business across multiple time zones, therefore we are looking for the following Skills and Experience:

• Deep understanding of technical stage and rigging drawings and plots and the ability to interpret and implement
• In Depth understanding of live event production equipment and its utilisation, ideally have experience with lasers, pyro or special effects equipment.
• Computer literate, understanding of computer networks and IP address, able to navigate server systems and online booking systems
• Attention to detail and analytical thinking
• At least 6 years experience in the live events industry
• At least 3 years experience in the touring industry within a technical department
• At least 3 years experience in a project management role within the live events industry
• A full driving licence

As a Project Manager your responsibilities will include:

• Liaising with clients and working with ER’s creative department to work on a variety of jobs like tours or installations.
• Create technical plans and provide information for the show event (Vectorworks, AutoCAD or similar)
• Creating quotations and negotiate on pricing
• Manage project budgets and suppliers
• Create and provide safety information to clients
• Liaise with ER’s tech team to ensure the event is delivered to the highest standard and meets the clients expectations
• Will be required to attend sites occasionally to form client relationships (locally and internationally)

Package:

• Salary depending on experience
• Overtime
• 4 weeks holiday + Bank Holidays + Seasonal shutdown