Security Systems Project Manager
Location: London
Salary / Package: £50,000 to £60,000 + Car + Bonus
Technical Resources is working with a well-established UK security systems integrator to recruit a Security Systems Project Manager in Basildon. This is a hands-on, client-facing role managing security projects from initial survey through to delivery and handover.
The Role
Our client are looking for a Security Systems Project Manager to oversee a portfolio of projects typically valued between £10,000 and £200,000. You will manage multiple concurrent installations across education, corporate buildings and construction, coordinating engineers, subcontractors, materials and programme delivery.
You will be based from the Essex office and sites, with approximately two to three days per week split between office and site. Occasional travel to the North West will be required, approximately once every one to two months for manager meetings.
Responsibilities
Requirements
Location: London
Salary / Package: £50,000 to £60,000 + Car + Bonus
Technical Resources is working with a well-established UK security systems integrator to recruit a Security Systems Project Manager in Basildon. This is a hands-on, client-facing role managing security projects from initial survey through to delivery and handover.
The Role
Our client are looking for a Security Systems Project Manager to oversee a portfolio of projects typically valued between £10,000 and £200,000. You will manage multiple concurrent installations across education, corporate buildings and construction, coordinating engineers, subcontractors, materials and programme delivery.
You will be based from the Essex office and sites, with approximately two to three days per week split between office and site. Occasional travel to the North West will be required, approximately once every one to two months for manager meetings.
Responsibilities
- Manage multiple security installation projects from concept, survey and scoping through to commissioning and handover.
- Carry out site surveys, attend site and client meetings, and build strong long-term client relationships.
- Plan labour, materials and subcontractors to deliver projects safely, on time and within budget.
- Manage three direct engineers alongside specialist subcontractors.
- Ensure works comply with health and safety requirements, risk assessments and method statements.
- Provide technical support to engineers and clients across CCTV, access control, intruder alarms and barriers/gates.
- Monitor project costs, variations and profitability, with exposure to P&L.
- Report progress, risks and commercial performance to the MD and Operations Manager.
- Support future recruitment and team development as the business grows.
Requirements
- Proven experience managing security installation projects from enquiry to handover.
- Strong technical knowledge of CCTV, access control, intruder alarms and barriers/gates.
- Experience managing direct engineers and subcontractors.
- Strong planning, client-facing and communication skills.
- Solid understanding of health and safety on live sites.
- ECS card and full UK driving licence.
- SMSTS or SSSTS is beneficial.
- Experience across education, corporate and construction projects is beneficial.
- Exposure to P&L, cost control and variations is beneficial.
