AV Project Manager – Corporate Events

We are recruiting for an experienced Audio Visual Project Manager to join a leading global provider of technical production services, specialising in corporate events, exhibitions and live event solutions.

This is an exciting opportunity to manage a variety of high-profile projects across the UK and internationally, taking full responsibility for the planning, coordination and successful delivery of technical event productions.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in live events and exhibitions, excellent technical knowledge and the ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining exceptional client service and commercial performance.

Salary: Competitive + Company Benefits

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage corporate events, exhibitions and live productions from initial brief through to successful delivery.
• Oversee project planning, budgeting, scheduling, technical requirements and post-event reviews.
• Act as the main point of contact for clients, building and maintaining strong working relationships.
• Prepare accurate quotations, proposals and project budgets, ensuring commercial viability and profitability.
• Coordinate technical teams, suppliers, freelancers and external contractors.
• Conduct site visits, venue assessments and technical planning meetings.
• Work with technical drawings, stand plans, CAD designs and 3D visualisations.
• Oversee onsite installation, event delivery and de-rig operations.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines, budgets and quality standards are achieved.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety requirements and company procedures.
• Travel throughout the UK and internationally to oversee project delivery.

Skills & Experience:

• Proven project management experience within corporate events, exhibitions or live technical production.
• Strong understanding of AV technology, including video, audio, lighting and associated technical systems.
• Experience managing project budgets, quotations, suppliers and commercial performance.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong client-facing communication and relationship management skills.
• Confident leadership skills with experience coordinating technical crews and contractors.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, event layouts and production requirements.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with excellent attention to detail.
• Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings and occasional weekends as required.
• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally.
• Full, clean UK driving licence.
• Rigging experience would be advantageous but is not essential.

Location & Working Hours:

This is a full-time position, with projects predominantly based across London and the surrounding areas.

Regular travel to the company's Hertfordshire office will be required, alongside occasional UK and international travel depending on project requirements.

Flexibility is essential due to the nature of the live events industry.

The Opportunity:

This role offers the opportunity to work on exciting corporate events and exhibitions for major clients, managing technically challenging projects within an established international organisation. You will join a collaborative team with opportunities for professional development, career progression and exposure to a wide variety of live event productions.

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