Technical Project Manager Live Events

Job Description

Technical Project Manager – Live Event Technology (Lighting, Audio or Video)

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Location: 25 minutes from Central London

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Working Pattern: Hybrid (available after 2 months training) – 3 days in office, 2 days remote)

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We provide an initial on-site period to ensure full immersion in our processes, team culture, and delivery standards before transitioning to hybrid working.

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Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 per annum (depending on experience)

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Hours: Monday–Friday, 08:00–17:00 (core hours)

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Please note: Live events operate 24/7, and occasional out-of-hours work will be required to support project delivery.

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About You

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You are a technically skilled, solutions-driven project leader who thrives in the energy of live events. You enjoy taking ownership, solving complex problems, and turning ambitious ideas into flawless real-world experiences.

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You balance creativity with commercial awareness and take pride in delivering high-quality results while maintaining strong client relationships.

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About the Role

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As a Technical Project Manager, you will be the technical driving force behind our live event projects. This is a hands-on, delivery-focused role where creativity meets precision.

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You won’t simply manage timelines—you will help shape client ideas into fully engineered technical solutions, then lead the delivery on-site to bring those experiences to life.

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Working across lighting, audio, and video systems, you will ensure seamless integration of technologies across a wide range of high-profile events, upholding our commitment to creativity, passion, and technical excellence.

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What You’ll Be Doing

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You will take ownership of projects from initial brief through to final delivery, acting as the key technical lead throughout.

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• Build strong relationships with clients through clear, confident communication (both in-person and remotely)

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• Translate client briefs into technical solutions by asking the right questions and identifying core objectives

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• Collaborate with internal teams to develop creative and technically robust responses to briefs

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• Produce accurate quotations, proposals, and technical solutions aligned with client needs and budget constraints

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• Support clients in refining briefs to ensure optimal delivery outcomes

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• Lead and motivate technical teams across multiple concurrent projects

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• Create technical documentation including equipment specifications, plots, and supporting paperwork

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• Oversee on-site delivery, coordinating lighting, audio, and video departments

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• Manage logistics, budgets, and resource planning across projects

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• Adapt quickly to changing requirements while maintaining clear team alignment and delivery standards

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• What We’re Looking For

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• Strong professional experience in live event production or technical project delivery

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• Deep expertise in one core discipline: lighting, audio, or video

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• Broad working knowledge of the other technical disciplines

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• Strong understanding of system design and on-site implementation

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• Experience producing technical drawings and documentation (AutoCAD proficiency desirable)

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• Familiarity with rental management and event planning software

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• Confidence managing budgets, logistics, and commercial aspects of projects

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• Strong client-facing skills with the ability to interpret and challenge briefs constructively

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• Calm, organised approach under pressure in fast-paced live environments

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A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle would be highly advantageous.

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For more information reach out to Louise Wright Director Event Recruitment

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