Project Manager (Live Event Lighting) – Full Time – Pearce Hire – Peterborough
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About the Role
The purpose of this role is to take live event lighting projects through the full cycle from initial enquiry through quote and delivery to invoice and debrief. Projects may involve other disciplines, such as temporary power and audio, and we would expect you to be able to manage solutions involving all disciplines with support from technical experts within the team. The job involves working both in the office and on-site to deliver a range of exciting projects.
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out site meetings, client liaison and job visits
* Preparation of job quotes and tender applications
* Responsibility for designing lighting and rigging systems; scheduling crew and transport; running load‑ins, live periods and load‑outs
* Planning project delivery and compiling the correct information prior to arrival on site
* Produce CAD drawings & rigging plots for own projects and other project managers as required
* Lighting design where required for projects
* Liaise with the warehouse and workshop departments with regard to logistics and equipment preparation
* Managing the delivery of the project to ensure costs are controlled and profit margins are maintained
* Equipment procurement and product purchasing support
* Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of developments in technology and legislation and their impacts on project delivery and compliance
* Drive standards of lighting planning, systems and equipment
* Provide input to develop and improve systems of work
* Oversee the lighting maintenance regime
* Proactively identify and solve problems
* Work as part of a busy team
* Use the Hiretrack NX inventory control system
Personal Skills
* Excellent organisational skills
* Excellent interpersonal skills
* Self‑motivated and able to work under own initiative
* Computer literate, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
* Attention to detail
* Flexibility
* Able to work as part of a team and effectively delegate tasks
Employment Benefits
* Paid overtime
* 21 days holiday + bank holidays
* All workwear and PPE provided
* Company pension scheme
* Comprehensive training programme
* Annual company dinner / social event
* Various other staff activities
* Sick pay
* Onsite parking
* Friendly team – nice place to work
Salary £40k‑£50k DOE plus overtime.
Employment type: Full‑time
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Job function: Project Management and Information Technology
Industry: Events Services
Closes 30th November 2025.
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