Technical Project Manager

EC have an opportunity for a multi-discipline Technical Project Manager to join our team. In this role, reporting into our Head of Production, you’ll organise the technical delivery of projects. Using technical creativity skills, you will be responsible for ensuring the projects you are working on are quoted, specified, and delivered on budget and on time. Always working with teams either big or small you are an integral part of the event process, lending experience and knowledge throughout the event cycle. You would be based in our London office and then delivering in some of the most iconic venues in London along with the rest of the UK and sometimes abroad. So, if you are an engineer looking to step up or a seasoned professional wanting a new challenge then this exciting role could be for you.

Who are we? 

At EC, we blend creative event agency thinking and production company doing to deliver extraordinary events and everlasting experiences.

Enabling our clients to deliver lasting experiences that matter, for the people that matter to them.

Our partnerships with our clients underpin everything, because when they dream big, so can we… but it’s our amazing team that turn those dreams, into reality.

Our client promise is to make the extraordinary, everlasting.

We want to make your time with us extraordinary and everlasting too!

Who are you?

• You have demonstrable experience in a technical role within the live events industry.
• You have a good working knowledge of event technology, including audio, video and lighting with the ability to confidently kit-list projects in at least two disciplines.
• You have experience working on a variety of project types such as conferences or private events
• You are a strong project manager, with the ability to be involved in multiple events simultaneously, working to deadlines.
• You’re a creative problem-solver with the ability to think on your feet and resolve technical challenges under pressure on site.
• You have good verbal and written communication skills and can communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and clients.
• You have an awareness of the role of health and safety in the industry such as risk assessments and advocating for best working practices on site.

Day to day responsibilities:

• Project planning
• Working with our production and agency teams to provide technical support, planning and quotations.
• Liaising between the Technical, Production, Operations and Warehouse Teams at all times to create a streamlined project flow.
• Producing equipment lists, technical plans and other relevant documents for events.
• Monitoring technical budgets for projects to ensure margins are maintained.
• Producing H&S documentation for events.
• Act as point of contact for internal or external stakeholders in the event of any changes or additional requests throughout the project.
• Representing the company at site meetings.

Project execution

• Provide clear and accurate briefings to internal and freelance event technicians.
• Oversee technical equipment and crew on-site and act as representative of the company, to the client.

Representing the Company:

• Assist in marketing projects as requested.
• Attending trade shows and other industry events as necessary.
• Undertake client visits and venue visits as directed.
• Living and demonstrating our company values in your day-to-day work
• Ensure that the Company’s policies, rules, procedures and obligations are observed in carrying out the above duties.
• Actively helping us to deliver on our ambitious 2030 Pledge (check it out on our website)

Risk Management & Compliance:

• Ensure all technical aspects of the event adhere to health and safety regulations, including RAMS and other requirements.
• Proactively identify potential risks and develop contingency plans in the planning stages of an event.
• Promote safe working practices at all times when on site.

Innovation & Continuous Improvement:

• Collaborate with other stakeholders within the business to shape our approach to technical equipment purchasing in line with industry trends and requirements.
• Stay updated on the latest technical and production innovations and trends to maintain our competitive edge in the market.
• Actively contribute to the continuous improvement of internal technical processes, introducing best practices and industry-leading techniques.

Why EC?

We create experiences that matter for the people that matter to our clients, but nothing we do is possible without our people.

When we ask our people ‘what is it you love about working at EC?’ the top answer is always the same “the people!”

We teach each other, we learn from each other and there will always be someone who has your back.

We make the extraordinary, everlasting.

Your voice.  Your growth.  Your experience.  #YourEC