CCTV Project Manager

Pertemps; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employment agency seeks a CCTV Project Manager to oversee a significant upgrade and expansion project across London facilities. You will lead governance, contract negotiations, and compliance for a major public sector initiative. The ideal candidate has experience in managing infrastructure projects and a deep understanding of UK CCTV legislation. This role offers a day rate of £400–£450 and requires hybrid work flexibility.

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a project manager for CCTV/security/infrastructure projects.
• In-depth understanding of GDPR and compliance standards.
• Experience in contract management across multi-vendor public sector projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of the CCTV upgrade and expansion.
• Prepare board-level governance documentation and project plans.
• Ensure compliance with legal standards.

Skills

CCTV/security project management

Knowledge of UK CCTV legislation

Contract negotiation

Communication skills

Budget management

Education

PRINCE2/Agile certification (desirable)

Job description

CCTV Project Manager

Location: London

Day Rate: £400–£450 per day (umbrella)

Contract: 6–12 months, long‑term potential

Role Overview

Lead the delivery of a strategic CCTV upgrade and expansion across London facilities as part of a major £3m investment. This hands‑on contract will focus on public sector/infrastructure project leadership, compliance, and commercialisation, requiring an experienced manager able to deliver governance, reporting, contract negotiation, and asset/service enhancement for long‑term civic security.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver all phases of the CCTV investment programme: scoping, procurement, deployment, closure.
• Prepare board‑level governance documentation, maintain project plans and write high‑standard progress reports.
• Ensure legislative compliance (incl. Data Protection, Surveillance Camera Code of Practice), and maintain robust contract management practices.
• Lead supplier search, contract negotiation, and ongoing relationship management for installations and maintenance.
• Identify, champion, and implement opportunities for commercialising CCTV assets or services (income generation, cost savings, technological upgrades).
• Engage key internal and external stakeholders through professional presentations and consultative advice.
• Monitor and report on project financials, contributing to value for money and risk management.

Essential Experience & Skills

• Track record as a project manager for CCTV/security/infrastructure projects, ideally in public sector/local authority environments.
• In‑depth knowledge of UK CCTV legislation, GDPR, and compliance standards.
• Contract negotiation/management experience across multi‑vendor public sector projects.
• Proven commercial awareness: delivering service improvements, asset expansion, or revenue streams.
• Confident communicator, able to report and present to senior and civic stakeholders.
• Experience managing medium‑to‑large budgets and measurable project outcomes.
• Desirable: PRINCE2/Agile certification, and prior experience with commercialisation of public sector assets.

Contract Terms

• Six‑month initial contract, extendable to 12 months subject to project progress.
• Day rate: £400–£450 via umbrella.
• Hybrid/onsite as required (London travel essential for meetings, site delivery, and stakeholder business).