Security Supervisor

Freedom Communications (now part of GCI); Sunderland; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Security Project Manager to oversee major contracts in the Yorkshire and North East region. In this dynamic role, you will manage teams, coordinate resources, and ensure compliance with industry standards while delivering exceptional service to clients. This position offers an exciting opportunity to lead projects that enhance security solutions in commercial and industrial environments. If you have a strong background in CCTV and intruder alarm systems, along with excellent project management skills, this role could be the perfect fit for you. Join a forward-thinking company that values progression and invests in your professional development.

Benefits

Car/Car allowance

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Pension with up to 8% employer contribution

25 days holiday

Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days

Private Medical Insurance

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Flexible benefits (Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships)

Personal development programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in CCTV and intruder alarm systems is essential.
• Strong project management skills and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage teams and resources for timely project completion.
• Ensure compliance with NSI and ISO9001 quality requirements.
• Conduct site visits and risk assessments to ensure safety.

Skills

CCTV installation & maintenance

Intruder alarms

Technical design understanding

Project management

IP networks knowledge

Client facing skills

Safety awareness

IT literacy (Word, Excel, Projects)

Education

Experience in security systems

Experience with NSI accredited companies

Tools

Galaxy intruder alarm panels

Texecom intruder alarm panels

Job description

Yorkshire / North East
Permanent
Competitive + Car/Car allowance + Flexible Benefits

Summary
Freedom network services security division are currently recruiting for a Security Project Manager who can support on major contracts within the Yorkshire and North East region.

We are currently recruiting for an experienced individual who has a background in working with intruder alarm, CCTV and access control systems. This individual will have a good understanding of technical information and has the ability to complete take offs from drawings. Any experience in technical design of security systems would be beneficial.

The individual will be required to manage teams of engineers, putting them to work, organising materials, managing the financials of the project and writing RAMS for projects and contract works.

Some of the key deliverables in this role will include:

• Manage multiple low value works/activities, which are to be completed and co-ordinated with the use of all resources including people, materials and equipment for effective and timely completion of work.
• Liaising with technical staff, managers and directors for advice on systems and technical problems.
• Successfully managing and motivating teams to complete projects within set time frames.
• Ensuring that customer needs are satisfied.
• Ensure compliance to NSI requirements regarding installation and maintenance.
• Produce and manage the NSI accreditation through our consultancy partner.
• Ensure adherence to the quality requirements of ISO9001 and compliance with the National Security Inspectorate and to complete internal audits of both projects and staff as directed.
• Be competent in all aspects of the installation & maintenance of analogue/IP CCTV systems.
• Exceptional working knowledge & understanding of IP networks. Experience in fault finding and successful troubleshooting on large scale commercial CCTV installations. Experience with licensed, large scale CCTV systems and CCTV monitoring.
• Undertake & attend site visits prior to works starting to assess site drawings, asbestos reports and site-specific installation.
• Undertake & attend site visits, to ensure all work is carried out to the required specifications and standards.
• Ensure site safety and daily risk assessments are carried out & all works are being carried out to Freedoms SHE policies & procedures.
• Have good understanding of commissioning and testing regime and ensure all documentation / test results associated with the works has been completed & forwarded to Freedom.
• Liaise with the Senior Technology Manager & provide updates on site progress, project problems / issues & provide monthly information on budgets.

What we’re looking for:

• Previous experience in CCTV installation & maintenance is a requirement, with a good knowledge of Intruder Alarms also essential.
• Security Experience within Commercial and Industrial Environments.
• Confident & client facing as Freedom’s representative.
• Good SHE awareness and positive attitude to safety culture.
• Self-starter and able to work on own initiative as will occasionally be working away from office without close supervision as well as the ability to be part of a larger team.
• Experience of providing the above duties to our client portfolio, confident in dealing with clients demands & requirements.
• A good understanding of technical designs.
• Good IT literacy, including Word, Excel & Projects.
• You should have previous experience working for an NSI accredited company.
• Working with Galaxy & Texecom intruder alarm panels.

Benefits:
We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes:

• Car/Car allowance.
• Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle).
• Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution.
• 25 days holiday.
• Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice).
• Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes.
• Personal development programme.

Next Steps:
As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We’ll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.

About Us
Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training.

Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies.

Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.