Project Manager Events

MSP Global Ltd; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading AV production company based in Liverpool is searching for an experienced Project Manager to oversee high-impact events from conception to completion. The role demands strong organizational and technical expertise in managing AV projects, ensuring client satisfaction, and leading cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate is creative, thrives under pressure, and has a deep understanding of AV technology and event production.

Benefits

Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme

Free parking

Training opportunities

29 days holidays per year

Qualifications

• Significant experience in AV project management and live event production.
• Proven ability to manage budgets and deliver projects on time.
• Effective communication with clients and team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of AV projects and live events.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams for project execution.
• Manage client relationships and develop project plans.

Skills

Creative problem-solving

Organizational skills

Technical knowledge of AV equipment

Communication skills

Budget management

Team leadership

Tools

CAD software

AV hardware

Job description

Liverpool Permanent Competitive + Benefits

Are you an organised, creative problem-solver with a passion for live events and AV production? MSP Global is looking for an experienced Project Manager to take the lead on delivering high-impact events from concept to completion.

As a Project Manager at MSP, you will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of AV projects and live event productions — from initial planning through to final installation, testing, and handover. You’ll oversee all phases of the project lifecycle, coordinating cross-functional teams, managing budgets, maintaining timelines, and ensuring client satisfaction at every stage. This role requires a creative approach, strong organisational skills, and solid technical knowledge to ensure seamless, high-quality execution across a range of dynamic and fast-paced projects.

Key Responsibilities

Act as the primary client contact, developing creative ideas, timelines, and deadlines

• Manage corporate client bookings for AV equipment, staging, and project management services
• Lead the design and coordination of sets, staging, and AV installations
• Produce essential project documentation, including project plans, CAD drawings, RAMS, H&S paperwork, and post-event reports
• Oversee budget management, track expenses, and ensure project profitability
• Procure AV hardware, staging materials, and other resources as required
• Schedule and brief AV engineers, ensuring efficient workflow and high-quality delivery
• Supervise onsite installation, ensuring staging and equipment are set up as designed and all systems function correctly
• Troubleshoot technical issues relating to power, IT systems, or staging, resolving challenges quickly and effectively
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, often to tight deadlines
• Proven experience working in the corporate events sector
• Excellent communication skills for liaising with clients, contractors, and internal teams
• Strong technical knowledge of AV equipment, IT systems, cabling, and design software (e.g. CAD)
• Experience managing multiple projects, including scheduling, budgeting, and resourcing
• Ability to lead and motivate teams of AV engineers and contractors
• Strong problem-solving skills, able to troubleshoot under pressure in a live event environment
• Understanding of budget management, invoicing, and maintaining project profit margins

Personal attributes

• Highly organised, with strong time management and prioritisation skills
• Creative thinker with excellent problem-solving abilities
• Confident communicator with a professional client-facing manner
• Ability to lead and motivate a team
• Technical understanding – knowledge of AV, systems and technologies
• Project Management skills – planning, organising and executing projects effectively
• Budget and financial management
• Organisation and time management – able to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively
• Clean UK driving licence and own transport preferred as the position requires regular travel

Why Join MSP Global

MSP is a market leader with decades of experience producing live events and supplying broadcast services in the UK and internationally. We specialise in providing a wide range of audio-visual equipment and technical production services for corporate and special events. We deliver an extensive product range from PA systems, stage lighting, LED video walls and vision equipment to bespoke stage sets, broadcast cameras and studio hire with full production facilities. As part of Team MSP you can:

• Be part of an award-winning dynamic team successfully delivering exceptional events and conferences for high-profile brands.
• Work with cutting-edge audio equipment and technologies.
• Have the opportunity for personal and professional growth within a rapidly expanding company.
• Enjoy a collaborative and supportive work environment with on-going training programme.

Working hours

Weekend and night-time working are integral parts of the job, and we consistently support our team to ensure they maintain a good work-life balance. A flexible approach to working hours will be required.

Holidays

• 29 days per year (includes one day for birthday)
• After 2 years continuous service rises to 32 days
• After 5 years continuous service 34 days

Pension Scheme

A percentage of your salary is invested into the Government savings scheme, which is optional, and age related.

We are delighted to offer an attractive range of benefits upon the successful completion of the probation periods an AV technician:

• Comprehensive Employees Assistance Programme including fast access to private medical treatment, digital access to a GP, mental health support, in-patient and day-patient treatment, advanced cancer cover and out-patient surgical procedures
• Financial planning assistance
• Company uniform
• Free parking, refreshments and kitchen facilities
• Training including H&S and First Aid

Job type

This role is a full-time, permanent role based in Liverpool.

We look forward to welcoming you to our team!

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