Technical Project Manager - Production Company

Live Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading event production company in the UK seeks a Technical Project Manager to oversee live event projects from conception to delivery. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in event production, solid AV technology understanding, and strong leadership skills. This role offers competitive salary, a supportive team environment, and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary and overtime opportunities

28 days holiday (including bank holidays)

Company pension scheme

Health and wellbeing support

Ongoing professional development and training

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in event production with a solid understanding of AV technologies.
• Confidence in client liaison and budget management.
• Ability to manage technical teams for exceptional results.

Responsibilities

• Manage diverse range of live event projects from initial brief to delivery.
• Act as main point of contact between clients and internal teams.
• Prepare specifications and budgets for events.
• Oversee logistics for events, including crew booking and site coordination.

Skills

Understanding of audio, video, lighting, and rigging systems

Experience turning briefs into quotes and technical plans

Excellent communication and leadership skills

Organised and detail-oriented

Customer-focused mindset with commercial awareness

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Are you a technically minded Project Manager who thrives in a fast-paced events environment? Do you want to join a creative, collaborative production team delivering high-quality technical solutions across live and virtual events?

40‑hour week (spread across 4 or 5 days)

Excellent work/life balance

Collaborative and supportive team culture

Strong opportunities for growth and progression

The Company

This well‑established event production company is recognised for delivering innovative and seamless technical solutions across live, hybrid, and digital events. With decades of experience in event, installation, and film production, the business is built on a reputation for technical excellence, reliability, and creativity.

You’ll be joining a passionate and close‑knit team that values collaboration, personal development, and work/life balance. The environment encourages curiosity, ownership, and growth – many of our best people have developed through our in‑house training and mentoring programmes.

The Role

As Technical Project Manager, you’ll manage a diverse range of live event projects, from initial client brief through to on‑site delivery and post‑event follow‑up. Working alongside a talented team of Project Managers, you’ll take ownership of multiple projects varying in scale, complexity, and lead time – all aligned to your skills and ambitions.

Responsibilities

• Client liaison and management
• Leading client discussions from brief to delivery
• Preparing specifications and agreeing budgets
• Acting as the main point of contact between clients and internal teams
• Translating briefs into detailed technical specifications and quotes
• Selecting appropriate equipment from stock or sourcing externally where needed
• Managing audio, visual, lighting, rigging, and IT systems for events
• Overseeing logistics, including crew booking, scheduling, and site coordination
• Supporting the creative aspects of each project, ensuring technical delivery aligns with clients’ visions
• Managing on‑site activity during rig, live operation, and de‑rig
• Leading post‑event reviews and gathering feedback for continuous improvement
• Maintaining strong client relationships to encourage future bookings and referrals

The Candidate

We’re looking for a Technical Project Manager with hands‑on experience in event production and a solid understanding of AV technologies. You’ll be confident liaising with clients, managing budgets, and leading technical teams to deliver exceptional results.

Candidate Skills & Requirements

• Strong understanding of audio, video, lighting, and rigging systems
• Experience turning briefs into quotes and technical plans
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Organised, detail‑oriented and adaptable under pressure
• A customer‑focused mindset with commercial awareness
• Full UK driving licence (required)
• Flexibility to travel and occasional overnight stays may be required depending on event schedules

What You’ll Get

• Competitive salary and overtime opportunities
• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Company pension scheme
• Health and wellbeing support via Employee Assistance Programme
• Ongoing professional development and training

If you’re a Technical Project Manager looking to take the next step in your career within a supportive, forward‑thinking production company, we’d love to hear from you.

Live specialises in all (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 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. 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.