AV Project Manager - Keystone Building
University of Glasgow
Glasgow,
Scotland,
United Kingdom
Other
Skilled Worker
Job posted on September 12, 2025
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Posted 04 September 2025 Salary Grade 7, £41,064 - £46,049 per annum End date 14 September 2025 LocationGlasgow Reference181394 Expiry 14 September 2025 at 23:45
Job Description
Please note, this vacancy is open to current University of Glasgow employees only
Job Purpose
This post is a 6-month temporary acting up role to provide resilience to our existing team structure.
As a member of the Audio-visual (AV)Team, the post holder will provide comprehensive management and technical expertise to ensure that external and in house installations and fault repairs are completed to a high standard, ensuring that the AV Team Manager and relevant stakeholders are kept fully appraised of issues and/or quality concerns as they arise. Provide specialist technical expertise in the Audio-Visual discipline and be responsible for the planning, delivery, installation, commissioning, and operability of University audio-visual systems.
Main Duties And Responsibilities
Knowledge/Qualifications
Knowledge, qualifications, skills and experience
Essential:
A1 Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 9, (Ordinary Degree, Scottish Vocational Qualification level 4), or equivalent (including professional accreditation with relevant formal training), and experience of personal development in a similar AV related role(s) OR Ability to demonstrate the competencies required to undertake the duties associated with this level of post having acquired the necessary knowledge and skills in a similar role(s).
A2 Sound knowledge and proven track record of delivering all aspects of AV design and installation, as well as site practices, particularly within a large complex built environment.
A3 An up-to-date and comprehensive knowledge of AV design and installation standards and codes of practice.
A4 Ability to apply specialist knowledge and provide advice to resolve problems.
Desirable:
B1 An appreciation of the impact of the Equality Act 2010 on AV design and installation.
Skills
Essential:
C1 Proven ability to read, create and understand Architectural/Services drawings, Bills of Quantities and project specifications.
C2 Excellent organisation and time management skills with the ability to prioritise a challenging schedule.
C3 Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective professional working relationships.
C4 Excellent organisational skills and time management with the ability to prioritise a challenging schedule.
C5 Good IT skills with proficiency in the use of industry standards software.
C6 Good administration and record keeping skills.
C7 Negotiating and influence skills, together with tact and diplomacy to settle minor site issues.
C8 Proactive and self-motivated with the ability to work independently or as an integral part of a cohesive team and contribute positively to team objectives.
C9 Good report writing skills with ability to produce clear and concise documents and technical reports.
C10 Ability to work productively and calmly in urgent situations.
C11 Ability to share knowledge, experience and opinion with other team members.
C12 Ability to conduct ad-hoc risk assessments.
Desirable:
D1 A clean current UK Driving Licence.
Experience
Essential:
E1 Proven experience in a similar role.
E2 Relevant and up to date experience of working in an AV installation team.
E3 Experience of producing concise reports.
E4 Experience of delivery in a high consumer-focused environment.
E5 Experience of the construction industry and practical site experience.
E6 Experience of making systematic and rational judgments based on relevant information.
Desirable:
F1 Experience of the range of trade disciplines within the AV Industry.
F2 Experience of Mechanical and Electrical Services.
F3 Experience of working in a public sector organisation.
Other:
G1 A flexible and adaptable attitude to duties undertaken and a willingness to work out with core hours from time to time to meet organisational objectives is required. This will include attendance at essential services shutdowns.
G2 A commitment to continuous professional development (CPD).
G3 The role involves tasks that may require mobility and physical activity typical of construction site environments. Reasonable adjustments and support will be considered to enable individuals to carry out these duties effectively.
Terms and Conditions
Salary will be Grade 7, £41,064 - £46,049 per annum.
This post is full time and fixed term for up to 6 months from agreed start date.
Closing date: 23:45 11th September 2025
The University of Glasgow has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. If you require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the UK, you will be required to meet the eligibility requirements of the visa route to be assigned a Certificate of Sponsorship.
Please note that this post may be eligible to be sponsored under the Skilled Worker visa route if tradeable points can be used under the Skilled Worker visa rules. For more information please visit: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.
As a valued member of our team, you can expect:
1 A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.
2 An excellent employment package with generous terms and conditions including 41 days of leave for full time staff, pension - pensions handbook https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/payandpensions/pensions/, benefits and discount packages.
3 A flexible approach to working.
4 A commitment to support your health and wellbeing, including a free 6-month UofG Sport membership for all new staff joining the University https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/staff/healthwellbeing/.
We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/.
We endorse the principles of Athena Swan https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan/ and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.
We are investing in our organisation, and we will invest in you too. Please visit our website https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs/ for more information.
APPLY NOW
Posted 04 September 2025 Salary Grade 7, £41,064 - £46,049 per annum End date 14 September 2025 LocationGlasgow Reference181394 Expiry 14 September 2025 at 23:45
Job Description
Please note, this vacancy is open to current University of Glasgow employees only
Job Purpose
This post is a 6-month temporary acting up role to provide resilience to our existing team structure.
As a member of the Audio-visual (AV)Team, the post holder will provide comprehensive management and technical expertise to ensure that external and in house installations and fault repairs are completed to a high standard, ensuring that the AV Team Manager and relevant stakeholders are kept fully appraised of issues and/or quality concerns as they arise. Provide specialist technical expertise in the Audio-Visual discipline and be responsible for the planning, delivery, installation, commissioning, and operability of University audio-visual systems.
