ICTS Project Manager - London

Evolution (Electronic Security Systems) Ltd; Reading; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Private healthcare plan

Company pension

25 days annual leave

Life assurance

Ongoing training & development

Employee assistance programme

Annual private health screening

Job summary

Evolution (Electronic Security Systems) Ltd is seeking an experienced Project Manager to own the delivery of security system installations across diverse customer sites in the Reading area. You will plan, manage, and coordinate installations from order receipt to final handover, with autonomy and strong organizational skills.

The role requires overseeing schedules, budgets, and quality, collaborating with customers, sales and technical teams, and ensuring compliance with safety and contractual

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' Project Management experience on varied security installations.
• Strong knowledge of electronic security systems installation.
• Familiarity with NEC3/4, JCT or similar contract forms.
• Ability to generate and interpret a program of works using MS Project or similar.
• Proficient with Microsoft 365 suite, Visio, and job costing packages.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of projects from planning through installation, commissioning and handover.
• Develop and manage project schedules to meet milestones and customer commitments.
• Review specifications, contracts and technical requirements for successful delivery.
• Coordinate with customers, sales teams and technical stakeholders on system design and requirements.
• Manage resources and installation activities to deliver on time and within budget.
• Monitor project performance, costs and risks, escalating issues as needed.

Skills

Project Management

Security systems

Contract forms

MS Project

MS 365

Visio

Job costing

Tools

Microsoft Project

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

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• 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