Technical Project Manager -corporate events / air and defence

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Technical Project Manager - corporate events / air and defence Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Job Title: Senior Project Manager (Audio Visual & Technical Solutions) Department: Projects Full‑time Position Key Responsibilities
Client Liaison & Quotation Development: Understand and interpret client briefs, providing commercially viable and technically sound quotations in a timely manner. Client Communication: Work closely with clients ahead of events, ensuring all necessary details are covered and we are fully prepared to deliver exceptional results. AV Installations Management: Oversee the smooth execution of AV installations both pre‑show and on‑site, ensuring the highest quality and exceeding client expectations. Project Cost Control: Manage project costs to ensure high profit margins while maintaining exceptional quality and client satisfaction. Virtual Studio Management: Support the management of the Virtual Studio, ensuring proper scheduling and documentation protocols are followed. Timeline Creation: Develop project timelines for both client‑facing and internal use to ensure all key deadlines are met. On‑Site Leadership: Lead the on‑site management of crew, external contractors, and equipment as needed. Health & Safety Oversight: Ensure all health and safety standards are met and that necessary briefings are held for on‑site teams. Post‑Event Reviews: Organise post‑event reviews to evaluate operational performance, assess profitability, and develop action plans for continuous improvement. Client Support: Provide additional on‑site client support as needed to ensure smooth event delivery. Logistics Coordination: Liaise with the warehouse and logistics teams to ensure event preparation schedules and kit loading processes are handled efficiently. Travel & Accommodation Coordination: Ensure the logistics team is fulfilling all travel and accommodation requirements for staff and crew. Administrative Support: Oversee the timely completion of office administration related to project management, ensuring efficiency at every stage. Business Development: Engage with clients and stakeholders to help grow existing accounts and seek new business opportunities in the marketplace. Client Focus: Ability to interpret clients’ needs and build strong relationships to deliver services that exceed expectations. Stakeholder Management: Strong communication skills across all levels, ensuring clear, concise, and accurate messaging to all parties involved. Organizational Skills: Ability to prioritise tasks, manage time effectively, and delegate appropriately in a fast‑paced environment. Initiative & Innovation: Identifies new opportunities, proactively suggesting improvements to operations and workflows. Influencing & Leadership: Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate teams, influence key stakeholders, and command respect. Commercial Awareness: Solid understanding of business operations and the ability to balance cost, quality, and profitability in project delivery. Teamwork: Ability to work well in a team, contributing to the collective success of the organisation. Resilience: Demonstrates persistence and a positive attitude, especially when facing challenges on complex projects. Experience in Defence & Aerospace: Previous project management experience within the air and defence sector, or a similar highly regulated industry, is essential. Corporate Experience: Experience managing large‑scale, high‑profile corporate events, conferences, and exhibitions. AV/Technical Solutions: A strong background in managing audio‑visual and technical installations for live events or exhibitions. Project Management: Minimum of 5 years of project management experience in a fast‑paced, client‑facing environment. Health & Safety Compliance: Knowledge of and experience with health and safety standards, especially in the event or technical installations sector.
What We Offer
Hybrid Working: Flexible working arrangement, based in Essex, Herts, and London. Career Development: Opportunities for personal and professional growth within an expanding and dynamic industry. Exciting Projects: Work with cutting‑edge technology in global events across diverse sectors. Collaborative Environment: Join a motivated team of professionals who value innovation, creativity, and efficiency.
If you are an experienced Senior Project Manager with a background in defence, aerospace, or corporate events and a passion for delivering exceptional technical solutions, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to be part of a dynamic team delivering outstanding events worldwide. To apply: Please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and motivation for applying. Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Project Management Industries: Staffing and Recruiting, and Events Services #J-18808-Ljbffr
Location:
England, United Kingdom
Job Type:
FullTime