Project Manager

The Physical Security Project Manager (PM) leads the end-to-end delivery of safety and security system projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. Acting as the central point of coordination, the PM drives project planning, execution, and stakeholder engagement — overseeing everything from initial scope definition to final handover. This role is critical in delivering complex technology deployments, including VMS, access control, video analytics, and integrated safety systems, across live operational environments.

Responsibilities

• Plan & Mobilise: Working with the design team to define scope, objectives, and timelines in collaboration with stakeholders. Build project plans, secure resources, and initiate delivery with aligned teams.
• Lead Delivery: Manage implementation of safety and security systems, ensuring quality and compliance (including VMS, access control, video analytics, and integrated safety systems). Coordinate internal teams, third parties, and client stakeholders across sites.
• Control & Adapt: Monitor progress, budget, risks, and quality throughout the lifecycle. Handle scope changes, resource shifts, and unforeseen issues with structured change control.
• Close & Improve: Deliver successful handover with stakeholder sign-off. Lead post-project reviews to capture lessons learned and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

For development purposes the following knowledge, skills and experience are required.

Skills and Experience

• Extensive experience in project or operations management within data centres, critical infrastructure, or physical security environments.
• Proven track record leading multi-site projects across the UK.
• Strong technical knowledge of: Physical Security Systems (access control, CCTV, intrusion detection).
• Desirable: Data Centre Infrastructure (power, cooling, cabling, fitouts).
• Experience with P&L ownership, budgeting, and financial reporting.
• Effective stakeholder management, with the ability to engage with clients, end-users, subcontractors, and technical vendors to align scope, budget, and timelines.
• Deep understanding of compliance frameworks and standards including ISO 27001, CPNI, GDPR, and health & safety regulations.
• Excellent communication and reporting skills, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated experience with the design, integration, and deployment of physical security systems, including Genetec, Lenel, and other Video Management Systems (VMS). (Training provided should these not be current accreditations).
• Proficient in project management tools such as Microsoft Project, and capable of producing detailed project documentation including PID’s, Programmes, RAID logs, and stakeholder comms plans etc.
• Skilled in project delivery methodologies, with the ability to tailor strategies to suit the safety and security programme lifecycle.
• Competent in risk management, quality assurance, and change control processes, particularly within security-sensitive environments.
• Commitment to continuous professional development, with a passion for staying current with emerging security technologies and best practices.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• A recognised project management certification such as PMP, PRINCE2, or APM PMQ is highly desirable.
• Hands-on involvement in POS integration, video analytics, facial recognition software, access control, intrusion detection, and CCTV surveillance technologies.
• Familiarity with safety system design and compliance requirements, such as emergency notification systems, mass communication platforms, and relevant H&S and life safety standards.
• Strong understanding of cyber-physical security risks, secure network architectures, and working alongside IT and InfoSec teams to ensure system resilience.

Benefits

We offer a competitive remuneration package reflective of the candidate’s skills and experience, along with a range of benefits typical for roles within the IT sector, including:

• Generous holiday entitlement.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Healthcare and wellbeing programmes.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Flexible working arrangements subject to business needs.
• Employee assistance programmes.