The Groves is a premier lifestyle, dining, entertainment, and events destination in Riyadh, delivering exceptional guest experiences through world-class hospitality, live entertainment, and immersive cultural programming. We are seeking a talented Live Sound Engineer who is passionate about delivering flawless audio experiences across concerts, live performances, corporate events, festivals, and luxury hospitality activations.
Position Overview
The Live Sound Engineer is responsible for the planning, setup, operation, maintenance, and optimization of professional audio systems for live events and entertainment experiences. This role ensures every performance achieves the highest technical standards while working closely with artists, performers, production teams, and venue management.
The successful candidate thrives in fast-paced live event environments, possesses exceptional technical expertise, and can respond quickly to changing production requirements while maintaining outstanding sound quality.
This is a seasonal 6 month role based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Key Responsibilities
Audio Operations
Set up, configure, operate, and dismantle professional live sound systems for concerts, performances, private events, festivals, and venue activations.
Operate digital and analogue mixing consoles during rehearsals and live performances.
Conduct comprehensive sound checks with artists, performers, musicians, DJs, presenters, and production teams.
Monitor and adjust audio levels, equalization, dynamics processing, monitors, and effects to deliver optimal sound quality throughout each event.
Ensure consistent front-of-house (FOH) and monitor mixes that meet artist and production requirements.
Technical Support
Troubleshoot audio equipment and system issues before and during live events with minimal disruption.
Diagnose faults in microphones, wireless systems, speakers, amplifiers, signal processors, and digital audio networks.
Perform routine testing, preventative maintenance, and equipment inspections.
Coordinate repairs and servicing when required.
Event Production
Collaborate closely with Production Managers, Lighting Technicians, Stage Managers, AV teams, performers, and external production companies.
Interpret technical riders and implement artist audio requirements.
Assist with stage patching, signal routing, and backstage technical support.
Support rehearsals, venue turnovers, and production schedules.
Ensure seamless integration between sound, lighting, video, and special effects.
Equipment Management
Maintain an accurate inventory of all audio equipment and accessories.
Ensure equipment is stored, transported, and maintained according to manufacturer standards.
Report damaged or missing equipment promptly.
Recommend equipment upgrades and replacements where appropriate.
Health & Safety
Follow all venue health, safety, and operational procedures.
Ensure safe cable management and equipment placement to minimise hazards.
Maintain compliance with electrical safety regulations and event risk management protocols.
Continuous Improvement
Stay current with emerging audio technologies, software, and industry best practices.
Participate in technical training and product demonstrations.
Contribute ideas that enhance production quality and operational efficiency.
Technical Skills
Advanced knowledge of professional digital mixing consoles.
Strong understanding of:
Audio signal flow
Gain structure
Acoustics
Microphone selection and placement
Loudspeaker systems
Wireless microphone systems
Digital audio networking (Dante preferred)
Experience operating FOH and monitor mixing systems.
Familiarity with audio recording systems is advantageous.
Ability to read technical drawings, stage plots, and audio patch lists.
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor's Degree / Diploma / Technical Certifications in Audio Engineering, Sound Engineering, Music Technology, or a related technical field is preferred.
5–6 years of professional experience in live sound engineering, preferably within entertainment venues, festivals, theatres, concerts, or luxury hospitality environments.
Demonstrated experience supporting high-profile live events and performances.
Core Competencies
Exceptional listening skills and attention to audio detail.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to remain calm under pressure during live productions.
Excellent organisational and time management skills.
Effective communication and collaboration with multidisciplinary production teams.
High level of professionalism and commitment to delivering outstanding guest experiences.
Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, public holidays, and extended hours based on event schedules.
Physical Requirements
Ability to lift and move professional audio equipment safely.
Comfortable standing for extended periods during productions.
Ability to work both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Preferred Experience
Candidates with experience in the

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