AV Project Manager

The Scc; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent IT services company based in the UK is seeking an AV Project Manager to oversee the successful delivery of AV collaboration projects from start to finish. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing AV projects, excellent communication skills, and strong technical knowledge of AV systems. This full-time position offers a competitive salary of £38,000 – £45,000 along with substantial benefits, including hybrid working options and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Flexible benefits scheme

Paid volunteering days

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing AV projects with a successful delivery track record.
• Strong technical knowledge of AV systems and familiarity with the latest technologies.
• Outstanding communication skills with the ability to engage confidently with clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and commissioning of AV systems in corporate and educational environments.
• Define project scope and objectives while managing client expectations.
• Create and maintain detailed project schedules while identifying and resolving risks.

Skills

Project Management

Technical Knowledge of AV Systems

Organisational Skills

Communication Skills

Client Management

Education

Prince2 or equivalent project management qualification

IOSH Managing Safely certification

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

AV Project Manager

To oversee and manage the successful delivery of AV (Audio Visual) collaboration projects from inception to completion, ensuring technical excellence, client satisfaction, and compliance with industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead the planning, procurement, installation, integration, and commissioning of AV systems for corporate, educational, and event-based environments.
2. Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables, ensuring all AV solutions are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest technical standards.
3. Act as the primary point of contact for clients, consultants, and internal teams throughout the project lifecycle; manage client expectations and ensure all deliverables meet or exceed specifications.
4. Develop and control project budgets, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and cost management across all project phases.
5. Lead multidisciplinary teams including AV designers, engineers, programmers, and subcontractors; foster effective communication and collaboration.
6. Create and maintain detailed project schedules, proactively identifying and resolving risks to keep projects on track.
7. Maintain comprehensive project documentation including technical drawings, change orders, commissioning reports, and client handover packs; provide regular progress updates to senior management and clients.
8. Ensure all AV installations comply with relevant industry standards (e.g., BS EN, AVIXA), safety protocols, and legal requirements; champion best practices in AV system integration and health & safety.

Qualifications and Experience

• Prince2 or equivalent project management qualification (advantageous).
• IOSH Managing Safely certification (advantageous; training will be provided).
• Proven experience managing AV projects with a successful delivery track record.
• Strong technical knowledge of AV systems (video conferencing, control systems, digital signage, audio distribution) and familiarity with the latest technologies and trends.
• Excellent organisational skills, able to manage multiple AV projects simultaneously and prioritise effectively.
• Outstanding communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with clients, vendors, and internal teams.
• Experience working with AV industry partners, manufacturers, and integrators.
• Competency with the Microsoft platform, including Excel, Teams, Word, and Outlook.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project for project planning, scheduling, and resource management.
• Beneficial if AV-specific accreditations are held (e.g., Extron, Biamp, Q‑Sys, Netgear, Poly, etc.).
• Client‑facing and client management skills.

About the Company

SCC is Europe's largest privately‑owned IT business, based out of the new £7m HQ office in Birmingham. We help clients succeed through IT transformation and exceptional customer experiences.

We are an equal opportunities employer. SCC is committed to providing equal opportunities and a proactive and inclusive approach to equality and diversity in employment. No applicant or employee will be treated less favourably than another on the grounds of a protected characteristic, which are defined as sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender reassignment, trade union membership or non‑membership, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race and religion or belief. If you are selected for interview, and need any reasonable adjustments made for your interview, please let the SCC Talent Acquisition team know at the point of scheduling.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Package: £38,000 – £45,000 plus large company benefits, a broad flexible benefits scheme, and 2 paid‑for volunteering days a year.

Hours: 9:00 am – 5:30 pm, Monday – Friday.

Interview Process: 2‑stage process.

Why SCC?

• An inclusive workplace.
• Excellent package: solid basic and company benefits.
• Hybrid working & core hours in line with role requirements.
• Career development and life‑long learning opportunities.
• Opportunity to join Europe's largest privately‑owned IT company.