Senior Technical Project Manager

Senior Technical Project Manager - Live Events and Production Services
Location: Borehamwood, Hertfordshire

A well-established live events production business is looking to appoint an experienced Technical Project Manager to join its growing production team.

This is a highly client-facing role, responsible for managing technically complex live event projects from initial brief and quotation through to onsite delivery. The successful candidate will act as a key point of contact for clients, lead delivery teams onsite, and play an active role in developing long-term client relationships and new business opportunities.

You’ll manage a varied portfolio of live events across the UK and Europe, working across lighting, audio, video, rigging, and scenic disciplines. This role suits someone who is technically strong, commercially aware, and comfortable balancing design, budgeting, logistics, and onsite leadership.

You’ll be trusted to represent the business with clients and venues, ensuring projects are delivered safely, creatively, and to a consistently high standard.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage live event projects from quotation through to final delivery
• Act as the primary client contact, understanding briefs, objectives, and deadlines
• Translate creative briefs into detailed technical designs and equipment specifications
• Produce accurate budgets and costings using rental management software
• Create technical drawings using AutoCAD and prepare project documentation
• Produce Health & Safety paperwork and champion best practice onsite
• Coordinate logistics, suppliers, and internal resources across multiple projects
• Lead and supervise teams onsite from load-in to load-out
• Liaise with venues and stakeholders to ensure smooth delivery
• Finalise projects post-delivery, including debriefs and client feedback
• Proactively identify opportunities for repeat business and growth
• Act as an ambassador for the business at all times

Experience and Skills Required:

• Proven experience in the live events or production industry
• Strong technical background in lighting, audio, or video, with the ability to specify full systems in at least one core discipline
• Hands-on leadership experience delivering projects onsite
• Confident producing quotes, managing budgets, and presenting to clients
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
• High level of computer literacy; AutoCAD and Microsoft Office experience highly desirable
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative, can-do attitude
• Full driving licence beneficial
• Willingness to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends

What’s On Offer:

• A senior, client-facing role within a respected live events production environment
• Long-term career progression and ongoing technical training
• A supportive, collaborative team culture
• Comprehensive benefits package, including enhanced holiday, healthcare, pension, and wellbeing initiatives

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong project manager who enjoys ownership, client interaction, and delivering complex live events to a high standard.

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