Project Manager - Electrical / Security - (Northern England / Scotland)

ZipRecruiter; North East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the security sector is seeking a motivated Project Manager for installation projects in North England and Southern Scotland. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing project delivery, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget, with a strong focus on maximizing revenue and margins. Responsibilities include stakeholder communication, risk management, and adherence to health and safety protocols. Candidates should have a minimum of four years of experience in the security industry, coupled with a solid understanding of project management methodologies.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years Security Industry Experience.
• Good understanding of Project Management methodology and delivery, preferably within a security environment.
• Strong commercial focus to ensure projects are delivered on budget, on time and to agreed quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the delivery of the installation portfolio assigned within the region.
• Review of contractual requirements prior to Project initiation to ensure delivery against time, cost and quality.
• Identify, mitigate and manage risks associated with project delivery.
• Management of all ongoing projects to maximise revenue.
• Coordination and liaison with engineers, contractors, and the wider project team.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Communication

Risk Management

Revenue Maximization

Safety Compliance

Education

Prince II or equivalent Project Management Methodology

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for a highly motivated Project Manager with installation experience for a well-known security client, role to be based north England, southern Scotland. Candidates with CCTV, Alarm, Security, Building Management Systems, Electrical systems.

The position is responsible for the delivery of the installation portfolio assigned within the region, and other areas as assigned. To delivery installation projects on time and on budget maximising monthly, quarterly and yearly revenue, with a view of maximising margin potential and contributing to the installation business plan set for the year.

Responsibilities

• Review of contractual requirements prior to Project initiation to ensure delivery against time, cost and quality
• Identify, mitigate and manage risks associated with project delivery
• Management of all ongoing projects to maximise revenue and NRM
• To coordinate and liaise with the engineers, contractors and the wider project team to deliver projects on time, within budget.
• Attend and pre-start and project closure meetings
• Management of stakeholder communication including weekly reporting on project progress and financial performance where necessary.
• To ensure relevant and effective communication is maintained at all times with clients
• Follow agreed process and documentation for management of projects, including variations, WOA’s and lessons learned
• Attend all relevant project meetings as and when required
• Provide cash flow forecast and revenue profiles, seeking approval as and when necessary, from the senior team where projects deviate from plan.
• Support, manage and mentor the Project Management team including accuracy of forecast and cost control
• Promote a safe working environment by ensuring compliance with Health and Safety procedures, identifying areas of risk and reporting any faults to the appropriate department.
• Any other duties as reasonably required by the business

Competencies

• Adhering to Principles and Values
• Inspires trust by treating all individuals in a fair and consistent manner Maintains confidentiality.
• Holds to agreements made with others Declares own intentions in dealing with others Does not deliberately mislead others.
• Admits to mistakes.
• A demonstrable ability to understand, follow and manage a sales process. Persuading and Influencing
• Makes a strong personal impression on others.
• Creates an immediate, positive, and credible impression on others. Takes care to present self effectively.
• Communicate progress and successes within the business unit and to the wider business audience.
• Establishes long term relationships and useful contacts Encourages and assists others to develop people networks Relates well to people at all levels.
• Uses humour appropriately to enhance relationships with others. Presenting and communicating information.
• Expresses opinions, information, and key points of an argument clearly
• Responds quickly to the needs of an audience and to their reactions and feedback and Projects credibility.
• Coping with Pressures and Setbacks.
• Able to work productively in a pressurised environment, remains calm and objective under pressure.
• Keeps emotions under control during difficult situations.
• Avoids emotional displays that may negatively affect interpersonal relationships or performance Effectively manages own emotions.
• Balances the demands of work and personal life; maintains a positive outlook at work Shows an optimistic outlook towards work.
• Recovers quickly from setbacks Recovers from past failures Keeps difficulties in perspective.
• Handles criticism well and learns from it.

Person Specification

Essential

• Good understanding of Project Management methodology and delivery, preferably within a security environment
• Experience of revenue and install margin maximisation
• Delivery of multiple ongoing projects
• Experience of managing large or multiple projects in a security environment
• A strong commercial focus to ensure projects are delivered on budget, on time and to agreed quality standards.
• Experience of financial/resource forecasting and planning to anticipate future requirements and to mitigate risk
• Good understanding of administering contracts
• A minimum of 4 Years Security Industry Experience

Desirable

• Working with NEC / JCT contract
• Prince II or equivalent Project Management Methodology

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