Technical Event Projects & Estimation/Costing Manager
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Key Responsibilities - Technical Project Leadership - Translate client briefs into technical solutions (AV, lighting, staging, rigging, LED, power distribution, etc.). - Develop technical concepts, layouts, and production strategies.
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• Technical Project Leadership
- Translate client briefs into technical solutions (AV, lighting, staging, rigging, LED, power distribution, etc.).
- Develop technical concepts, layouts, and production strategies.
- Coordinate with operations, warehouse, and external suppliers.
- Oversee site inspections and technical feasibility assessments.
- (As required) Lead end-to-end technical event project delivery.
• Estimation & Commercial Management
- Prepare detailed cost estimates, BOQs, and quotations.
- Conduct technical costing for labour, equipment, logistics, and subcontractors.
- Ensure margin control and commercial viability of projects.
- Participate in client budget discussions and value engineering.
- Monitor cost variations and manage change orders.
• Technical Design & Drafting Oversight
- Produce or review technical drawings (CAD layouts, rigging plots, stage plans, power layouts).
- Ensure compliance with venue regulations and safety standards.
- Coordinate structural calculations when required.
- Maintain accurate technical documentation and revisions.
- Project Delivery \| Onsite Execution & Supervision (as required)
- Oversee installation, rehearsals, and live event execution.
- Manage technical crews and subcontractors onsite.
- Ensure adherence to safety standards and method statements.
- Troubleshoot technical challenges under live-event pressure.
• Client & Stakeholder Management
- Act as technical lead in client meetings and presentations.
- Provide professional technical advice and recommendations.
- Coordinate with venues, suppliers, and regulatory authorities.
- Maintain strong client relationships to support repeat business.
• Risk & Compliance
- Conduct risk assessments and method statements (RAMS).
- Ensure compliance with HSE standards and local authority regulations.
• Qualifications & Skills
- + Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Technical Production, Event Management, or related field (preferred).
- + 5–10+ years of experience in technical event production.
- Strong knowledge of:
- Audio systems
- Video systems \| LED & media servers
- Lighting & control systems
- Rigging & staging
- Power distribution
- Scenic & decor
- Proficiency in Vectorworks.
- Strong commercial and cost-analysis skills.
- Excellent leadership and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong problem-solving under pressure.
- Key Competencies
- Technical expertise
- Commercial awareness
- Strategic planning
- Leadership & team management
- Attention to detail
- Crisis management
• KPIs (Performance Indicators)
+ Project profitability margins
+ On-time project delivery
+ Budget variance control
+ Client satisfaction score
+ Safety compliance record
+ Accuracy of cost estimation
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