Senior Project Manager / Technical Manager (Live Events : Lighting)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Project Manager / Technical Manager to join a leading live events and production organization delivering high-end technical solutions for major brands and venues.

As a Senior Project Manager / Technical Manager, you will lead the technical delivery of complex live productions, with a strong focus on lighting, while coordinating audio, video, and scenic elements.

You will oversee projects from brief through to on-site execution, ensuring high-quality delivery.

This is a hands‑on technical leadership role requiring strong live events experience and deep lighting expertise.

Salary is £55,000 – £65,000 DOE, plus benefits.

You will be responsible for

• Leading lighting‑led technical delivery across live events
• Managing and coordinating technical teams on multiple projects
• Interpreting client briefs and developing technical solutions
• Producing quotations, proposals, and technical documentation
• Overseeing integration of lighting, audio, video, and scenic systems
• Leading on‑site delivery and resolving technical issues in real time
• Managing client relationships throughout project delivery
• Supporting and mentoring team members
• Monitoring budgets, timelines, and project performance

What we are looking for

• Previous experience in a role such as AV Project Manager, Technical Project Manager, Event Project Manager, Production Manager, Technical Production Manager, Event Production Manager, AV Manager, Technical Manager, Technical Events Manager, Lighting Lead, or a similar live events technical role.
• Minimum 6+ years’ experience in live events / technical production
• Strong lighting design and delivery experience (essential)
• Background in roles such as Technical Project Manager, Production Manager, Lighting Designer, or similar
• Good understanding of AV systems (lighting, audio, video)
• Experience delivering end‑to‑end live event projects

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