Job Title: Senior Project Manager (Audio Visual & Technical Solutions)

Department: Projects

Location: Hybrid (Essex, Herts, London)

Full-Time Position

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Project Manager to join our growing team, bringing expertise in both the corporate sector and specialized industries like air and defence. This exciting role will involve the management of high-profile audio visual and technical solution installations for global exhibitions, conferences, live events, and virtual studios. As a Senior Project Manager, you’ll take the lead on complex projects, ensuring that every detail is executed to the highest standards and on time.

Key Responsibilities:

• Client Liaison & Quotation Development: Understand and interpret client briefs, providing both commercially viable and technically sound quotations in a timely manner.
• Client Communication: Work closely with clients ahead of events, ensuring all necessary details are covered and we are fully prepared to deliver exceptional results.
• AV Installations Management: Oversee the smooth execution of AV installations both pre-show and on-site, ensuring the highest quality and exceeding client expectations.
• Project Cost Control: Manage project costs to ensure high profit margins while maintaining exceptional quality and client satisfaction.
• Virtual Studio Management: Support the management of the Virtual Studio, ensuring proper scheduling and documentation protocols are followed.
• Timeline Creation: Develop project timelines for both client-facing and internal use to ensure all key deadlines are met.
• On-Site Leadership: Lead the on-site management of crew, external contractors, and equipment as needed.
• Health & Safety Oversight: Ensure all health and safety standards are met and that necessary briefings are held for on-site teams.
• Post-Event Reviews: Organize post-event reviews to evaluate operational performance, assess profitability, and develop action plans for continuous improvement.
• Client Support: Provide additional on-site client support as needed to ensure smooth event delivery.
• Logistics Coordination: Liaise with the warehouse and logistics teams to ensure event preparation schedules and kit loading processes are handled efficiently.
• Travel & Accommodation Coordination: Ensure the logistics team is fulfilling all travel and accommodation requirements for staff and crew.
• Administrative Support: Oversee the timely completion of office administration related to project management, ensuring efficiency at every stage.
• Business Development: Engage with clients and stakeholders to help grow existing accounts and seek new business opportunities in the marketplace.

Key Competencies:

• Client Focus: Ability to interpret clients’ needs and build strong relationships to deliver services that exceed expectations.
• Stakeholder Management: Strong communication skills across all levels, ensuring clear, concise, and accurate messaging to all parties involved.
• Organizational Skills: Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and delegate appropriately in a fast-paced environment.
• Initiative & Innovation: Identifies new opportunities, proactively suggesting improvements to operations and workflows.
• Influencing & Leadership: Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate teams, influence key stakeholders, and command respect.
• Commercial Awareness: Solid understanding of business operations and the ability to balance cost, quality, and profitability in project delivery.
• Teamwork: Ability to work well in a team, contributing to the collective success of the organization.
• Resilience: Demonstrates persistence and a positive attitude, especially when facing challenges on complex projects.

Essential Experience:

• Experience in Defence & Aerospace: Previous project management experience within the air and defence sector, or a similar highly regulated industry, is essential.
• Corporate Experience: Experience managing large-scale, high-profile corporate events, conferences, and exhibitions.
• AV/Technical Solutions: A strong background in managing audio-visual and technical installations for live events or exhibitions.
• Project Management: Minimum of 5 years of project management experience in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.
• Health & Safety Compliance: Knowledge of and experience with health and safety standards, especially in the event or technical installations sector.

What We Offer:

• Hybrid Working: Flexible working arrangement, based in Essex, Herts, and London.
• Career Development: Opportunities for personal and professional growth within an expanding and dynamic industry.
• Exciting Projects: Work with cutting-edge technology in global events across diverse sectors.
• Collaborative Environment: Join a motivated team of professionals who value innovation, creativity, and efficiency.

If you are an experienced Senior Project Manager with a background in defence, aerospace, or corporate events and a passion for delivering exceptional technical solutions, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to be part of a dynamic team delivering outstanding events worldwide.

To apply: Please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and motivation for applying.