Technical Project Manager; Lighting Pearce

Technical Project Manager (Lighting) – Full Time, Permanent – Pearce Hire – Peterborough

Production Services Association

We are looking for a motivated, interested person who can think creatively to solve problems to join our team. You will be experienced in delivering top‑class lighting systems for live events. A commitment to teamwork, quality, learning about new technology, gaining new skills and giving first‑class customer service are essential values.

Pearce Hire is an award‑winning supplier of power, lighting and audio to the live events sector, specialising in festivals and outdoor events. We have a permanent team of 30 employees and have been in business for over 30 years. Our headquarters are in Peterborough, and we support clients across the country.

The purpose of this role is to take lighting projects through the full cycle from initial enquiry through quote and delivery to invoice and debrief. Projects may involve other disciplines, and we would expect you to be able to manage solutions involving all disciplines.

Core office hours are 09:30 to 17:00 with flexibility required to ensure projects are correctly delivered. Average weekly hours across the year are 48 hours per week, and holiday pay will be calculated on a 48‑hour week. You will work from the office and on‑site, and weekend work is to be expected. Overtime is paid.

Salary: £40k‑£50k DOE + Overtime

• Carry out site meetings, client liaison and job visits
• Preparation of job quotes and tender applications
• Responsibility for designing lighting and rigging systems; scheduling crew and transport; running load‑ins, live periods and load‑outs
• Planning project delivery and compiling the correct information prior to arrival on site
• Produce CAD drawings & rigging plots for own projects and other project managers as required
• Lighting design where required for projects
• Liaise with warehouse and workshop departments with regard to logistics and equipment preparation
• Managing the delivery of the project to ensure costs are controlled and profit margins are maintained
• Equipment procurement and product purchasing support
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of developments in technology and legislation and their impacts on project delivery and compliance
• Drive standards of lighting planning, systems and equipment
• Site work as required when the company workload demands
• Provide input to develop and improve systems of work
• Oversee the lighting maintenance regime
• Proactively identify and solve problems
• Work as part of a busy team
• Use the Hiretrack NX inventory control system

• Excellent organisational skills
• Excellent inter‑personal skills
• Self‑motivated and able to work under own initiative
• Computer literate, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Attention to detail
• Flexibility
• Able to work as part of a team and effectively delegate tasks

• Paid Overtime
• 21 Day holiday + bank holidays
• All work wear and PPE provided
• Company Pension Scheme
• Comprehensive training programme
• Annual company dinner / social event
• Various other staff activities
• Paid sick leave
  
  Staff Car Park
• Friendly Team – nice place to work