Senior Project Manager - Public Sector Security & Tech

North; Leeds; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Generous annual leave

Contributory pension scheme

Healthcare and wellbeing programmes

Professional development and training

Flexible working arrangements

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

North is seeking a Senior Project Manager to deliver a major, multi-year public-sector contract in Leeds, overseeing CCTV, access control and BMS installations. You will plan, manage and deliver complex projects safely, on time and within budget across design, procurement, installation and handover.

The role requires experience with construction, M&E or technology installations in complex environments, strong CDM knowledge and superb stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing complex construction, M&E or technology installation projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of CCTV and access control systems.
• Good understanding of CDM Regulations 2015 and health and safety best practice.
• Experience managing site logistics, temporary works and subcontractors.
• Strong commercial skills, including budget management and change management.
• Experience in risk and opportunity management.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Highly organised, detail-oriented and able to manage competing priorities.
• Proficiency in project management software, such as MS Project.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from design and procurement through installation, commissioning, testing and handover.
• Manage scope, schedules, resources, budgets and deliverables, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and legislation, including NSI, BAFE and British Standards.
• Ensure safe, productive site operations and compliance with CDM Regulations 2015.
• Oversee risk assessments, method statements, temporary works, site logistics and compound management.
• Ensure appropriate passive fire protection and fire-stopping solutions are implemented following installation works, maintaining fire integrity.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, cash flow and cost control. Identify efficiencies while maintaining quality and safety, and oversee variations and change control.
• Build strong relationships with clients, residents, local authorities, building control and subcontractors. Provide clear, regular updates on progress, milestones, risks and changes.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and subcontractors to ensure effective delivery and successful outcomes.

Skills

Complex projects

CCTV & access control

CDM Regulations 2015

Site logistics

Budget management

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Organisation

MS Project

Education

PRINCE2 / PMP or APM PMQ

NEBOSH Construction Certificate / SMSTS

Tools

MS Project

Job description

North is seeking a Senior Project Manager to deliver a major, multi-year public-sector contract in Leeds, overseeing CCTV, access control and BMS installations. You will plan, manage and deliver complex projects safely, on time and within budget across design, procurement, installation and handover.

The role requires experience with construction, M&E or technology installations in complex environments, strong CDM knowledge and superb stakeholder management.