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Project Director

Anderselite

City Of London

On-site

GBP 60,000 - 100,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project Director to lead a significant national installation and upgrade programme for fire and security systems. This role involves managing multiple project teams across high-profile sites, ensuring timely and compliant delivery. The successful candidate will demonstrate proven experience in large-scale project management, particularly within the public sector, and possess strong leadership skills. Join a market-leading organization and make a substantial impact on the future of UK infrastructure and security enhancement, with a competitive salary and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary
Benefits package
Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

  • Proven experience in directing large-scale fire and security system installation programmes.
  • Strong background in working with public sector clients or government contracts.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the end-to-end delivery of fire and security installation projects nationwide.
  • Lead project planning, resource allocation, and risk management activities.

Skills

Project Management
Stakeholder Engagement
Risk Management
Leadership
Commercial Acumen

Tools

Gallagher Security Systems

Job description

Project Director - Fire & Security Installations Nationwide (Public Sector)
Location: UK-Wide
Salary: Competitive + Package
Sector: Fire & Security
Turnover: £50m+

We are seeking an experienced and driven Project Director to lead the delivery of a major national installation and upgrade programme across multiple high-profile UK sites. With a projected annual turnover of £50 million, this is a significant opportunity to shape and deliver one of the largest rollouts of high-level fire and security systems in the country.

About the Role:

As Project Director, you will take full responsibility for the successful planning, coordination, and execution of this large-scale programme. You'll be managing multiple project teams and subcontractors nationwide, ensuring works are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality and compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities:
  1. Oversee the end-to-end delivery of fire and security installation and upgrade projects across a portfolio of UK-wide sites.
  2. Lead project planning, stakeholder engagement, resource allocation, and risk management activities.
  3. Ensure full compliance with all relevant legislation, industry standards, and client specifications.
  4. Manage multi-disciplinary teams, including contractors, engineers, and consultants.
  5. Maintain and develop key relationships with public sector stakeholders and senior decision-makers.
  6. Track performance metrics and report to board-level executives on progress and KPIs.
We are looking for the following attributes:
  1. Proven experience in directing large-scale fire and security system installation programmes.
  2. Strong background in working with public sector clients or government contracts (essential).
  3. Deep understanding of Gallagher security systems - installation, configuration, and project-level integration (distinct advantage).
  4. Strong leadership and commercial acumen, with the ability to manage complex budgets and contractual obligations.
  5. Nationwide travel required - flexibility essential.
Why Join Us?
  1. Be part of a market-leading organisation at the forefront of UK-wide infrastructure and security enhancement.
  2. Drive a high-impact, high-value project with long-term strategic significance.
  3. Competitive salary and benefits package, with opportunities for career progression.

Please contact Mark Warrington on (phone number removed) for a confidential conversation around the role.

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