Reports to: Project Director
Package/Salary: Remuneration and contract duration to be negotiated to suit project requirements, with potential for a permanent role.
Location: Remote and onsite working, with travel as required on a project-by-project basis.
Typical Project Values: £250k–£3m
Contract & Working Pattern:
This role may be delivered on a full-time basis or alongside another part-time engagement, subject to maintaining agreed input levels and project continuity.
Job Purpose The Project Manager (PM) is responsible for delivering projects successfully, on time and within budget. Acting as the primary representative of the company, the PM attends project meetings and ensures company interests are protected.
The PM leads the project team and works closely with engineers to ensure designs meet client requirements. They manage design/specification issues, document and authorise variations, issue RFIs, and oversee project documentation flow.
The PM develops and maintains the project programme, ensuring milestones are achieved, information flow is maintained, and delays affecting works are formally recorded. They coordinate site activities, allocate resources, and prepare and maintain RAMS in collaboration with design engineers.
The PM monitors project budgets, tracks expenditure, reports monthly to the Project Director, and ensures commercial matters are documented appropriately. Responsibility also includes timely preparation and submission of project close-out documentation.
Key Responsibilities Design Phase
- Liaise with client, consultants, and main contractor
- Prepare and maintain the overall project programme
- Manage design engineers and identify scope changes/variations
- Ensure all required equipment is incorporated into the design submission
- Prepare technical submissions and samples and secure approvals
- Negotiate competitive terms with suppliers
- Manage supply chain risk
- Place orders in line with programme requirements
- Ensure timely procurement and delivery
- Prepare and maintain RAMS
- Develop and manage installation and overall project programmes
- Schedule and procure installation labour
- Arrange material deliveries (including overseas shipping/documentation where required)
- Manage onsite installation teams
- Coordinate works and resolve issues with main contractor and other trades
- Document and report site issues affecting progress
- Prepare variation costings
- Ensure O&M documentation is compiled and submitted
- Attend agreed training and professional development
- Mentor and support less experienced team members
- Experience managing electrical or IT infrastructure contracts in construction
or AV, lighting, or rigging contracts
or delivery of large-scale events/productions - Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
- Commercial awareness and familiarity with JCT / NEC contracts
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organisational skills with ability to manage multiple projects
- Ability to prepare and interpret project schedules
- Ability to prioritise and work under pressure
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel / Word)
- Experience with MS Project or similar scheduling software
- Interest or knowledge in theatre or event production
- Ability to review and mark up drawings in AutoCAD or equivalent