Senior Technical Project Manager (Lighting Bias) - Live Events
Location: Borehamwood
Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 (dependent on experience)
Working Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm (flexibility required for evenings/weekends)
Reporting to: Head of Projects
The Opportunity
We are recruiting on behalf of a leading live events production company delivering high-end, creative technical solutions across a wide range of prestigious projects.
This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Technical Project Manager with a lighting specialism to lead complex productions from concept through to delivery, while mentoring team members and driving technical excellence across projects.
The Role
As a Senior Technical Project Manager, you will take ownership of high-profile and technically complex live events, leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver outstanding results.
With a strong background in lighting design and systems, you’ll play a key role in shaping creative solutions, guiding teams, and ensuring seamless integration across lighting, audio, and video disciplines.
You will also act as a senior figure within the team, mentoring others, supporting development, and maintaining high standards across all project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead end-to-end delivery of complex live event projects
* Interpret client briefs and develop innovative, practical technical solutions
* Act as a senior client contact, building strong and lasting relationships
* Produce accurate proposals, budgets, and technical documentation
* Oversee system design, particularly within lighting, ensuring high-quality execution
* Lead, coordinate, and motivate technical teams across multiple projects
* Manage on-site delivery, ensuring seamless integration of all technical elements
* Monitor team performance and provide guidance, mentoring, and feedback
* Adapt to evolving project requirements while maintaining delivery standards
About You
* Has 6+ years' experience in live event production, with a strong lighting focus
* Has proven experience in lighting design and technical system delivery
* Possesses a solid understanding of audio, video, and related event technologies
* Is confident managing complex, high-value projects end-to‑end
* Has strong leadership and team development experience
* Is commercially aware, with experience managing budgets and client expectations
* Is highly organised, adaptable, and solutions-focused
* Has excellent communication and client-facing skills
What's on Offer
* Competitive salary package
* 30 days holiday (including bank holidays)
* Private healthcare and dental cover
* Enhanced company sick pay
* Pension scheme
* Ongoing training and development opportunities
* Access to modern equipment and tools
* Team social events and a collaborative working culture
Why Apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior‑level technical professional to step into a leadership role within a growing and creative live events environment.
If you enjoy leading teams, shaping technical delivery, and working on high‑profile, dynamic projects, this role offers both impact and progression; get in touch today at elliott@disrupttalent.co.uk
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