Lighting Project Manager

Overview

Are you a passionate lighting professional looking for an exciting opportunity to travel while delivering high-quality technical lighting projects? A specialist technical solutions company, based in Rye, is seeking a Lighting Technical Lead to oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of lighting installations worldwide. You’ll work closely with technical, warehouse, logistics, and procurement teams, ensuring projects are delivered to the highest standard.

Starting salary of £35,000 pa DOE

Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm (flexibility required for project‑led overtime)

Office‑based in Rye + global travel to support projects, including cruise ships and land‑based venues

36 days holiday including bank holidays

Two‑week Christmas shutdown

• Oversee technical lighting phases from project initiation to completion
• Manage small cross‑functional teams to meet project milestones
• Program and install lighting systems and software, ensuring functionality and scope compliance
• Conduct testing of installed equipment and software to guarantee high‑quality delivery
• Coordinate with other teams to ensure alignment with strategic business and project goals

• Knowledge of entertainment AV & lighting systems, including networked lighting distribution
• Experience managing small teams and projects
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills
• Confident in Microsoft Office and general IT
• Full clean driving license and valid passport for global travel
• Flexibility for travel, including nights, weekends, and extended workdays