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:
Generous holiday entitlement
Contributory pension scheme
Healthcare and wellbeing programmes
Professional development and training opportunities
Flexible working arrangements subject to business needs
Employee assistance programmes
How to Apply
If you are a proactive and detail-oriented professional looking to make a meaningful impact within a dynamic organisation, we welcome your application. Please submit your CV and complete the application form .
We can only accept candidates who have the Right To Work in the UK
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