Technical Project Specialist - 6581
Location: Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5.30 pm
My client is seeking a Technical Project Specialist to join their growing team. This role would suit someone with strong technical knowledge and practical experience – ideally within AV, cabling or networking, and preferably gained in an event or installation setting. It’s a great opportunity for someone who enjoys the technical side of projects but is looking to step away from long event hours into a more structured Monday–Friday position.
Key Responsibilities of a Technical Project Specialist:
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Produce accurate and detailed quotations for bespoke and contractual AV projects, factoring in equipment, crew, logistics and commercial objectives
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Support the sales team in early-stage project scoping, providing technical expertise to ensure solutions align with client requirements
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Attend technical briefings and client meetings where required to clarify scope, advise on alternatives and support project conversion
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Assist with tender responses including technical summaries, equipment justifications and alternative solutions
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Ensure smooth project handover into operations, producing clear documentation including drawings, timelines and scope details
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Review project outcomes to compare estimated vs actual costs, feeding insights into improved future quoting
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Take ownership of the quoting system, maintaining accurate data, improving templates and ensuring best practice
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Keep up to date with industry trends, new technologies and supplier developments to ensure accurate, competitive proposals
Key Skills of a Technical Project Specialist:
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Proven technical background in AV, cabling, networking or live event production
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Hands-on understanding of event or installation environments with the ability to translate practical set-up into accurate costing
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Strong commercial awareness with the ability to scope projects in line with profit margins and operational capacity
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Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, confident working with clients, sales teams and technical crews
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Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
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Proficiency across Microsoft Office, with experience using quoting or CRM systems (InspHire or similar advantageous)
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Process-driven with exceptional attention to detail
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Calm and adaptable under pressure, maintaining accuracy in fast-paced settings
For more information, please contact Katie Tyrrell at First Base Employment