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Senior Theatre Consultant – Audiovisual
Charcoalblue. Design, document and commission audiovisual systems across multiple theatre consultancy projects .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in audiovisual system design, including the ability to lead projects from conception through commissioning while ensuring alignment with client requirements and industry standards. Proficient in managing multidisciplinary teams and delivering high-quality technical solutions within budget and time constraints.
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Audiovisual System DesignREVIT ProficiencyStage Lighting ExpertiseTechnical LeadershipProject Management
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Hard Skills
Technical Systems DesignComputer DraftingCAD Drawing ToolsSystems IntegrationHealth & Safety RegulationsContract DocumentationAV Infrastructure DesignNetworking KnowledgePerformance Systems CommissioningArchitectural Lighting Design
Soft Skills
Team LeadershipMentoringCollaborationCommunicationCommercial Awareness
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft OfficeGSuiteAdobe AcrobatBluebeam RevuVectorworksAutoCADWindows OS
Certifications & Qualifications
AVIXATechnical Theatre Training
Industry Keywords
Live Performance VenuesTheatre DesignPerforming ArtsMultidisciplinary TeamsProject PlanningQuality AssuranceValue EngineeringMarket TestingEmerging TechnologiesInternational Travel
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Design, document and commission audiovisual systems across multiple theatre consultancy projects
- Lead audiovisual system design, coordinating quality, design information and delivery
- Develop design principles, system strategies and technical solutions aligned with client briefs, operational requirements, architectural vision, performance needs and budgets
- Produce and oversee drawings, specifications, reports, schedules, calculations and technical information
- Lead technical discussions with clients, users and project stakeholders
- Communicate audiovisual and stage lighting systems to creative designers, clients, technicians, architects, engineers and contractors
- Coordinate infrastructure, spatial requirements, power, data, containment, environmental conditions and access with architectural and engineering teams
- Collaborate with stage lighting, stage engineering, theatre design and acoustics colleagues
- Provide technical leadership during design development, construction and implementation
- Provide cost projections and support market testing with manufacturers, suppliers and distributors
- Lead value engineering exercises
- Attend site visits, construction reviews, inspections, commissioning and witness testing
- Act as Team Leader where appropriate, managing project planning, coordination, resources, quality, programme and commercial performance
- Establish work plans, objectives, deliverables, resource requirements and priorities
- Manage project risks, opportunities, fees, scope, resources and programmes
- Undertake quality assurance reviews and support consistent design standards and methodologies
- Participate in audits and improve technical workflows, tools and resources
- Mentor consultants and provide technical guidance, training and coaching
- Develop relationships with clients and project partners
- Represent Charcoalblue through conferences, presentations, publications, training sessions and industry opportunities
- Support business development, innovation and development of new services
- Share sector knowledge, market intelligence, emerging technologies and project lessons learned
- Collaborate with internal and external design and project teams
- Exercise professional judgement and escalate significant risks and decisions
- Undertake occasional domestic and international travel
Requirements
What you’ll need- Significant and demonstrable experience working in live performance venues
- Minimum 3 years of experience working as a technical systems designer or consultant
- High experience in computer drafting
- Proficiency in REVIT preferred; Vectorworks or AutoCAD experience considered
- Professional experience with Microsoft Office and GSuite products
- Professional experience with Adobe Acrobat and/or Bluebeam Revu
- Experience designing, specifying and commissioning audiovisual infrastructure or performance systems
- Experience using CAD drawing tools for audiovisual systems
- Expert-level knowledge of audiovisual systems
- Strong knowledge of stage lighting, networking, infrastructure and systems integration
- Good understanding of broadcast, streaming, lecture room and presentation technologies
- Ability to use Windows OS as the primary daily workstation
- Relevant higher education qualification, technical theatre training and/or professional industry qualifications such as AVIXA, or equivalent professional experience
- Demonstrable experience as lead or primary stage lighting and/or audiovisual systems designer across design, documentation, construction and commissioning phases
- Strong practical understanding of stage lighting and/or audiovisual design, network architecture, infrastructure, systems integration, and relevant Health & Safety, electrical and industry regulations
- Experience developing and reviewing technical and contract documentation
- Knowledge of theatre, performing arts and live performance buildings
- Experience with architectural lighting and/or audiovisual immersive environment installations
- Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary and distributed global teams
- Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities and deadlines
- Ability to lead technical workstreams, mentor colleagues and own quality and delivery
- Commercial awareness, including project resources, budgets, fees and scope
- Willingness to undertake occasional domestic and international travel
- UK-based and able to work from London or Bristol
Benefits
Comp & perks- Flexible hours between 8am–8pm, Monday to Friday
- Work from home 2 days per week
- Unlimited paid time off under the Take-What-You-Need (TWYN) leave policy, in addition to statutory annual leave
- Studio closure between Christmas and New Year’s Day with additional paid time off
- Annual company bonus scheme, subject to company performance
- Pension auto-enrolment
- Monthly live event tickets allowance
- Home working contribution towards internet and utilities
- Private Health Insurance after two years for you and your dependants
- Laptop and peripherals provided
- Company mobile phone scheme
- Role-specific inductions, tailored training and ongoing support
- Charcoalblue Training & Development programme
- Opportunities for domestic and international travel
- Permanent employment
- Flexible working patterns agreed with manager
- Opportunities for professional development and mentoring