Security Systems Manager

Effective security is about assessing risks and consequences and taking appropriate steps. It’s about products, people, innovation, and ongoing processes. Ultimately, it’s about partnering with a solutions provider who’s prepared to support you at every level. CIS Innovative Solutions is the managed service division of CIS Security.

As Security Systems Manager, you will be responsible for managing planned preventative maintenance and installation projects across your portfolio. This role is hybrid working, with visits to sites in the south of England and meetings at CIS Head Office or our London based offices as required.

The role's main function is to manage planned preventative maintenance and projects through conducting on-site surveys, client meetings, auditing service partners and attending SLA meetings. This role is well suited to a project engineer looking to move into their first management role, you will be joining an experienced team that will provide on the job training and mentoring.

• Manage customer expectations and develop a lasting relationship.
• Manage and create supply chain relationships.
• Conduct onsite surveys and produce comprehensive quotations and specification documents.
• Accurately price jobs and analyse profitability.
• Identify the physical resources needed for project completion.
• Ensure all information and equipment needed by engineers is made available - site plans, drawings, project minutes and specific information e.g., operational challenges, health and safety implications.
• Ensure all relevant documentation is complete i.e., risk assessments, method statements, operation, and maintenance manuals.
• Management maintenance team ensuring project is completed within the time frame and to budget, via SLA documents and meetings.
• Manage resources and budgets to implement projects within allotted time frames.
• Work with stakeholders effectively, communicating on all platforms, managing timelines.
• Support CIS Bids Team with tender opportunities.

• Experience of Access Control, CCTV Systems and Intruder Systems are a must.
• Possess a clear criminal record with zero convictions of any kind and meet with the requirements to pass a CRB /DBS check and the full screening process required in the security industry.
• Applicants must have technical experience of electronic security systems, be able to identify on site security issues and design industry compliant systems which mitigate risk and meet customer expectations.
• Be prepared to travel as part of the role & responsibilities.
• Be personable and able to communicate professionally at all levels.
• Be able to work under pressure being flexible and adaptive to situations.
• Be well organised and maintain excellent time management in both personal punctuality and delivery of work.
• Be able to work as well in a team or independently.
• Be self-motivated, and both technically and logically adept at problem solving.

• Health care plan (HSF)
• Perk Box (HSF) - discounts & offers from cinema tickets to days out
• Cycle to work scheme
• First class training allowing you to develop your skills
• A view for career development
• Long service & Employee Recognition awards
• And much more!!

A globally recognised Security Solutions Specialist delivering service excellence, to our Customers, Colleagues, and Communities. CIS is an independently owned business providing professional security solutions across the UK and Ireland. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. They have a sense of belonging and togetherness that manifests itself in operational excellence and world-class customer service. CIS Security is a multi-award-winning company, recently being awarded World's Happiest Workplace in 2025.

At CIS Security Ltd, we do not just accept difference - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our Customers, Colleagues, and Communities. CIS Security Ltd is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, quality, and business needs. Due to the volume of applications, if we have not contacted you within three weeks of initial contact then unfortunately you have not been successful on this occasion.