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Security Project Manager
Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 + Car Allowance
Location: GBSM, London King's Cross – preferred, with remote/hybrid options considered
Travel: Regular nationwide travel required
Working Pattern: Hybrid / Remote considered
The Opportunity
Our client is a growing specialist security business looking for an experienced and self-driven Security Project Manager to manage the successful delivery of smaller-scale electronic security projects across the UK.
This role would suit a security professional with 2+ years' experience in security project management who enjoys being hands-on, managing projects from start to finish and working closely with clients, engineers, subcontractors, and contractors.
Projects will typically range from £1,000 to £10,000, covering a variety of commercial, retail, media, logistics, and other business environments.
The successful candidate will take ownership of their projects from initial planning through to installation, commissioning, and handover, ensuring each project is delivered on time, within budget, and to a high standard.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their project management career within a growing security business, with exposure to a broad range of clients, technologies, and project environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the full lifecycle of security projects from initial instruction through to completion and handover.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously, typically ranging from £1,000 to £10,000.
- Coordinate engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure efficient project delivery.
- Plan installation activities and coordinate site attendance.
- Carry out site visits as required to support project delivery.
- Act as a key point of contact for clients throughout the project.
- Liaise with main contractors, site teams, and other stakeholders where required.
- Ensure projects are delivered on time, within agreed scope, and within budget.
- Monitor project costs and support effective commercial management.
- Identify and resolve project issues quickly and effectively.
- Manage variations and additional works where required.
- Prepare and maintain project documentation, schedules, and progress reports.
- Ensure appropriate RAMS, permits, and health & safety requirements are in place.
- Coordinate testing, commissioning, and system handover.
- Ensure all project documentation is completed accurately and on time.
- Maintain high levels of customer service and client satisfaction.
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Systems & Technologies
Projects will involve a range of electronic security and associated systems, including:
- CCTV
- Access Control Systems (ACS)
- Intruder Detection Systems (IDS)
- Intercom Systems
- Public Address (PA) Systems
- Radio Systems
- IP Networks
- Building Management Systems (BMS)
The successful candidate should have a good working knowledge of electronic security systems and be confident coordinating engineers and subcontractors across different technologies.
About You
We are looking for a Security Project Manager with a minimum of 2 years' experience within the electronic security industry.
You Will Ideally Have
- 2+ years' experience in security project management or a closely related project delivery role.
- Experience delivering smaller-scale security projects, ideally in the £1,000–£10,000 range.
- Experience managing projects from initial instruction through to completion.
- Experience working with both direct clients and main contractors.
- A good technical understanding of electronic security systems.
- Experience coordinating engineers and subcontractors.
- The ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
- Strong organizational and administrative skills.
- Excellent communication and customer-service skills.
- Good commercial awareness and understanding of project costs.
- A proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.
- The ability to work independently and manage your own workload.
- Confidence working remotely with minimal supervision.
- Willingness to travel nationwide as required.
- A full UK driving licence.
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Typical Clients & Environments
The role will provide exposure to a diverse range of clients and environments, including:
- Retail and high-end retail
- Commercial
- Media
- Logistics and e-commerce
- Corporate environments
Projects may include new installations, system upgrades, extensions, replacements, and remedial works.
What's on Offer
- £45,000–£55,000 basic salary, depending on experience
- Car allowance
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- King's Cross office available, with remote working considered
- Variety of projects and client environments
- Regular UK-wide travel
- Opportunity to work across a broad range of security technologies
- A supportive and growing business
- Long-term career development opportunities within the security industry
Apply
If you have 2+ years' experience in security project management and are looking for an opportunity to develop your career within a growing specialist security business, we'd be keen to hear from you.
This is a hands-on project management position suited to someone who is organized, commercially aware, and confident dealing with clients, engineers, and contractors to ensure projects are delivered successfully.
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