Technical Project Manager Live Events

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

Location: 25 minutes from Central London

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

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

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

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

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

About You

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.

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

About the Role

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.

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.

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.

What You’ll Be Doing

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

• Build strong relationships with clients through clear, confident communication (both in-person and remotely)
• Translate client briefs into technical solutions by asking the right questions and identifying core objectives
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop creative and technically robust responses to briefs
• Produce accurate quotations, proposals, and technical solutions aligned with client needs and budget constraints
• Support clients in refining briefs to ensure optimal delivery outcomes
• Lead and motivate technical teams across multiple concurrent projects
• Create technical documentation including equipment specifications, plots, and supporting paperwork
• Oversee on-site delivery, coordinating lighting, audio, and video departments
• Manage logistics, budgets, and resource planning across projects
• Adapt quickly to changing requirements while maintaining clear team alignment and delivery standards
• What We’re Looking For
• Strong professional experience in live event production or technical project delivery
• Deep expertise in one core discipline: lighting, audio, or video
• Broad working knowledge of the other technical disciplines
• Strong understanding of system design and on-site implementation
• Experience producing technical drawings and documentation (AutoCAD proficiency desirable)
• Familiarity with rental management and event planning software
• Confidence managing budgets, logistics, and commercial aspects of projects
• Strong client-facing skills with the ability to interpret and challenge briefs constructively
• Calm, organised approach under pressure in fast-paced live environments

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

For more information reach out to Louise Wright Director Event Recruitment