AV Project Manager - Live Events in Central London

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Project Manager to oversee the full lifecycle of large-scale live events, from initial concept and design through to successful delivery. This role plays a critical part in ensuring events are delivered on time, within scope, and to the highest quality standards. As Project Manager, you will monitor progress, manage risks, resolve issues, and drive project performance while minimising delays. You will lead the end-to-end execution of events, ensuring alignment with technical and production standards, and support the implementation of consistent processes and SOPs across all projects.

Collaboration is key. You will work closely with Sales, Operations, and fellow Project Management professionals to define technical requirements and communicate clear, actionable execution plans to all stakeholders.

• Prepare and communicate technical production & labour schedules, sub-rental requirements, project scope, execution plan and individual responsibilities to team members, vendors and venue partners.
• Determine and secure the resources required to successfully complete each project.
• Maintain focus on client needs by attending client meetings, creating and maintaining organised show documentation and responding to client concerns and questions.
• Monitor project scope throughout the event planning process and adjust as necessary to ensure the successful completion of the project.
• Assist sales and operations teams to help determine equipment needs and technical solutions for the project.
• Assist with the creation of technical diagrams when required.
• Review all sales documents to confirm that the equipment and technical positions will meet the clients needs.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients at all levels of their organisation and provide outstanding customer service while focusing on client retention.
• Provide leadership for Technical teams on events.
• Ensure that all the necessary HSE documentations including but not limited to Risk Assessments and Method Statements are in place and communicated to the project delivery team prior to the execution of an event.

• Act as the project leader and onsite contact for the client throughout the event.
• Manage all phases of event technical execution from load-in through run of show to load-out.
• Assume ownership of inventory management throughout the event.
• Communicate the project plan and client expectations to event team.
• Manage onsite changes, including schedule, equipment or workforce modifications.
• Mentor and communicate with Team Members on event execution and best practices to help improve the local knowledge base and experience in the market.
• Ensure compliance with established Technical Standards and Production Standards.
• Follow up with clients on-site to ensure that their needs are met and the equipment setup is working properly.

• Assist in the creation, analysis, and execution of the project budget, partnering with regional leadership to mitigate external workforce and sub-rental spend.
• Manage event costs to align with budget and ensure all onsite changes are communicated to sales for billing purposes.
• Assist with the completion of post-event client invoice. Work with operations management to ensure the prompt payment of all external vendors.
• Ensure compliance with Policies and Procedures to minimise company exposure to liability claims and property damage, theft and misappropriation.

• Complete post-event process, to include the completion of all post-show reporting, confirming all workforce hours are accurately entered and ensuring that outsourced equipment is returned to appropriate provider.
• Participate in the development of Project Management SOPs.
• Conduct review and analysis of proposed events as required.