SF Partners are working with a business based in London who are looking for a Senior Technical Manager – Live Events to join the business. Hybrid working – Offices based at Chessington or Islington.
Job Purpose
This is an important role that provides an interface between technical and commercial requirements with responsibility for the planning and on‑site delivery of a variety of events to ensure the smooth delivery of projects. Predominantly, these events will be some of the larger, more complex and technically challenging events in the portfolio. Often these events have more than one distinct area for delivery and so you will be expected to manage and oversee Technical Managers in each area, taking overall responsibility for technical production of the whole event. Ultimately, your success will be demonstrated by the creation and successful execution of seamless events.
The Senior Technical Manager is also expected to contribute to the professional development, technical proficiency, and safety compliance of the technical team. You will be tasked with evaluating performance, identifying skill gaps and developing training pathways to ensure that employees can reach their full potential and are well equipped to adhere to best practices in a fast‑paced environment.
You may currently be working as an AV project manager or technical manager in live events, looking to make the next move in your career. This role requires a strong technical background, with an all‑round knowledge of using audio‑visual equipment in the live corporate/exhibition environment. A reasonable knowledge of virtual events and associated streaming/platforms would also be useful.
Responsibilities
- Plan, manage and oversee technical, scenic and LED installations, including rigging, at events taking responsibility for their implementation on site and subsequent safe removal.
- Advise Account Managers and Technical Managers on more complex technical elements of live events.
- Accountable for producing technical schematics, cable calls and floor plans.
- Play a prominent role within the company, engaging in client and project development processes and assisting with pitching for new business alongside the account manager when required.
- Help calculate and plan crew and logistics in conjunction with the Operations Department, including technical crew, local crew, and vehicles.
- Liaise closely with other members of the Technical department to assist in the development of training programmes.
- Produce relevant health and safety documentation.
- Remain proactive in keeping up to date with the latest AV technologies, rigging, power and safety procedures.
About You
- Previous extensive experience as a live event AV technician and, subsequently, as a technical/project manager; this might be as an employee of an events AV company, within a venue, or as a freelancer.
- End‑to‑end technical project management experience in live events.
- Good understanding of event power, cable runs and event‑based health and safety.
- CAD skills (deciphering and creating) in Vectorworks or an equivalent CAD program.
- Ability to confidently calculate lens throws, lighting angles, weight loads, speaker dispersion, power draws, sight lines, floor load restrictions, etc.
- Ability to troubleshoot and problem‑solve technical and other project‑related issues under pressure.
- Good IT skills, including competency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
- A professional and courteous manner, able to radiate calmness and confidence under pressure.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
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