Technical Production Manager (AV & Immersive Events)

Overview

Manage technical planning, budgets and on‑site delivery of AV/immersive events.

Key Responsibilities

• av systems
• lighting design
• technical lead
• budget management
• power infrastructure
• vendor coordination

Tasks

The Technical Production Manager is responsible for the end-to-end technical planning, financial management, and on-site delivery of exhibition and event activations. This role ensures the seamless integration of audio-visual, lighting, structural, and digital systems into world-class brand environments. You’ll work closely with creative, production, and operations teams, as well as a trusted network of subcontractors and suppliers to turn concepts into technically flawless, on-brand experiences. -Specify, procure, and manage AV, lighting, and staging systems for complex multi-zone builds. -Source, brief, and manage trusted AV, rigging, power, fabrication, and logistics partners. -Act as the senior technical lead on-site — managing crews, suppliers, and logistics to deliver activations on schedule. -Develop and control production budgets, ensuring commercial viability and profitability. -Ensure all installations comply with health and safety legislation, CDM regulations, and venue standards. -Oversee the technical planning and delivery of exhibitions, live events, and immersive activations from concept through to de-rig. -Build and maintain long-term relationships with key technical suppliers. -Lead coordination between multiple vendors to deliver seamless on-site integration. -Support project managers in creating clear financial forecasts and reconciliations post-event. -Coordinate all power, data, and infrastructure requirements for on-site deployment. -Troubleshoot and resolve real-time technical issues with composure and expertise. -Translate creative ideas and visual briefs into technical reality — balancing innovation with feasibility, cost, and safety. -Ensure all systems are decommissioned, packed, and returned efficiently post-event. -Conduct technical briefings, safety checks, and live system tests prior to handover. -Produce or review detailed technical documentation — including plans, wiring diagrams, risk assessments, and method statements. -Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality or delivery. -Work with subcontractors and suppliers to quote, negotiate, and confirm project costs. -Raise purchase orders, manage invoicing schedules, and track spend against live budgets. -Oversee subcontractor performance, ensuring consistency with brand, quality, and safety standards.

Requirements

• driving licence
• smsts
• autocad
• crestron
• 5+ years
• led walls

What You Bring

-Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel internationally. -Experience delivering projects for premium brand environments (automotive, tech, lifestyle, or defence sectors). -Calm under pressure with exceptional attention to detail. -Exposure to high-profile international exhibitions and activations. -IPAF, PASMA, SMSTS, or equivalent site certification. -Excellent communicator and team leader, comfortable managing diverse subcontractor teams. -Competent in reading and producing AutoCAD / Vectorworks technical drawings. -Familiarity with Crestron, Watchout, Disguise, or similar show-control systems. -5+ years experience in technical production for exhibitions, live events, or brand activations. -Solid commercial acumen — able to manage budgets, supplier relationships, and financial accountability across multiple projects. -Experience with interactive technology, LED video walls, or projection mapping. -Proven background in audio-visual and lighting systems integration — including projection, LED, control systems, and playback tech. -Strong understanding of temporary structures, power distribution, and network/data infrastructure. -Strong knowledge of Health & Safety, CDM, and site logistics.

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Benefits

-Professional development and training in emerging AV technologies. -From £40,000 per annum depending on experience. -On-site free parking -Life insurance -Competitive salary and project-based bonus opportunities. -Casual dress

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