Live Sound Engineer

Role summary

The Groves in Riyadh is a premium destination focused on lifestyle, dining, entertainment, and events. The venue is looking for an experienced Live Sound Engineer who can create reliable, high-quality audio for concerts, live shows, corporate functions, festivals, and upscale hospitality events.

This position centers on planning, installing, running, maintaining, and fine-tuning professional audio systems for live productions. The role requires close coordination with performers, production staff, and venue leadership to ensure every event meets strong technical and creative standards.

The right person should be comfortable working in energetic live-event settings, able to adapt quickly when production needs change, and committed to delivering excellent sound in fast-paced environments.

Audio operations

• Prepare, configure, run, and strike live sound setups for concerts, performances, private functions, festivals, and venue activations.
• Manage digital and analog mixing desks during rehearsals and live shows.
• Carry out detailed sound checks with artists, musicians, DJs, presenters, and production crews.
• Balance audio levels, EQ, dynamics, monitor mixes, and effects to maintain strong sound throughout the event.
• Deliver consistent front-of-house and monitor mixes that satisfy both artist and production expectations.

Technical support

• Identify and resolve equipment or system issues before and during events with minimal interruption.
• Find and fix problems related to microphones, wireless systems, speakers, amplifiers, signal processors, and digital audio networks.
• Carry out regular tests, preventive maintenance, and equipment checks.
• Arrange repairs and servicing whenever required.

Event production coordination

• Work alongside Production Managers, Lighting Technicians, Stage Managers, AV teams, performers, and outside production vendors.
• Review technical riders and apply the audio requirements specified by artists.
• Support stage patching, signal routing, and backstage technical needs.
• Assist with rehearsals, venue changeovers, and production timelines.
• Help ensure audio integrates smoothly with lighting, video, and special effects.

Equipment management

• Keep an accurate record of all audio gear and related accessories.
• Make sure equipment is stored, transported, and maintained according to manufacturer guidance.
• Report missing or damaged items without delay.
• Suggest equipment replacements or upgrades when appropriate.

Health and safety

• Comply with all venue safety, operational, and health procedures.
• Manage cables and equipment placement safely to reduce hazards.
• Follow electrical safety rules and event risk-management protocols.

Continuous improvement

• Keep up to date with new audio technologies, software, and industry standards.
• Take part in technical training and product demonstrations.
• Share ideas that improve production quality and operational efficiency.

Technical expertise

• Strong working knowledge of professional digital mixing consoles.
• Solid understanding of audio signal flow, gain structure, acoustics, microphone selection and placement, loudspeaker systems, wireless microphone systems, and digital audio networking, with Dante preferred.
• Hands-on experience with front-of-house and monitor mixing systems.
• Audio recording system familiarity is an advantage.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, stage plots, and audio patch lists.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree, diploma, or technical certification in Audio Engineering, Sound Engineering, Music Technology, or a related technical area is preferred.
• At least 5 to 6 years of professional live sound engineering experience, ideally in entertainment venues, festivals, theatres, concerts, or luxury hospitality settings.
• Proven background supporting high-profile live events and performances.
• Excellent listening ability and a strong eye for audio detail.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to stay composed under pressure during live productions.
• Good organization and time-management skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills for working with multidisciplinary crews.
• Professional attitude with a strong focus on guest experience.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, public holidays, and extended hours depending on event schedules.
• Ability to lift and move professional audio equipment safely.
• Comfortable standing for long periods during productions.
• Able to work indoors and outdoors in changing weather conditions.
• Experience in luxury hospitality venues, live entertainment destinations, concerts, festivals, corporate events, theatres, performing arts venues, theme parks, or immersive entertainment settings will be especially valued.

About SIHAMCO

SIHAMCO is a strategic partner operating under the General Entertainment Authority, the National Events Center, Riyadh Season, and Jeddah Season since 2019. Since 2008, the company has been creating, building, and running distinctive experiences that combine local character with international quality.

Its brands are fully developed in-house, from concept and identity through to design, execution, and operations. The portfolio includes more than 25 original Saudi concepts spanning entertainment, hospitality, food and beverage, lifestyle, wellness, and family and pet entertainment experiences. These brands are also registered across the GCC and internationally, including in the United Kingdom, Egypt, and Morocco, providing legal protection and readiness for wider expansion.

The company continues to grow with new concepts in development and upcoming launches. It promotes a people-first culture, values local and international talent, and aims to reward team members with growth opportunities and a creative working environment.

Benefits

• Competitive pay package aligned with market standards and experience.
• One-year temporary visa and airfare to the country for non-citizens.
• Accommodation provided.
• Transportation allowance.
• Career development and internal promotion opportunities across departments and seasons.
• Creative, collaborative workplace built around passion, innovation, and precision.
• Exposure to premium hospitality and entertainment concepts.
• Opportunity to work on high-end events at The Groves during Riyadh Season.
• Multicultural team environment with professionals from around the world.

Additional information

This position is a contract role based onsite in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.