Project Manager

Project Manager (Installations)

We are looking for a Project Manager to join a growing but already successful Security Installation company in central London. The mission of the Project Manager is to ensure all security system installations are delivered on schedule, and to both the clients and company standards.

Most of the work will be in and around the London area but there could be a requirement to travel further afield at times and they do have a presence in EMEA also.

If you’re a Project Engineer with leadership qualities and knowledge / experience of site management and have been involved with project delivery, then you will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Managing relationships between Clients, Sales and Operations.
• Managing project delivery.
• Site assessment including health and safety.
• Understanding of installation process.
• Maintaining documentation and standards.
• Attend project meetings as required, including production and distribution of minutes.
• Receive commercial project handover from the Sales Consultants.
• Supervise the technical/design handover between Sales and Operations.
• Take full responsibility for project programme and key dates.
• Provide accurate monthly forecast information.
• Identify, price, and agree variation orders through to billing and payment.
• Ensure the integrity of subcontract arrangements to minimise risk.

Proficiencies

• An excellent understanding of IP Security Systems installations (CCTV, Access Control, Intruder)
• We are looking for someone with a positive, energetic attitude to their work and work environment.
• The ideal candidate will be a customer-focused, leadership professional, who appreciates a challenge and thrives on accountability and being responsible for delivery excellence.
• Self-motivated and possess strong project delivery experience, supported by an obvious technical aptitude, and will be responsible for managing multiple projects, typically ranging to £500,000.
• Excellent time management skills.
• IT literacy, MS Office and ideally proficient in MS Project.
• A proven problem solver and a can-do attitude.
• Self-improvement, the ability, and aptitude to learn new systems.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build rapport and trust quickly.
• An understanding of operational requirements and how they relate to project delivery.
• Competence in budget control and a strategic approach to margin protection.
• Commercially aware with experience and understanding of the features and risks of commercial contracts.
• Demonstrable technical aptitude and able to understand schematics, connection diagrams and site plans.

What we’re looking for

• Willingness to travel and work out of hours where necessary to achieve results.
• Minimum of 5 years industry experience working within security installations.
• Previously worked in a security systems project engineer or project manager role.
• A working knowledge of commonly used contracts such as NEC/JCT etc.
• Experience of working for a CDM principal contractor or a CDM environment.
• IOSH Managing Safely qualified or similar e.g., SSSTS or SMSTS.
• ECS certified or ability to acquire certification.
• Previous experience of working within an ISO9001 and NSI standards company.
• Full UK car driving license.

Remuneration

• £48K - £52K DOE
• Company vehicle / travel card
• Bonus Scheme
• Flexible working hours including WFH
• Company pension
• Professional development and training
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays and Christmas break