ICTS Project Manager - London

Evolution Security; Croydon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Private healthcare

Company pension

25 days annual leave

Life assurance

Training & development

Employee assistance programme

Health screening

Job summary

Evolution Security is seeking an experienced Project Manager to own the delivery of security system installations across customer sites, ensuring safety, efficiency and high standards. You will plan, manage and coordinate projects from order receipt through to completion, leading Installation Engineers and subcontractors, and maintaining clear communication with customers and stakeholders.

The role requires at least 2 years of PM experience with electronic security systems, familiarity with

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of project management experience on varied security-related installations.
• Strong knowledge of Electronic Security systems installation.
• Familiarity with NEC3/4, JCT or similar contract forms.
• Proficient with Microsoft Project or similar project planning tools.
• Proficient with Microsoft 365, Visio and costing packages.

Responsibilities

• Own projects from planning through installation, commissioning and handover.
• Develop and manage project schedules to meet milestones and commitments.
• Review specifications, contracts and technical requirements for delivery.
• Coordinate with customers, sales teams and technical stakeholders on design and requirements.
• Coordinate equipment, resources and installation activities within time and budget.
• Monitor performance, costs and risks, escalating issues with corrective actions.
• Lead Installation Engineers and subcontractors to high workmanship standards.
• Maintain regular communication with customers and stakeholders on progress.
• Organise customer training and oversee commissioning, testing and handover.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Organisational skills

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft 365

Visio

Job costing software

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Project Manager to join our growing team. In this role, you will take ownership of the successful delivery of security system installations across a variety of customer sites, ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.

As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for planning, managing, and coordinating installation projects from order receipt through to completion. This is a highly autonomous position that requires strong organisational skills, excellent stakeholder management, and the ability to adapt to changing business priorities and project demands.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of assigned projects from planning through to installation, commissioning, and final handover.
• Develop and manage project schedules, ensuring all milestones and customer commitments are achieved.
• Review project specifications, contracts, and technical requirements to ensure successful project delivery.
• Collaborate with customers, sales teams, and technical stakeholders to confirm system design, resolve queries, and ensure solutions meet operational requirements.
• Coordinate equipment, resources, and installation activities to deliver projects safely, on time, and within budget.
• Monitor project performance, risks, costs, and profitability, escalating issues and implementing corrective actions where required.
• Lead and support Installation Engineers and subcontractors, ensuring high standards of workmanship and professionalism.
• Maintain regular communication with customers and key stakeholders, providing updates on project progress and timelines.
• Organise customer training where required and oversee commissioning, testing, and project completion activities.
• Ensure all project documentation, certifications, and handover packs are completed accurately and provided to the client.
• Support effective project invoicing by maintaining accurate records and providing timely project updates.
• Ensure full compliance with quality standards, Health & Safety regulations, environmental requirements, and industry best practices
• Adhere to GDPR, ISO 27001, and all company information security policies, promoting compliance across project teams.

• A minimum of 2 years’ Project Management experience with a similar cross section of jobs in quantity and values.
• Strong working knowledge of Electronic Security systems installation
• Training in, or a good awareness of, standard forms of contract such as NEC3/4, JCT etc.
• Competent to generate and understand a program of works with Microsoft Project or similar.
• Microsoft 365 suite, Visio, Job costing packages.

• We are employee-owned! Here at Evolution we have a unique employee ownership model which means that our entire team owns our business. You have the opportunity to become a beneficiary of our future success.
• Private Healthcare Plan
• Company pension
• 25 days annual leave + local bank holidays
• Life Assurance from day one of employment
• Ongoing training & development
• Employee assistance programme which offers 24/7 access to free health and wellbeing support
• Optional annual private health screening appointment fully funded by Evolution