Senior Technical Manager – Live Events & Exhibitions Location: Chessington or Islington Office (depending on proximity) Salary: £47,500 – £55,000 Additional Earnings: Bonus up to £2,000 Commission up to £5,000 Working Hours: Monday – Thursday 8:30am – 5:30pm | Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm Flexibility: Flexi-time available with possible remote working options Overview We are looking for an experienced and proactive Senior Technical Manager to join our growing live events and exhibitions team.
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This is a senior-level position suited to someone with a strong technical background across audio, video, lighting, and LED systems, combined with excellent operational and leadership skills.
The role will involve overseeing the technical and operational delivery of a wide range of exhibitions and live events, managing multiple projects simultaneously, and leading large freelance technical teams across complex event environments.
You will play a key role in project planning, crew management, technical delivery, health & safety compliance, and supporting business growth through client-facing involvement and technical consultation.
This is a hands-on position for someone who is equally comfortable leading from the front on-site as they are planning behind the scenes.
Key Responsibilities Lead and coordinate large freelance technical teams, ensuring all operational, safety, and production-critical briefings are delivered before setup and live operations.
Plan and manage crew logistics including technical crew, local crew, vehicles, scheduling, and project resource allocation across multiple live projects.
Oversee technical, scenic, LED, and rigging installations from setup through to safe derig and removal.
Produce technical schematics, cable calls, floor plans, and relevant health & safety documentation for live events and exhibitions.
Train, mentor, and develop internal team members, including creating structured training plans and supporting technical progression.
Work closely with account managers, sales teams, and other departments to advise on complex technical solutions and support new business opportunities.
Manage event budgets, project timelines, and on-site technical delivery while maintaining exceptional client and operational standards. xxuwjjq
Required Qualifications & Experience Strong knowledge of live event health & safety regulations and procedures Excellent technical knowledge across audio, video, lighting, rigging, and power systems Experience configuring and working with LED video wall systems Understanding of lighting design principles and illumination calculations Minimum 2–3 years' experience working with LED video walls Previous experience within live events and technical project management environments Ability to confidently lead crews and troubleshoot technical issues on-site Preferred Qualifications AutoCAD experience (2 years preferred) Experience producing technical drawings and event schematics Exposure to exhibitions, corporate events, and large-scale live productions Benefits 23 days holiday plus bank holidays Holiday buy & sell scheme Flexi-time working Time back in lieu for weekend or bank holiday work Private medical insurance Travel expenses covered Company pension scheme Monthly 1-1 development meetings Clear progression opportunities after 2–3 years Referral programme Company sick pay Free flu jabs Cycle to work scheme Company events Bereavement leave This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced and growing live events business where you'll have genuine influence on project delivery, team development, and technical standards across high-profile exhibitions and events.