Assistant Project Manager jobs in United Kingdom

AV Collaboration Project Manager

Locations: London, Birmingham, Bracknell

Working Pattern: Hybrid model combining office presence with home working

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 am-5:30 pm

Salary Range: £40,000-£45,000 plus comprehensive corporate benefits, a wide-ranging flexible benefits package, and two paid volunteering days each year

Interview Stages: Two-phase selection process

This position focuses on delivering collaboration-led projects from initial planning through to final completion. The role requires engagement with a wide range of stakeholders and full oversight of project governance, ensuring outcomes align with customer expectations and project scope. Candidates will need to either hold, or be willing to obtain, the relevant security clearance.

1. Project Planning & Coordination

Organise and drive the end-to-end delivery of collaboration initiatives, incorporating procurement, installation and testing activities for AV systems across event and corporate settings. Define project scope, objectives and success criteria, ensuring delivery is on time, within budget and in line with customer satisfaction.

2. Stakeholder Management

Act as the central point of communication for internal teams and external clients throughout the full lifecycle. Manage expectations, ensure clarity of deliverables and maintain alignment with client requirements and technical specifications.

3. Budget Management

Create, oversee and manage project budgets, ensuring resources are deployed appropriately and financial controls are maintained throughout delivery.

4. Team Leadership & Collaboration

Coordinate and lead multidisciplinary groups including engineers, designers, suppliers and contractors, ensuring workstreams progress cohesively and communication remains consistent.

5. Timeline Management

Produce detailed project schedules, monitor ongoing progress and adapt timelines where required to keep activity aligned with deadlines and key milestones.

6. Documentation & Reporting

Maintain comprehensive project documentation such as Statements of Work, change orders, schedules and progress updates in accordance with standard governance requirements. Provide routine reporting to senior leaders and customer contacts.

7. Compliance & Safety

Ensure all activities remain compliant with relevant legislation, industry frameworks and safety procedures.

1. PRINCE2 certification desirable; training will be provided if required.
2. Demonstrated enthusiasm for growing and developing within a Project Management career path.
3. Ability to handle several concurrent projects, manage priorities effectively and oversee resource allocation.
4. Strong written and spoken communication abilities with confidence engaging clients, suppliers and internal teams.
5. Understanding or awareness of AV technologies is advantageous.
6. Genuine interest in learning and expanding competence in project delivery roles.