Project Manager

AVK-SEG; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible / hybrid working

Training & career development

Collaborative team environment

Private Medical Insurance - BUPA

Company Bonus Scheme

Job summary

AVK seeks an experienced project leader to drive key power systems projects with autonomy, reporting to an operations director. You will build strong client relationships, manage budgets, and own delivery from planning through execution while guiding teams across disciplines.

The role requires proven track records in similar sectors, strong leadership, and a focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement. Flexible/hybrid options and ongoing development opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and ownership in project delivery.
• Strong client relationship management and engagement skills.
• Strategic thinking with financial awareness and decision-making ability.
• Clear communication and collaboration across teams and clients.
• Track record of delivering commitments on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver complex power systems projects with autonomy.
• Establish and maintain relationships with clients, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Demonstrate ownership and leadership across multi-disciplinary teams.
• Communicate effectively with high-level stakeholders and manage risk.
• Support succession planning and development within the project teams.

Skills

Leadership

Ownership

Client Relationship Management

Strategic & Financial Acumen

Risk Management

Team Development

Communication

Quality & Safety Focus

Job description

AVK provide expertise in the design, planning and implementation of power systems projects in all major market sectors. We are experts in state-of-the-art solutions for today's demands for reliability, sustainability and efficiency.

Due to the large current market opportunities that this sector is currently seeing, this individual, needs to bring their skills to deliver key projects for us on time and on budget while creating and maintaining relationships with our clients.

You will report to an operations director, however you will be given full responsibility and have autonomy to drive and successfully deliver your projects the AVK way.

Key Responsibilities

• This role requires a balance between role model leadership, operational skill, strategic ability, strong financial acumen and be able to communicate at high level of engagement with new and existing clients.
• Due to the varied type of projects which the role encompasses, the person needs to have a good understanding of the type of work carried out in this sector and be able to manage and deliver projects successfully.
• Be able to demonstrate that either he or she has a proven track record in delivering projects in this sector.
• Has already shown clear ownership and leadership qualities.
• Be able to be adaptable and be capable to work with several of our key customers.

Requirements

• Project Management Experience: Demonstrated ability to successfully manage and deliver projects, within a similar sector and customer environment.
• Leadership & Ownership: Strong leadership skills with evidence of taking ownership, acting as a role model, and driving team performance.
• Commercial & Financial Acumen: Good operational and strategic capability, supported by strong financial awareness and decision-making skills.
• Client Relationship Management: Ability to build credibility and communicate effectively with both new and existing customers, maintaining high levels of engagement and satisfaction.
• Results-Driven Delivery: Proven track record of delivering commitments on time, managing resources effectively, identifying risks, and making sound decisions under pressure.
• Team Development: Experience building high-performing teams, fostering collaboration, managing conflict constructively, and supporting succession planning and employee development.
• Safety, Quality & Continuous Improvement Focus: Commitment to following AVK processes, improving health and safety culture, driving quality and efficiency, and continuously challenging ways of working to improve outcomes.

Benefits

• Flexible / hybrid working options
• Ongoing training and career development
• Supportive, collaborative team environment
• Private Medical Insurance - BUPA
• Company Bonus Scheme