Hiring /

We’re Hiring: Live Sound Engineer

Live sound engineer position filled

 
Position: Live Sound Engineer

Reports To: Account Manager

Direct Reports: None

Overview:

This engineering role forms part of the Delta projects team. The role is a key part of the overall engineering delivery for shows at the Roundhouse, as well as opportunities to work on other events
at Outernet London and the BBC Proms at the Royal Albert Hall.

The Live Sound Engineer will be capable of performing all system engineer duties with good understanding of the permanently installed L-Acoustics PA system. The engineer must have the
know-how and ability to make adjustments as and when required during the delivery of the live productions.

The role will often be the senior person onsite during the live delivery and must be able to deal with all situations and reasonable requests during the live production.

The Live Sound Engineer must also be able to manage the requirements of mixing Front-of-House, Monitors, RF or Stage Patch when needed and have excellent communication skills with all levels of staff and production.

Roles & Responsibilities:

  • Working with the Account Manager, have a good understanding of the overall engineering requirements of each live production.
  • Manage and provide on-site technical sound system expertise for the set up and delivery of live shows at the Roundhouse.
  • To be the on-site ‘go to’ person, dealing effectively with all requirements from the live acts/ act management and venue in whichever capacity.
  • Work within a team of crew and where necessary have the ability to instruct all crew members on-site, ensuring that each member is aware of what is required of them via show briefings.
  • Manage and be aware of all health and safety requirements while on-site and take an active and positive approach to all elements of health and safety.
  • Loading, unloading and setup of equipment when required.
  • Provide on the job training to all individuals who are developing their engineering skill within the Roundhouse.
  • Represent the company in a positive manner to incoming productions, clients and the venue; good appearance, courteous and helpful at all times.
  • When not required on-site, work within Delta’s warehouse on the technical set up of equipment ready for deployment on-site.
  • Advance riders sent from production ahead of event day and flag any queries.

Skills & Qualities Required:

  • Experienced in the technical delivery of music and corporate live shows.
  • Excellent knowledge of audio systems, specifically L-Acoustics (K2, KARA), including design, rigging and tuning.
  • Excellent knowledge of SMAART measurement software.
  • Experience of mixing front-of-house.
  • Experience of mixing monitors.
  • Excellent people skills; a good communicator – written and oral.
  • A good team player, who is also able to work on own initiative.
  • Ability to problem solve and work to tight deadlines.
  • Highly self-motivated, with a flexible and “can do” attitude.
  • Dexterity and agility; work will be physically demanding at times.
  • Precise attention to detail.
  • Diplomacy and sensitivity on-site.
  • Knowledge of the requirements of the relevant Health and Safety legislation and procedures

The above list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be exhaustive. Employees are expected to adopt additional tasks when required. These tasks will be in keeping with the general profile of the role.

Company Background

DeltaLive is an award-winning company with over 30-years’ experience in the Live Events industry. We pride ourselves on being industry leaders who specialise in sound and communications, who provide comprehensive and expert technical solutions and able to work in any venue, in any location around the world.

Our offer encompasses, rental of audio (sound and communications) equipment, specialist bespoke sound design, TV broadcast, full production for corporate and personal events. We offer the best technical solution to delight our clients and exceed their expectations.

Some of our projects include productions for London Fashion Week, Britain’s Got Talent and the BBC Proms, whom we’ve been working with for over 20 years and most recently the sound supplier contract at the Roundhouse. We also had the honour of being the main audio provider for Her Majesty The Queens Platinum Jubilee celebrations in London and then her Funeral. During our 31st year in the industry we were very happy to announce that we joined the L-Acoustics Group of Companies.

To apply please email recruitment@deltalive.com with your CV and covering letter.