Job Description

Our client is seeking a proactive and enthusiastic Technical Project Manager to join their team in Hertfordshire. This customer-facing role involves managing projects from quotation to delivery, leading on-site teams, and supporting business development.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in lighting, audio, or video system design and implementation, with deep technical knowledge in at least one area. You’ll be a hands-on leader, confident in managing system deployments and maintaining high standards throughout.

You must be enthusiastic, eloquent and comfortable producing quotes, presenting to clients, handling budgets, managing logistics and growing / developing business opportunities. You must be able to demonstrate experience within the production industry and have a good range of professional contacts and knowledge alongside a positive, can-do attitude. You must possess excellent organisational skills and be highly computer literate. A familiarity with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office would be highly beneficial. Excellent interpersonal skills will be essential along with a good sense of humour!

Due to the nature of the live events industry working hours will be flexible and will include evening and weekend work. A full driving licence will be extremely beneficial.

This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to join a friendly and passionate team that thrives on a challenge. Our client will reward you with a generous salary, opportunities for personal growth and a fun working environment with a group of people who care.

Responsibilities

● Ensure projects are delivered to a high standard, leveraging company resources to ensure we continually exceed client expectations
● Liaise with clients to understand project requirements, briefs & deadlines
● Attend site visits & client meetings as required to develop projects collaboratively
● Interpret project briefs and work with internal specialist staff to translate them into technical designs & equipment specifications covering lighting, audio, video, rigging & scenic elements
● Cost and budget each project accurately and efficiently using our rental management software
● Liaise with clients in a timely fashion as the project develops
● Keep specifications & budgets up to date as the project develops
● Create technical drawings to support project designs using AutoCAD
● Create project paperwork to communicate project requirements to internal & external staff
● Create Health & Safety paperwork to support project designs
● Manage logistics across multiple projects to ensure efficient and cost-effective use of internal & external resources
● Liaise with internal & external suppliers to ensure appropriate resourcing for each project
● Adopt a creative approach to problem solving and adapt & react to changing circumstances at speed
● Supervise projects on site, managing all aspects of delivery from load in to load out
● Supervise internal and external suppliers & staff on site to ensure the efficient delivery of projects
● Liaise with venues to build positive relationships and ensure projects are delivered within required parameters
● Liaise with clients on site to ensure their expectations are met at all times
● Finalise projects following completion, debriefing with clients, internal staff & external suppliers where required
● Build & nurture long term relationships with clients
● Proactively seek opportunities for business development
● Act as an ambassador for the business at all times
● Seek to continually learn & grow your technical, project management & interpersonal skills
● Be comfortable asking for guidance & support when required
● Maintain a strong awareness of developing trends and technologies across lighting, audio, video & staging technologies
● Be prepared to share your expertise to develop and grow other staff
● Ensure you are presentable at all times when face to face with clients
● Demonstrate a strong alignment with core values: Partnerships, Excellence, Creativity, Agility & Passion.
● Champion and promote best practice in all areas of project delivery
● Champion and promote best practice in all areas of Health & Safety
● Operate within all protocols and procedures
● Have a strong commitment to sustainable principles and environmental responsibility
● Adopt a positive, can-do attitude to all challenges
● Support the Senior Leadership Team in developing processes and procedures to improve all aspects of the company’s operations
● Undertake any other tasks as reasonably requested