Project Manager

Our client is an Independent Security Systems Integrator, with expertise built over decades delivering security solutions for high-security, public space, transport, and infrastructure projects throughout the UK and Ireland

Working in collaboration with the sales, service, and commercial functions, you will effectively manage a range of implementation projects from inception through to close-out to agreed quality, time and cost criteria. Projects will vary in size and scope, so you should be equally comfortable and effective working as lead or part of a larger project team

 Their clients come from four distinct sectors: high security (government, CNI, utilities etc), police, local government and commercial. You should therefore be prepared to work within any or all of these markets, although you may have built your experience to date primarily in one area.  Given the size and nature of the clients we support, you will be able to demonstrate construction industry contracting practices (NEC3/4 /JCT frameworks) and will have strong project planning and resource management skills.  Importantly, you will be able to interface with a wide range of people from senior client representatives to suppliers, to other contracting organisations. 

Your main activities will be the management of on-site installation and commissioning engineering resources to achieve the in-scope contracted requirements and the development and maintenance of an agreed schedule of works with the client and other contracting parties. 

You will work closely with the Technical Design team to ensure accurate interpretation and delivery of agreed programmes. You will also take responsibility for the preparation of purchase requisitions to procure materials required on-site, as well as contracted resources to deliver and complete programmes.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivery of assigned projects to agreed quality, time and cost criteria.

• Management of multiple projects in a matrix organisation environment.

• Lead the assigned project team to achieve successful project outcomes.

• Development and maintenance of project scope definitions, plans and schedules, including the identification of resource requirements.

• Identification and management of project risks (threats and opportunities).

• Management of change – technical and commercial.

• Preparation and delivery of management/progress reports to senior management and clients (as appropriate), to agreed schedules.

• Identification of recovery plans in event of adverse project variances to recover project predicted outturn.

• Preparation of purchase requisitions to procure materials for projects managed.

• Providing support to ‘business winning’ team, as required.

• Support the business’ continuous improvement initiatives through, for example, contributing to learning from experience activities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience successfully managing multiple projects in multi-client environments with significant client facing exposure.

• Experience of ‘mid technology’ companies (SMEs) – experience of security / telecoms / electronics / technology industries advantageous.

• Good grounding in project management principles (i.e. APM Level ‘D’ preferred, PMI, PRINCE2 Practitioner) with formal life cycle management experience.

• Sound knowledge of CDM Regulations with experience of managing projects within CDM governed environments, contributing to effective health and safety planning, risk management, and coordination of relevant documentation and stakeholders.

• Excellent commercial awareness – knowledge of JCT/NEC3/4 Contract frameworks advantageous.

• Ability to develop appropriate relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• Excellent communication skills in written, spoken and through presentations.

• “Can do” attitude.

• Demonstrable commitment to developing others to raise the capabilities and performance of the business.

• Strong IT literacy with a good working knowledge of the Microsoft suite of tools (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Microsoft Project), and confidence using digital tools to support effective project delivery.

What We Offer

We offer a range of benefits that help make our client a great place to work. Please note that benefits may vary depending on region and role.

• Remote & Hybrid Working Supported

• Flexible Working, Around Core Hours

• Health & Wellbeing Programme

• Life Assurance (4 x Annual Salary)

• 5% Matched Pension Scheme

• Carry Over Holidays (Up To 5)

• Reward & Recognition Programme

• Long Service Rewards

Forward Assist Recruitment is operating as an employment agency. Forward Assist Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities employer; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Our client is a well-established Independent Security Systems Integrator delivering complex projects across high-security, public sector, transport and infrastructure environments throughout the UK and Ireland. This role offers the opportunity to take full ownership of multiple installation and implementation projects, managing them from initial planning through to successful delivery on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Working closely with technical, commercial and client stakeholders, you’ll lead project teams, coordinate on-site engineering resources, and ensure programmes are delivered in line with contractual frameworks such as NEC and JCT. It’s a dynamic, client-facing position suited to a commercially aware Project Manager who thrives in multi-project environments and is confident operating across a range of sectors including government, police, utilities and commercial clients.