Main Duties And Responsibilities
- To work closely with the assigned external AV contractor/integrators to project manage the ongoing major capital project for the Keystone building.
- Manage, create, and carry out all aspects of ‘in-house’ commissioning, AV layout drawings, scope, Bill of Materials (BOM), cable schedules, rack layout, schematics, surveys, resource allocation, organising materials and consumables, monitoring progress, purchases, and ordering. Identify if other teams, stakeholders, or contractors are required.
- To manage, supervise and inspect works carried out by AV contractors in relation to the audio-visual installation, by regular or daily site visits, to ensure that they are built according to Audio-visual Design Drawings and Specifications and Codes of Practice, and that good standard of workmanship is achieved.
- To keep the End User Computing (EUC) line managers and University Senior Project Managers/Project Managers/Senior Clerk of Works regularly appraised of progress of works and bring to their attention design problems or other installation issues that may arise on site, so that they can be timeously dealt with.
- To inspect installation works and complete defects lists for reflection by the AV Contractor and actively work through these defects to a satisfactory outcome before handover to the University.
- To also have an understanding of the M&E aspects of the project, in relation to the audiovisual design, and to actively engage in the aspects of the Mechanical and the minor Electrical Inspections whilst on site so far as reasonably practicable.
- To assist in the multi discipline Inspection Team on the projects by referring concerns to the appropriate Clerk of Works (Services), where appropriate.
- Work collaboratively with others, including within the wider College/Institute/School and where relevant with external contacts, to enhance the delivery of the service aims and support the broader strategic aims of the University. To lead small project teams in delivery.
- To attend design team meetings and provide technical input to design and development. To attend post completion design team review meetings and provide detailed appraisal and feedback on design and construction process and procedures.
- To undertake such duties, training, and work flexibly as reasonably required and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility and remuneration of the post. To conduct yourself in a courteous manor to all staff, colleagues, and maintain a high standard of professionalism required for this post.
Knowledge/Qualifications
Knowledge, qualifications, skills and experience
Essential:
A1 Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 9, (Ordinary Degree, Scottish Vocational Qualification level 4), or equivalent (including professional accreditation with relevant formal training), and experience of personal development in a similar AV related role(s) OR Ability to demonstrate the competencies required to undertake the duties associated with this level of post having acquired the necessary knowledge and skills in a similar role(s).
A2 Sound knowledge and proven track record of delivering all aspects of AV design and installation, as well as site practices, particularly within a large complex built environment.
A3 An up-to-date and comprehensive knowledge of AV design and installation standards and codes of practice.
A4 Ability to apply specialist knowledge and provide advice to resolve problems.
Desirable:
B1 An appreciation of the impact of the Equality Act 2010 on AV design and installation.
Skills
Essential:
C1 Proven ability to read, create and understand Architectural/Services drawings, Bills of Quantities and project specifications.
C2 Excellent organisation and time management skills with the ability to prioritise a challenging schedule.
C3 Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective professional working relationships.
C4 Excellent organisational skills and time management with the ability to prioritise a challenging schedule.
C5 Good IT skills with proficiency in the use of industry standards software.
C6 Good administration and record keeping skills.
C7 Negotiating and influence skills, together with tact and diplomacy to settle minor site issues.
C8 Proactive and self-motivated with the ability to work independently or as an integral part of a cohesive team and contribute positively to team objectives.
C9 Good report writing skills with ability to produce clear and concise documents and technical reports.
C10 Ability to work productively and calmly in urgent situations.
C11 Ability to share knowledge, experience and opinion with other team members.
C12 Ability to conduct ad-hoc risk assessments.
Desirable:
D1 A clean current UK Driving Licence.
Experience
Essential:
E1 Proven experience in a similar role.
E2 Relevant and up to date experience of working in an AV installation team.
E3 Experience of producing concise reports.
E4 Experience of delivery in a high consumer-focused environment.
E5 Experience of the construction industry and practical site experience.
E6 Experience of making systematic and rational judgments based on relevant information.
Desirable:
F1 Experience of the range of trade disciplines within the AV Industry.
F2 Experience of Mechanical and Electrical Services.
F3 Experience of working in a public sector organisation.
Other:
G1 A flexible and adaptable attitude to duties undertaken and a willingness to work out with core hours from time to time to meet organisational objectives is required. This will include attendance at essential services shutdowns.
G2 A commitment to continuous professional development (CPD).
G3 The role involves tasks that may require mobility and physical activity typical of construction site environments. Reasonable adjustments and support will be considered to enable individuals to carry out these duties effectively.
Terms and Conditions
Salary will be Grade 7, £41,064 - £46,049 per annum.
This post is full time and fixed term for up to 6 months from agreed start date.
Closing date: 23:45 11th September 2025
The University of Glasgow has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. If you require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the UK, you will be required to meet the eligibility requirements of the visa route to be assigned a Certificate of Sponsorship.
Please note that this post may be eligible to be sponsored under the Skilled Worker visa route if tradeable points can be used under the Skilled Worker visa rules. For more information please visit: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.
As a valued member of our team, you can expect:
1 A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.
2 An excellent employment package with generous terms and conditions including 41 days of leave for full time staff, pension - pensions handbook https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/payandpensions/pensions/, benefits and discount packages.
3 A flexible approach to working.
4 A commitment to support your health and wellbeing, including a free 6-month UofG Sport membership for all new staff joining the University https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/staff/healthwellbeing/.
We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/.
We endorse the principles of Athena Swan https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan/ and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.
We are investing in our organisation, and we will invest in you too. Please visit our website https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs/ for more information.