Project Manager

Avk-Seg; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance- BUPA

Company Bonus Scheme

Flexible / hybrid working options

Ongoing training and careerDevelopment

Supportive, collaborative team

Job summary

AVK is seeking an experienced project leader to deliver complex power systems projects in the UK. You will manage scope, schedule and budget while building strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Reporting to an operations director, you will have autonomy to drive projects the AVK way, with hybrid working options, ongoing training and a supportive, collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering projects in power systems or related sectors.
• Demonstrated ownership, leadership and ability to drive teams to success.
• Ability to manage multiple key customers with high engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage projects to time and budget, with strong client engagement.
• Balance leadership, operational skill and strategic capability across project delivery.
• Maintain ownership and drive team performance in a collaborative environment.
• Communicate effectively with new and existing customers and stakeholders.
• Identify risks, allocate resources and make sound decisions under pressure.
• Support succession planning and ongoing team development.
• Uphold safety, quality and continuous improvement standards.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Commercial acumen

Client relationship mgmt

Results-driven delivery

Team development

Safety & quality

Adaptability

High-level communication

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.

• 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.

• Flexible / hybrid working options

• Ongoing training and career development

• Supportive, collaborative team environment

• Private Medical Insurance- BUPA

• CompanyBonus Scheme