Technical Production Manager in England

Step into the pivotal role of Technical Production Manager and become the driving force behind the seamless delivery of Principal's most memorable events. You'll work closely with our Production Director, Production department, and talented Project Management team, ensuring every technical and creative element comes together to deliver outstanding experiences for our clients. If you're passionate about technical production and thrive on bringing ambitious projects to life, this is your opportunity to shine.

What You’ll Be Doing

• You will lead the planning, design, and practical delivery of all technical elements for Principal events, including video, lighting, audio, scenic and staging.
• You will create and maintain detailed event schedules, timelines, and essential paperwork such as kit lists, production schedules, risk assessments, technical specs, and CAD plans.
• You will source and contract third-party suppliers, securing the best value for the organisation and assisting clients with venue, entertainment, theming, and design choices from a technical perspective.
• You will manage onsite technical production, overseeing the setup, configuration, and operation of equipment to meet pre-assigned specifications.
• You will provide technical support and creative problem-solving during events to ensure smooth execution.
• You will conduct post-event evaluations and manage budget reconciliation for delivered projects.
• You will draft budgets, manage production costs, and coordinate technical teams to ensure events are fully staffed and executed to the highest standards.
• You will collaborate with both internal and external clients, maintain strong vendor relationships, and deputise for the Production Director or Senior Production Manager as needed.

What We’re Looking For

• You have proven experience in Technical Production Management within a production, creative agency, or AV company, delivering medium to large-scale events such as conferences, exhibitions, theatrical or musical shows.
• You are highly skilled in AutoCAD, Vectorworks or similar software, and experienced in managing a variety of live, virtual, and hybrid events.
• You have a deep understanding of client and production expectations, and experience working with artists or companies from overseas.
• You will demonstrate excellent time management skills, the ability to work under pressure, and a keen eye for detail, even when handling a varied and demanding workload.
• You possess thorough knowledge of Health and Safety regulations, as well as current rigging and work at height practices.
• You have experience setting and managing production budgets and are proficient in all Microsoft Office packages, particularly Excel.
• You will be a clear communicator, skilled at working collaboratively across departments and maintaining strong professional relationships with vendors and suppliers.
• You will have the right to work in the UK.

We’re looking for people who are curious, driven, and creative — if that sounds like you and you’re ready to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you. We are committed to working towards a sustainable event environment, which is reflected in our vision, communication, event delivery process and collaboration with all our stakeholders. Principal is an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we respect, value, and celebrate our differences.