Project Manager in Dartford

We are looking for a Project Manager to join our Operations team, responsible for delivering audio‑visual projects from initiation through to completion. You will lead multi‑disciplinary project teams, manage project finances and schedules, and ensure all projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards, while maintaining strong client relationships throughout the delivery lifecycle. This is a hands‑on delivery role requiring strong organisational, communication, and commercial awareness, with escalation to senior project and operations leadership where required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Delivery
  • Deliver audio‑visual projects from start to finish, ensuring outcomes meet agreed scope, timelines, budget, and quality standards.
  • Plan and manage project activities including resource planning, engineer scheduling, site coordination, and client liaison.
  • Ensure projects are delivered in line with Electrosonic quality management processes and documented procedures.
• Commercial & Financial Management
  • Manage all aspects of project financial performance, including budgets, forecasts, invoicing, variations, and margin control.
  • Understand contractual requirements and proactively manage scope changes, identifying and recovering variation income.
  • Accurately estimate labour and materials costs and apply learning to improve future project planning and estimation.
• Risk, Governance & Compliance
  • Identify and manage project risks and issues, implementing mitigation plans and escalating as appropriate.
  • Ensure health & safety documentation is in place and safe systems of work are followed throughout project delivery.
  • Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date project documentation and job files.
  • Ensure mandatory compliance with information security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Technical & Client Engagement
  • Interpret customer requirements and ensure delivered solutions align with agreed specifications and contractual obligations.
  • Maintain a sound working knowledge of audio‑visual systems and installation techniques to support effective delivery.
  • Liaise with internal departments, clients, and contractors to coordinate responsibilities and expectations clearly.
• Environment & Conduct
  • Support and maintain project environmental plans, promoting environmentally responsible working practices.
  • Represent Electrosonic with a high level of professional conduct, communication, and presentation.

Person Specification:

• Experience & Knowledge
  • Degree qualified in a relevant technical discipline, or demonstrable experience in the audio‑visual or related industry.
  • Experience delivering audio‑visual or technical installation projects.
  • Broad knowledge of audio‑visual installations across corporate and/or entertainment environments.
• Skills & Competencies
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks under pressure.
  • Ability to lead and motivate project teams to achieve delivery objectives.
  • Good understanding of project budgets, schedules, and financial control.
  • Ability to identify risks, solve problems, and adapt delivery plans as required.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Technical & Tools
  • Competent in Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, and project reporting tools.
  • Understanding of the key stages of a project lifecycle and their interdependencies.
• Additional Requirements
  • PRINCE2 qualification (or equivalent) is an advantage.
  • Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to client sites.

What we offer:

• Excellent opportunities for career development.
• Investment in your learning and development.
• Employee Recognition Scheme.
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• The opportunity to purchase additional holiday.
• Health Cash Benefit.
• Season Travel Ticket Loan.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Tech-scheme.
• Friendly and supportive working environment.

At Electrosonic, diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) are fundamental to our mission of designing, building, and supporting innovative technology solutions that create lasting experiences where people live, work, and play.