Security Systems Project Lead — Employee-Owned

Evolution Security; Watford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Healthcare Plan

Company pension

25 days annual leave

Life Assurance

Ongoing training & development

Employee assistance programme

Private health screening

Job summary

Evolution Security is seeking an experienced Project Manager to own the delivery of security system installations across customer sites. You will plan, manage, and coordinate projects from order receipt through to completion, ensuring safety, efficiency and high standards.

This autonomous role requires strong organisation and stakeholder management, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and project demands.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ Project Management experience in a cross-functional environment.
• Strong working knowledge of Electronic Security systems installation.
• Training in, or awareness of, NEC3/4, JCT contracts.
• Proficient with Microsoft Project or similar software.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of projects from planning through to installation and handover.
• Develop and manage project schedules ensuring milestones are met.
• Review specifications, contracts, and technical requirements for delivery.
• Collaborate with customers, sales, and technical stakeholders on design and queries.
• Coordinate equipment, resources, and installation activities to deliver on time and within budget.
• Monitor performance, risks, costs, and profitability; escalate issues as needed.
• Lead and support Installation Engineers and subcontractors.
• Maintain regular communication with customers on progress and timelines.
• Oversee commissioning, testing, and project completion activities.
• Ensure all documentation and handover packs are completed and delivered.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Security systems installation

Tools

Microsoft Project

Visio

Job costing software

Job description

Evolution Security is seeking an experienced Project Manager to own the delivery of security system installations across customer sites. You will plan, manage, and coordinate projects from order receipt through to completion, ensuring safety, efficiency and high standards.

This autonomous role requires strong organisation and stakeholder management, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and project demands.