Technical Project Manager - Live Events

About Sterling

Sterling is a technical production partner and specialist supplier for live events. We bring ideas and productions to life, from the straightforward to the spectacular. Our purpose is to create and deliver exceptional experiences, continually impressing and delighting our clients and their audiences.

Job Overview
This role is crucial in managing the full event project lifecycle. From initial client enquiry and technical scoping through to delivery and post-event evaluation. The Technical Project Manager ensures that all technical, logistical, and creative elements are executed to the highest standard, coordinating multiple teams and maintaining alignment with project specifications, budgets, and timelines.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team within our projects department, collaborating directly with clients throughout the project lifecycle
• Maintain and develop key client relationships, supporting business growth
• Attend and chair client meetings and site visits
• Take clear, detailed client briefs and advise on appropriate technical solutions for events
• Develop creative ideas and designs for client events, including preparation of CAD plans
• Specify suitable equipment, create quotations and proposals, and manage budgets
• Update booking software with event progress and milestones
• Book and manage crew & resources, creating crew communication documents
• Liaise with performers, venues, and other third parties
• Prepare and manage health & safety documents and procedures
• Work on-site at venues across the UK and occasionally internationally
• Hands-on rigging/de-rigging and operation of equipment (advantage but not essential)
• Educate clients and venues about Sterling's wide range of services
• Identify and develop new business opportunities
• Promote our products and services to generate new business
• Assist other departments and perform other duties as needed to meet business needs
• Travel for team meetings, site visits, and event execution as required

Qualifications and Key Attributes of the Candidate

• Minimum 5 years' experience in the professional live events industry
• Excellent understanding of technical event production with effective communication skills to explain technical solutions clearly and without jargon
• Enthusiasm for developing creative designs and ideas that exceed client expectations
• Curiosity to learn, resilience, and a can-do attitude
• Polished and professional manner, projecting confidence and enthusiasm to clients
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and react quickly and efficiently to tasks
• Highly organized and proactive, with the ability to manage multiple projects, deliverables, and stakeholders simultaneously
• Leadership skills to lead by example and work effectively as part of a team
• Customer-focused mindset balanced with commercial awareness
• Keen eye for detail and high standards of presentation
• Full UK Driving License and own transport

Our Values and The Sterling Way

We look to everyone across our teams to embody and champion our core values:

• Teamwork
• Ownership
• Passion
• Integrity
• Creativity

We act upon our values with The Sterling Way because they sum up what matters to us and reflect the positive attitude and high-quality service that people have come to expect.

• Care About the Details

Small things can be the difference between average and amazing, and we look to deliver the highest standards.

• Acting with Integrity

Doing right by people matters to us. We look out for everyone we work with, and we are always straightforward and upfront.

• Improvement at Every Stage

We make everything we touch work as well as possible and to always look for ways to improve.

• Always Thinking Ahead

Experience and forward planning keeps us ahead of potential challenges and our can-do spirit finds solutions to the unpredictable.

Training & Progression
At Sterling, we are committed to investing in our people. Ongoing training and development opportunities will be provided to support you in your role, helping you build your skills and progress your career within our growing organisation.

Working Hours
If you have the experience we are looking for then you will already know that this is not a 9 ‘til 5 job. Due to the nature of our industry, we require our employees to have a flexible approach to their working hours. Weekend work may be required.

Sterling Event Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We positively encourage applications from candidates regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age or disability. All aspects of employment will be based on qualifications, merit, competence, performance and business needs.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £42,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance

Work Location: In person