Audio Visual Project Manager

proAV; Egham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

proAV, a leading global AV integrator, seeks an experienced Project Manager to join our Projects Delivery Department in the UK. You will work with sales, operations and engineering to manage scope, schedule and profitability across client direct and construction projects.

This role requires senior: drive delivery, enforce standards, and lead with professional conduct at all times, developing expertise through hands-on leadership and ongoing learning.

Qualifications

• Good underpinning technical knowledge of electronics and AV systems.
• Ability to plan, organise, and schedule multiple projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication, with stakeholders at all levels.
• Understanding of contracts and commercial processes.
• Able to work under pressure and prioritise tasks.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple projects ensuring they stay within budget and client satisfaction.
• Monitor programme progress, resolve issues, and minimise delays.
• Ensure profitability through standard processes and SOP adherence.
• Coordinate with internal departments, clients and contractors.
• Maintain H&S files and safe working practices on all projects.
• Understand contractual requirements and manage drawings/tech info.
• Oversee invoicing and variations to prevent financial exposure.
• Interface AV hardware/software with client buildings and systems.
• Represent proAV at senior levels with professional conduct.
• Develop expertise in key project areas and mentor others.

Skills

Electronics knowledge

Audio Visual systems

Organised

Contractual understanding

Project planning

Pressure management

Computer literacy

Team player

Problem solving

Excellent communication

Job description

Role Overview:

proAV are a leading global audio visual integrator, providing AV and event services across multiple client partnerships globally.

Our immediate requirement is for an experienced Project Manager to be a key part of our Projects Delivery Department, representing proAV, taking full responsibility for ensuring the successful and profitable deployment of an end-to-end programme. They will be entrusted with the responsibility of working alongside the sales, operational and engineering teams in managing project scope for a range of client direct and construction projects.

This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional, experienced Project Manager to join an established operation with scope to drive and enhance the service at every opportunity.

Experience and seniority of the position will be reflected by the remuneration and benefits package.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform work on multiple projects within the budgeted cost and to the satisfaction of the client
• Monitor the progress and performance against the programme, identifying, resolving, escalating operational problems and minimizing delays
• Ensure successful and profitable execution by following standards and supporting the implementation of processes and SOP's that drive consistency
• Liaison with other internal departments, clients and contractors
• Ensure that the H&S files are in place for your projects and that safe systems of work are put in place
• Understand the contractual requirements of your projects
• Ensure that technical and drawing information is available and correct to allow others to perform their works in an efficient manner
• Manage the setup elements of systems to prove the concept
• Deal with all aspects of the financial management of your projects including invoicing and variations ensuring that we are not financial exposed and get paid in a timely fashion
• Deal with all aspects interfacing of audio visual systems into our client's buildings this will encompass both hardware and software interfaces
• Represent the company at a senior level with the necessary level of professional conduct and presentation
• To develop your knowledge from both experience and research to become an “expert” in one or more of a particular area of our project work to whom others in the organisation can refer.
• Produce project documentation through the lifecycle of the project i.e. Programme of works, reporting, CRM
• Attend pretender interviews, supporting sales and estimating

Desirable skills:

• Possess a good underpinning technical knowledge of Electronics and Audio Visual Systems
• Organised and flexible with the ability to approach different types of tasks during the working day
• An understanding of contracts and commercial processes
• Ability to plan and organise projects and schedule work
• Ability to prioritize and work under pressure is essential
• Competent to a high level of computer literacy
• Able to work as part of a team
• Ability to think laterally finding an appropriate solution to fulfil an application
• Good communication skills both verbal and written, being able to communicate with company executives to building contractors
• Ability to work to the highest quality standards, with attention to detail ensuring that we complete our work thoroughly, never walking away from a problem.
• Demonstrate a professional, enthusiastic & committed approach at all times.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:

proAV is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to supporting and promoting an inclusive culture for all employees and job applicants. We want everyone to feel comfortable being themselves and create a culture where we understand and respect each other’s differences. proAV does not tolerate discrimination based on age, disability, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We make employment decision based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and/or experience of the individual. proAV offers personal and professional development opportunities, not just through traditional qualifications, but also through Apprenticeship schemes, internal training and mentorship programmes. We support employees and job applicants with their work-life balance through our family friendly policies and practices. We encourage all to apply.