Technical Project Specialist

First Base; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Technical Project Specialist in Tewkesbury. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background in AV, cabling, or networking, with responsibilities including producing detailed project quotations and supporting the sales team. This position offers a structured Monday to Friday schedule, transitioning away from long event hours.

Qualifications

• Proven technical background in AV, cabling, networking or live event production.
• Hands-on understanding of event or installation environments.
• Strong commercial awareness aligned with profit margins.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate and detailed quotations for AV projects.
• Support the sales team with technical expertise.
• Attend technical briefings and client meetings.

Skills

Technical background in AV

Cabling knowledge

Networking expertise

Excellent communication skills

Stakeholder management

Organizational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Tools

Quoting or CRM systems (InspHire)

Job description

Overview

Technical Project Specialist - 6581

Location: Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire

Salary: Competitive

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5.30 pm

My client is seeking a Technical Project Specialist to join their growing team. This role would suit someone with strong technical knowledge and practical experience - ideally within AV, cabling or networking, and preferably gained in an event or installation setting. It\'s a great opportunity for someone who enjoys the technical side of projects but is looking to step away from long event hours into a more structured Monday-Friday position.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate and detailed quotations for bespoke and contractual AV projects, factoring in equipment, crew, logistics and commercial objectives
• Support the sales team in early-stage project scoping, providing technical expertise to ensure solutions align with client requirements
• Attend technical briefings and client meetings where required to clarify scope, advise on alternatives and support project conversion
• Assist with tender responses including technical summaries, equipment justifications and alternative solutions
• Ensure smooth project handover into operations, producing clear documentation including drawings, timelines and scope details
• Review project outcomes to compare estimated vs actual costs, feeding insights into improved future quoting
• Take ownership of the quoting system, maintaining accurate data, improving templates and ensuring best practice
• Keep up to date with industry trends, new technologies and supplier developments to ensure accurate, competitive proposals

Qualifications / Key Skills

• Proven technical background in AV, cabling, networking or live event production
• Hands-on understanding of event or installation environments with the ability to translate practical set-up into accurate costing
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to scope projects in line with profit margins and operational capacity
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, confident working with clients, sales teams and technical crews
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Proficiency across Microsoft Office, with experience using quoting or CRM systems (InspHire or similar advantageous)
• Process-driven with exceptional attention to detail
• Calm and adaptable under pressure, maintaining accuracy in fast-paced settings

Contact

For more information, please contact Katie Tyrrell at First Base Employment