Position: Live Sound Engineer

Reports to: Account Manager

Direct Reports: None

Overview:

• This engineering role forms part of the Delta Live projects team. The role is a key part of the overall engineering delivery for shows at the Roundhouse and the BBC Proms at the Royal Albert Hall.
• The Live Sound Engineer will be capable to perform 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 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 onsite technical sound system expertise for the set up and delivery of live shows at the Roundhouse.
• To be the onsite ‘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 onsite, 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 during the live show 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 onsite.

Person Spec / Qualities / Qualifications:

• Experienced in the technical delivery of Music and Corporate live shows.
• Excellent knowledge of audio systems, preferably L-Acoustics (Kara, K2), 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.