At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead technical projects ensuring top-notch infrastructure for world-class performances.
- Company: Join the Royal Ballet and Opera, a cultural icon in London.
- Benefits: Starting salary of £60,000, hybrid working options, and a vibrant work environment.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities to collaborate with creative teams.
- Why this job: Be part of a historic venue and make a real impact on live performances.
- Qualifications: Degree in engineering and experience in live environments required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 60000 £ per year.
Salary: Starting from £60,000 per annum, based on skills and experience.
Full time; 40 hours per week.
Based in: Covent Garden, London with hybrid working options available.
The Royal Ballet and Opera continues to lead the way in opera, ballet, music and dance both live on stage and through multiple digital platforms, from live streaming to worldwide cinema screenings. Our Covent Garden theatre has been at the heart of London and British cultural life for three centuries. We are home to two world-class Companies: The Royal Ballet and The Royal Opera.
The Technical Project Engineer is a key member of the Royal Ballet and Opera (RBO) Estates & Facilities team, responsible for the planning, delivery, and technical oversight of critical infrastructure and lifecycle projects across the Covent Garden estate and associated properties. This role ensures that engineering, building fabric, infrastructure, and compliance projects are delivered to the highest standards while safeguarding the operational continuity of a busy, world leading performance venue. The postholder will work closely with production, technical, front‑of‑house, and artistic teams to ensure that all works are coordinated sensitively around performances, rehearsals, and public activity.
Skills
- The successful candidate will be a strong communicator, able to speak to both technical and non-technical staff.
- You will be proficient in project management software and documentation methods and have excellent organisational skills.
- Our ideal candidate will have:
- A degree or equivalent qualification in engineering (mechanical, electrical, building services, or related).
- Significant experience delivering engineering, construction, or technical projects within live environments (theatres, arts venues, heritage estates, hospitals, education campuses, or similar).
- A strong understanding of building services engineering (mechanical, electrical, HVAC, controls, BMS, fire systems).
- Strong experience managing contractors and multi-disciplinary project teams.
- Ability to produce and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and schedules.
- Demonstrable ability to work around strict operational constraints and high-profile events.
Closing date for applications: 11:59pm, Sunday 28th June 2026. To ensure a fair process, late applications will not be considered under any circumstances. Applicants must have work authorisation for the UK. No agencies.
Technical Project Engineer employer: ROYAL BALLET AND OPERA
The Royal Ballet and Opera is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture steeped in creativity and artistry right in the heart of Covent Garden, London. Employees benefit from opportunities for professional growth within a prestigious institution, alongside a supportive environment that values innovation and collaboration in theatrical productions.
