Technical Project Director for Live Events
2 months ago
We are seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager to lead our team and oversee the technical delivery of live events. Premier Production Ltd. is a leading technical production company offering a range of services, including lighting, audio, video, staging, and special effects.
This role involves managing the project management team and ensuring that all aspects of projects, including pricing, planning, resourcing, technical execution, and logistics, are completed efficiently, on schedule, and within budget.
As a Technical Project Director, you will be responsible for reviewing and streamlining our processes and systems, contributing to the strategic growth of the business, and working closely with clients to deliver high-quality events.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in senior technical project management experience in the live events industry, full understanding of equipment and technical setups for live events, and excellent leadership and people management skills.
Key Responsibilities- Manage a team of Technical Project Managers to ensure crew and equipment are effectively allocated for each project.
- Oversee the complete technical lifecycle of projects from initial planning to execution, ensuring all technical requirements are fulfilled.
- Support Project Managers with monitoring the availability of equipment and resources, addressing any shortages or delays by coordinating with suppliers, internal teams, and external partners.
- Ensure financial efficiency of projects by monitoring costs and profit margins.
- Resolve any on-site issues related to technical setups, equipment, or logistics, making immediate decisions to keep projects on schedule.
- A competitive salary of £55,000 - £70,000 per annum, depending on experience.
- Generous bonus scheme and commission structure.
- Company pension scheme.
- 33 days holiday including bank holidays.
- Overtime payments for out-of-hours working.
- Birthday annual leave day.
- Lunch allowance.
- Hybrid working (1-2 days a week working from home).
- Proven track record in senior technical project management experience in the live events industry.
- Full understanding of equipment and technical setups for live events.
- Experience with budgeting and negotiating all scale of projects.
- Able to understand and interpret technical drawings and have a basic use of CAD programs.
- Excellent planning and organisational skills with experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously and strong attention to detail.
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
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