About The Role Sunbelt Rentals are seeking a highly skilled Technical Project Manager to oversee and deliver innovative, high-quality technical solutions for a diverse range of events. From concept through to completion, you'll lead the planning, coordination, and execution of technical projects, ensuring they meet client expectations and are delivered on time and within budget. This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of creative event production while keeping the company aligned with the latest technological advancements. Your role will involve close collaboration with internal teams, clients, and contractors—requiring a balance of technical expertise, project management excellence, and people leadership. Key Responsibilities Project Planning Lead projects from initial client briefing to final delivery and post-event debrief. Create full 3D visuals of concepts and technical drawings using CAD software. Collaborate with business development and commercial teams to produce fully costed, compelling client proposals. Ensure accurate technical specifications and equipment selection across departments. Oversee quoting and resource deployment, ensuring equipment and personnel are efficiently managed and billed correctly. Work closely with operations to coordinate contractors, equipment hires, and logistics. Monitor budgets, track project milestones, and ensure all project documentation is accurately maintained. Project Delivery Act as on-site technical lead during event builds and delivery, managing the technical team and ensuring alignment with the agreed event design. Serve as the primary client contact on-site, providing reassurance, updates, and professional support. Lead on-site crew, subcontractors, and technical departments to ensure smooth execution. Troubleshoot any unexpected technical issues, demonstrating a full understanding of all deployed systems. Ensure all health & safety protocols are followed throughout project delivery. Conduct post-event client debriefs and provide feedback to internal teams to support continuous improvement. What can we offer you in return? You’ll be joining a highly successful FTSE100 company, the UK’s largest equipment rental provider. We provide an Industry leading flexible rewards package including generous holiday allowance (with the opportunity to buy and sell annual leave), life assurance, retail discount scheme, employee recognition awards and a great Company pension scheme. About You If you join the team we’ll provide you with everything you need and ensure you are equipped for success. We’ll talk to you about your training and personal development needs and what you’d like to do to further your career and support your future aspirations. To succeed as a Technical Manager you will bring the following skill-set and behaviours: Proven experience managing technical production in live events, ideally in the corporate sector. Strong understanding of all technical event disciplines (Audio, Video, Lighting, Rigging, Set/Staging). Confident in technical drawings and 3D visualisation (AutoCAD, Vectorworks, SketchUp, Depence, Capture). Experience leading teams of 10 technicians or subcontractors. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with strong time management and organisational skills. Comfortable being client-facing and building strong relationships. Holds a full driving licence. Passion for innovation and pushing the boundaries of live event delivery. Team-oriented, self-motivated, and comfortable working independently when required. About Us Sunbelt Rentals is the leader in equipment rentals in the UK, Ireland, US and Canada - as well as specialist operations in Europe. We provide a range of solutions to every market and sector, including construction, industrial, energy, infrastructure, government and events. Our teams make the impossible possible and the unthinkable doable. Turning what if into what is. Our people are at the heart of our values and they’re our greatest asset. We rely on you to look after our customers so in return, we take good care of you. We recognise the value and uniqueness of our team-mates and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive Sunbelt Rentals, providing equality of opportunity and a culture of fairness and respect. Your health, safety and wellbeing is really important to us. We’re raising awareness and providing support through initiatives such as our mental health awareness campaign and first-aider programme. You’ll also be able to access a 24-7 employee assistance helpline, counselling services and financial wellbeing support.