LIGHTING PROJECT MANAGER - EVENTS

Posted 24 May 2022
SalaryNegotiable
LocationNorthampton
Job type Permanent
DisciplineExperiential Recruitment Agency
Reference18526/002_1653400494
Contact NameLive Recruitment

Job description

THE COMPANY

Our client is an independent full scale production company catering for the live events and the festival industry. With a huge variety of equipment from lighting, LED walls, screens, PA systems and more they are no stranger to supplying the highest spec equipment for large scale projects!

Due to their on-going success they are now recruiting a Lighting Project Manager to join their successful and ambitious team who will use their technical knowledge (specifically lighting) and client facing experience to think up and deliver creative projects from start to finish! You will also supply specialist lighting design and technical support services in the pre-production and onsite delivery of live events.

Don't miss this opportunity to join this leading company and work in their close-knit, friendly and dedicated team!

THE ROLE

Due to recent growth they are now looking for a Lighting Project Manager to come on board and join their lively team to support across their exciting projects!

Your key responsibilities will include:

* Producing a number of CAD drawings/renders of lighting designs
* Providing technical support across a range of events and festivals
* Producing technical quotations
* Managing technical projects from start to finish
* Troubleshooting equipment prior to events taking place
* Line managing Lighting Technicians
* Managing lighting budgets
* Booking crew for events
* Helping identify potential equipment purchases
* Taking responsibility of technical equipment repairs

THE CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will have a strong background within lighting design and project management from either an audio visual or production company. You will also have strong client facing skills and be confident to lead a team of technicians. Experience using CAD and/or Wysiwyg is essential.

Previous experience working on festivals/ large scale music events would be best suited to this position.

If you have a keen interest in live events and festivals with a flexible work ethic then this opportunity is for you!

Live specialises in all disciplines (and at all levels) in events, exhibitions and experiential. 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 Reference - MBP18526