Project Manager

North-PB

City Of London

On-site

GBP 75,000 - 105,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Healthcare and wellbeing programmes

Professional development and training

Flexible working arrangements

Employee assistance programmes

Job summary

North-PB is seeking a Physical Security Project Manager to lead end-to-end delivery of safety and security system projects in London. You will drive planning, execution and stakeholder engagement across live environments, including VMS, access control, and analytics.

The role requires extensive PM experience in data centres or critical infrastructure, strong governance, and hands-on knowledge of Genetec/Lenel and related technologies. A robust budget and change-control capability is essential.

Qualifications

Proven track record delivering security system projects.
Experience managing multi-site deployments in data centres or critical infrastructure.
Strong knowledge of physical security systems (access control, CCTV, intrusion).
Experience with project documentation (PID, RAID logs, schedules).

Responsibilities

Plan and mobilise by defining scope, objectives and timelines with stakeholders.
Lead delivery by coordinating safety and security systems across sites, ensuring quality and compliance.
Control progress, budget, risks and changes with structured change control.
Close and improve by delivering handover, stakeholder sign-off and lessons learned.

Skills

Extensive PM experience

Security systems knowledge

Multi-site delivery

Stakeholder management

ISO 27001/CPNI/GDPR knowledge

Genetec/Lenel/VMS experience

Budgeting & financial reporting

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Job Title: Physical Security Project Manager

Location: London

Salary: Competitive

Type: Permanent

Sector: Enterprise & Datacentre's

Job Description

The Physical Security Project Manager (PM) leads the end-to-end delivery of safety and security system projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. Acting as the central point of coordination, the PM drives project planning, execution, and stakeholder engagement — overseeing everything from initial scope definition to final handover. This role is critical in delivering complex technology deployments, including VMS, access control, video analytics, and integrated safety systems, across live operational environments.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Plan & Mobilise

Working with the design team to define scope, objectives, and timelines in collaboration with stakeholders
Build project plans, secure resources, and initiate delivery with aligned teams

Lead Delivery

Manage implementation of safety and security systems, ensuring quality and compliance (including VMS, access control, video analytics, and integrated safety systems)
Coordinate internal teams, third parties, and client stakeholders across sites

Control & Adapt

Monitor progress, budget, risks, and quality throughout the lifecycle
Handle scope changes, resource shifts, and unforeseen issues with structured change control

Close & Improve

Deliver successful handover with stakeholder sign-off
Lead post-project reviews to capture lessons learned and drive continuous improvement

Qualifications

For development purposes the following knowledge, skills and experience are required.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Extensive experience in project or operations management within data centres, critical infrastructure, or physical security environments.
Proven track record leading multi-site projects across the UK.
Strong technical knowledge of: Physical Security Systems (access control, CCTV, intrusion detection)
Desirable: Data Centre Infrastructure (power, cooling, cabling, fitouts)
Experience with P&L ownership, budgeting, and financial reporting.
Effective stakeholder management, with the ability to engage with clients, end-users, subcontractors, and technical vendors to align scope, budget, and timelines.
Deep understanding of compliance frameworks and standards including ISO 27001, CPNI, GDPR, and health & safety regulations.
Excellent communication and reporting skills, both written and verbal.
Demonstrated experience with the design, integration, and deployment of physical security systems, including Genetec, Lenel, and other Video Management Systems (VMS). (Training provided should these not be current accreditations)
Proficient in project management tools such as Microsoft Project, and capable of producing detailed project documentation including PID’s, Programmes, RAID logs, and stakeholder comms plans etc
Skilled in project delivery methodologies, with the ability to tailor strategies to suit the safety and security programme lifecycle.
Competent in risk management, quality assurance, and change control processes, particularly within security-sensitive environments.
Commitment to continuous professional development, with a passion for staying current with emerging security technologies and best practices.

DESIRABLE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

A recognised project management certification such as PMP, PRINCE2, or APM PMQ is highly desirable.
Hands-on involvement in POS integration, video analytics, facial recognition software, access control, intrusion detection, and CCTV surveillance technologies.
Familiarity with safety system design and compliance requirements, such as emergency notification systems, mass communication platforms, and relevant H&S and life safety standards.
Strong understanding of cyber-physical security risks, secure network architectures, and working alongside IT and InfoSec teams to ensure system resilience

Benefits

We offer a competitive remuneration package reflective of the candidate’s skills and experience, along with a range of benefits typical for roles within the IT sector , including: