Technical Project Manager
- Category: Event Management Jobs
- Location: Kent, Washington
- Job Type: Full Time / Part Time
- Salary: Estimated: $ 20K to 32K
- Published on: 2025/09/21
A truly unique opportunity to join this thriving business!
The Company
For the past 30+ years, this event and production agency have been delivering memorable events and experiences that engage brands with their audiences. They deliver world-class events globally, using strategic insight and outstanding skills of their experienced team to find creative solutions that make clients' vision become reality.
Their experience spans over 60 countries, including major congress venues, where they have forged strong relationships with a global network of trusted suppliers, local ground agents, translators, and hotel chains.
They aim for excellence at every touch point, providing a personal service that goes above and beyond to create events that inspire, inform, and engage!
THE ROLE
They are now on the lookout for a passionate Technical Project Manager to the team. Reporting to the Head of Production, you will play a crucial role in managing the technical production delivery of projects.
Key Responsibilities Will Include
• Review of client brief and assessment of the requirements with Account Management & Creative Teams
• Ensure projects are delivered on budget and on time to the highest standards
• Develop production budget
• Budgeting of projects ensuring best value pricing, negotiating with suppliers and making suitable contractor selection
• Scheduling of all trades throughout pre-production and delivery phases
• Produce overall project time plan with Account Management & Creative Teams
• Present budgets and project proposals in client meetings
• Present solutions to production challenges in client meetings
• Liaise with venues and carry out site visits as appropriate
• Management of all technical and manufacturing trades throughout event process
• Manage Health and Safety on all projects and produce the Event Safety Plan
• Record and document Cost Savings and Cost Avoidance, compile feedback from suppliers for internal feedback and client debrief
THE CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years' experience within a technical project management or production role within the events space. You will have demonstrated experience in leading technical and operational teams and have a solid understanding of technical staging, AV, exhibition and live broadcasts!
In return this business is giving you the opportunity to take your career to the next level, with excellent benefits that include 25 days annual leave, an annual bonus, company socials and a flexible working model - this is an opportunity not to be missed!
Live specialises in all disciplines (and at all levels) across events, experiential and exhibitions. If this position isn't quite what you're looking for please visit www.live-recruitment.co.uk to view all of the opportunities we are recruiting.
Vacancy ref: MM12773
As a specialist events recruitment agency, we help our clients build the most talented and diverse teams in the UK. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, embracing diversity across all intersecting dimensions, including ethnicity, gender, ****** orientation, well-being, abilities, and neurodiversity. We are dedicated to ensuring a supportive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or accommodations for any reason, please do not hesitate to let us know.
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