Technical Project Manager TSL Lighting

Technical Project Manager – Full Time, Permanent – TSL Lighting – Basingstoke

New listing – Nov 25, 2025. Salary: £30,000 – £40,000, depending on experience. Apply by email to

Reporting line:
Head of Project Management.

• Plan, deliver, and manage key lighting & rigging projects.
• Co‑ordinate pre‑production, systems design and delivery across various market sectors.
• Support sales with project delivery, logistics, technical solutions and client requirements.
• Act as Project Manager for all aspects, including technical specifications, equipment, crew schedules, power, structural specs, and transport.
• Produce Risk Assessments & Method Statements (RAMS) and stay current with H&S policy.
• Match client requirements to rental stock for profitable delivery.
• Provide out‑of‑hours support and advice to projects and clients.
• Negotiate vendor prices for sub‑hired equipment.
• Monitor progress, act as client point of contact for changes.
• Maintain up‑to‑date job files.
• Coordinate equipment prep in warehouse, liaise with Operations for show prep.
• Identify new project and sales opportunities, provide sales intelligence.
• Update Line Manager, Account Manager and systems on client contact and progress.
• Assist clients in specifying equipment lists and sourcing details.
• Manage project changes, collate charges for invoicing.
• Attend production, site, and client visits as required.
• Support Directors with business activities.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional conduct.
• Identify training needs and provide feedback for improvement.
• Comply with Health & Safety policy and company procedures.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong management and coordination abilities.
• Commercially astute with understanding of profitability and cost control.
• Ability to manage situations with junior and senior colleagues.
• Working knowledge of lighting, rigging equipment, and practices.
• Advantage: knowledge of lighting networking, rigging safety.
• Strong IT knowledge; experience with WYSIWYG, Vectorworks or AutoCAD.
• Proficient in proposal writing, verbal and written communication.
• Numeracy: use spreadsheets to monitor budgets and profit margins.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Self‑motivated, initiative in fast‑moving environment.
• Full driving licence, own transport and passport required.
• Willingness to travel within UK, Europe and internationally on short notice.

• Manage purchase and rental procurement for max revenue and profit.
• Provide project information to Marketing, attend trade shows.
• Host clients as appropriate.
• Stay up to date on technical issues and new products.