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We’re Hiring: Technical Project Manager/ Engineer – Venues

Technical project manager position filled

 
Position: Technical Project Manager/ Engineer – London Venues

Reports To: Venue Business Manager

Direct Reports: Sub-contractors and others representing Delta Live on-site

Overview:

The Project Manager/ Engineer part of the role will form part of the overall Delta Live projects team, focusing their expertise in delivering a full production offer within our accredited venues sector.

The role will manage Venue projects from conception to completion, liaising with clients, venues and suppliers directly. The role will include the technical facilitation, management and operating of the events as required.

The role will also take responsibility for the sub-contractors and other related personnel working onsite.

Roles & Responsibilities:

  • Responding to Client enquiries and Client liaison, understanding the technical requirements, facilitate their needs and to continually exceed and manage our clients’ expectation (by telephone, email and in person).
  • Design the solutions and equipment specification / quote using software such as CAD and HireTrack as the show requires and schedule the event effectively.
  • Liaise with existing and develop new external suppliers who can deliver the clients’ requirements cost effectively and exceed Delta Live/clients expectations .
  • Attend and arrange site meetings with venues, clients, other team members and other suppliers if required.
  • Work within Delta Live’s defined project management processes from concept to delivery, including the financial processes and ensure awareness of each show’s financial contribution.
  • Attend and supervise shows onsite to a high standard.
  • Maximise all up-selling potentials, including follow up of events.
  • Prepare and distribute all show related health and safety documents as well as producing RAMS as required.
  • Supervise and assist in ensuring that shows are prepped correctly, consistently, cost effectively and on
  • Ability to familiarise yourself with the requirements and constraints of all of our London venues, its challenging spaces and unique requirements.
  • Help prepare and supervise the equipment for your shows as required, including the loading and unloading of the equipment.
  • Keep abreast and up to date with all aspects of the market as it develops, particularly those that could deliver a competitive edge, such as new products, new delivery techniques and equipment.
  • Attend promotional & networking events as and when required.

Skills & Qualities Required:

  • A self-motivated, enthusiastic individual with a can-do positive attitude.
  • Driven, confident and articulate.
  • Willing to travel.
  • Willing to work as part of a team but also have the initiative to work independently.
  • Excellent communication skills with clients and in-house support team both written and verbal, with strong attention to detail.
  • Be well presented and comfortable in a corporate environment and dealing with senior client executives.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to balance multiple projects at the same time and prioritise workloads.
  • Proactive and resourceful, able to use initiative and problem solve.
  • Good operational awareness.
  • Excellent knowledge of event production including technical delivery of lighting, sound reinforcement, AV systems and staging.
  • Knowledge of event timeline from conception to completion, highlighting specific deadlines
  • Ability to work to exacting time pressures and have excellent time keeping.
  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word etc) and experience with AutoCAD desirable.
  • 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.