Senior Technical Project Manager

CompanyDNA Recruit

LocationLondon Area, United Kingdom

Posted At1/9/2026

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IT project managers

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£58,200 (£29.85 per hour)

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Description

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 Senior 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.