Project Manager

Solotech; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Solotech is searching for a Project Manager to oversee equipment installation projects in London. The role involves managing project timelines, quality control, and maintaining client relationships while working closely with the sales and delivery teams. Ideal candidates will have a strong technical background and relevant experience in project management within the AV sector.

Benefits

Competitive Medical Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Opportunities for training and career advancement

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ relevant experience in a technical installations company.
• At least 2 years’ experience as a Project Manager in the technical installations sector.

Responsibilities

• Manage installations from start to completion, ensuring client satisfaction and budget adherence.
• Develop installation strategies and oversee project purchasing.
• Maintain communication with departments affected by project activity.

Skills

Technical experience of professional equipment

Strong business acumen

Ability to read and understand audio system schematics

Knowledge of working to industry standard accepted practices

Strong knowledge of the principles of electricity

Proactive behaviour during technical installations

Education

Educated to degree level (or equivalent) in the field of audio / AV

COSHH Awareness

Ladder Training

Job description

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We are looking for a Project Manager to join our London team. The role involves managing equipment installations projects carried out through our London premises to ensure they are carried out effectively, to an agreed specification, on budget, in a timely manner and to the satisfaction of the client. The installations’ function has close ties to the sales function and runs alongside a rental operation and a manufacturing business.

Why Solotech?

To take your career to the next level! As a global leader in live productions, systems integration and virtual technology , our team is comprised of more than 2,000 passionate individuals. Our ambition? To deliver spectacular experiences worldwide.

Your day will look like this:

• Advise on initial project briefs in liaison with the Project Development Sales team, discussing equipment installation requirements, conducting site visits, developing system designs through consultation and liaison with the installations delivery team
• Responsible for developing Installation Strategy Brief during design and quotation
• During preliminary project works, responsible for confirming project staff, developing installation timeline and project purchasing / procurement management
• Able to create discrete work packages
• Project management of installations from start to completion and handover. This includes responding to installation requests promptly, verifying all engineering for installation designs, scheduling labour, monitoring project timeline, deliveries and project budgets
• Quality Control, ensuring QC procedures are written and maintained and all appropriate documentation is collated and submitted at completion of the project
• Issuing sub-contractors with their work packages, ensuring supervision of work
• Maintaining “As-built” documentation, in liaison with Design & Application Team
• Managing or overseeing the production of engineering plans and schematics for installation projects.
• Producing and carrying out risk assessments related to the project, ensuring all works are carried out safely and in accordance with relevant health and safety legislation
• Managing and monitoring stock levels to ensure that ancillary installation equipment such as cables, fixings, connectors and ‘consumables’ are maintained at sufficient levels; that any necessary parts or equipment are readily available; and that delivery of new sales stock or ex-hire stock assigned to a project is delivered to site on time
• Familiarising yourself with developments in digital technology and related installations technology and how that can be applied to our projects to enhance our offerings or develop new business
• Collating Handover Documentation, certification, client snagging list and snagging rectification programme. Completing final stock reconciliation.
• Provide local support to the Sales team assisting with client visits as required.
• Provide local support to the Service team assisting with venue visits as required.

Customer and Relationship Management

• Maintaining good communications with other departments that are involved with or affected by project activity
• Determining appropriate training for Venue (client) staff in association with the sales and installations teams and implement post project completion processes
• Responsible for reporting progress of projects to Head of Project Management
• Work with the Accounts department and Account Handler to ensure that all projects are invoiced in a timely and appropriate manner
• Monitor industry pricing trends, reporting any significant findings when appropriate.

Level of education:

• Educated to degree level (or equivalent) in the field of audio / AV
• COSHH Awareness preferred
• Ladder Training preferred

Work Experience:

• At least 5 years’ relevant experience as an engineer for a technical installations company
• At least 2 years’ experience as a Project Manager within the technical installations sector or similar, with a proven track record

Professional requirements:

• Full, Clean UK Driving Licence
• Right to work and remain in the UK

Essential skills / experience:

• Strong business acumen with the ability to evaluate budgets and profit potential and work towards deadlines
• Technical experience of professional equipment
• Knowledge of PAVA System Integration and standards
• Strong knowledge of the principles of electricity
• Demonstrate proactive behaviour and initiative during technical installations
• Ability to read and understand audio system schematics
• Knowledge of establishing faults and restoring service requirements
• Able to work closely with the Senior Site Supervisors to oversee a team of installation engineers on multi-room / multi-site installations
• Ability to identify areas of training for the project delivery team
• Flexible approach to working hours
• Can accommodate frequent working away from the office
• Knowledge of working to industry standard accepted practices
• Knowledge on quality of workmanship and attention to detail
• Ability to read and understand system schematics

Our offer to you:

• Competitive Medical Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Program: free counselling, legal support & 24.7 help line
• Opportunities for training and career advancement