Technical Project Manager

Technical Project Manager - Live Event AV and Production
Location:
Northampton (Hybrid working available)

Salary:
Up to
£45,000
(DOE)

Contract:
Full-time, Permanent

Start:
Hiring immediately
About The Role
An established events and audio-visual production company in Northampton is seeking a
client-facing Technical Project Manager
to join their team. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys collaborating with clients, managing technical event delivery, and working within a people-first, supportive culture.

The role offers hybrid working, a typical 40-hour week (across 4 or 5 days), and strong work-life balance—while recognising that flexibility is occasionally required in the events sector.

Key Responsibilities
Client Liaison & Relationship Management

• Act as the primary point of contact between clients and internal teams.
• Lead initial briefings, specification discussions, and scoping sessions.
• Agree budgets, timelines, and project requirements.
• Build long-term, positive client relationships.

Technical Project Management

• Convert client briefs into accurate quotes and detailed technical specifications.

• Select appropriate AV equipment and staging solutions, including:

• Audio: microphones, speakers, amps, processors, stands

• Visual: LED walls, projection, flat screens
• IT & Signal: media players, distribution, image management
• Lighting: static, wash, colour, dynamic and control systems
• Special FX

• Cabling & connections

• Produce and interpret technical drawings and stage plans.

• Confidently break down technical AV requirements for clients and colleagues.
• Identify rigging requirements and work with rigging teams where needed.

Creative & Production Support

• Assist with creative design elements, print requirements and build concepts.
• Work with internal design or creative teams to ensure client expectations are met.

Logistics & Crew Coordination

• Book technical teams, rigging crews and de-rig personnel.
• Allocate tasks based on skills, roles, and project complexity.
• Oversee scheduling, equipment preparation, delivery planning and resource management.

Event Delivery

• Serve as the on-site Project Manager, overseeing rigging, live execution and de-rigging.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and maintain high delivery standards.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to client satisfaction.

Post-Event Responsibilities

• Conduct feedback reviews and debriefs.
• Support follow-on bookings, referrals and ongoing client engagement.

Candidate Profile
The Ideal Candidate Will Bring

• A positive, collaborative personality, cultural fit is essential.
• Curiosity, resilience and a pro-active "can-do" attitude.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly.
• Experience within live events and/or AV technical environments.
• Ability to interpret and produce technical drawings.
• Competence in rigging, de-rigging and operating AV equipment.
• Strong organisation, leadership and multitasking capability.
• Confidence in client-facing interactions, both remotely and on-site.

Work Pattern

• Approximately 40 hours per week across 4 or 5 days.
• Hybrid working available.
• Flexibility for travel and occasional overnight stays when needed.
• Overtime and TOIL framework available (details at interview).
• A company culture that emphasises balance, trust and personal development.

Benefits

• Salary up to £45,000, depending on experience.
• 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays).
• Company pension.
• Employee Assistance Programme & healthcare scheme.
• Strong training and development pathway.

How To Apply
If this sounds like you, where your experience and expertise align greatly, apply today For any questions, drop me an email