Audio Visual Project Manager

Alecto Recruitment; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable AV solutions provider in Chelmsford is seeking a skilled Audio Visual Project Manager. The successful candidate will act as a bridge between sales and installation, providing technical leadership and coordinating project execution. Candidates should have a solid AV understanding, experience in project management and client liaison, with opportunities for growth in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Opportunity for professional growth

Training and exposure to AV technologies

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Proven background in Technical AV understanding and project management.
• Good knowledge of AV systems including displays, projection, and conferencing.
• Experience with survey, design, and translating client requirements into documentation.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical point of contact for clients and installation teams.
• Perform site surveys and produce reports for proposals.
• Design AV solutions aligned with client budgets.

Skills

Technical AV understanding

Project management

Client liaison

Strong communication skills

Organisation

Time management

Education

Degree or technical qualification

Relevant certifications (e.g. CTS, AVIXA, PMP)

Job description

Audio Visual Project Manager

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 + benefits

Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

We're working with an established AV Commercial and Residetial installations business (20+ years in the market). They're expanding and seeking a technically astute Project Manager to bridge the world between sales/consultancy and installation execution. This role is critical: you'll provide technical leadership, client interaction, and install team coordination from start to finish.

Key Responsibilities

• Be the technical point of contact for clients, handling queries, clarifying requirements, and translating them into deliverable solutions
• Perform site surveys and produce survey reports that feed into project proposals
• Design AV solutions aligned with company standards and client budgets
• Specify equipment, prepare proposal documentation, assist the sales and install teams with technical clarity
• Coordinate installation teams on site: liaising with clients, contractors, and internal teams to ensure smooth delivery
• Manage project documentation: drawings, internal records, RAMS, change orders, site drawings, etc.
• Provide on-site and phone technical support during delivery phases
• Assist with equipment staging / preparation prior to installation
• Keep your technical knowledge sharp with industry training and product updates

What We're Looking For

• Proven background combining technical AV understanding and project management / client liaison
• Good knowledge of AV systems, displays, projection, conferencing, control systems
• Strong communication skills, comfortable speaking with clients, internal teams, contractors
• Excellent organisation and time management under pressure
• Experience with survey, design, and translating client requirements into technical documentation
• Confidence leading installation teams on site
• Degree or technical qualification is a plus (but not essential)
• Relevant certifications (e.g. CTS, AVIXA, PMP) are helpful
• Full UK driving licence

What's On Offer

• £40,000 - £45,000 salary, depending on experience
• A role that balances technical depth + client-facing exposure
• Opportunity to grow into senior roles as the business expands
• Training & exposure to a wide range of AV technologies and projects
• Supportive team environment with varied work

How to Apply

If you're an AV savvy, technically minded project manager who thrives on seeing projects through from concept to completion, this role might suit you very well.

You could be a:

• Technical AV Project Manager
• AV Project Manager
• Audio Visual Project Manager
• AV Install Project Manager
• Audio Visual Project Leader
• AV Design & Installation Manager
• AV Systems Project Manager
• AV Solutions Manager
• AV Integration Project Manager
• AV PM
• Technical PM AV
• AV Project Coordinator