CCTV Project Manager
Location: London
Day Rate: £400–£450 per day (umbrella)
Contract: 6–12 months, long-term potential
Role Overview
Lead the delivery of a strategic CCTV upgrade and expansion across London facilities as part of a major £3m investment. This hands-on contract will focus on public sector/infrastructure project leadership, compliance, and commercialisation, requiring an experienced manager able to deliver governance, reporting, contract negotiation, and asset/service enhancement for long-term civic security
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver all phases of the CCTV investment programme: scoping, procurement, deployment, closure
* Prepare board-level governance documentation, maintain project plans and write high-standard progress reports
* Ensure legislative compliance (incl. Data Protection, Surveillance Camera Code of Practice), and maintain robust contract management practices
* Lead supplier search, contract negotiation, and ongoing relationship management for installations and maintenance
* Identify, champion, and implement opportunities for commercialising CCTV assets or services (income generation, cost savings, technological upgrades)
* Engage key internal and external stakeholders through professional presentations and consultative advice
* Monitor and report on project financials, contributing to value for money and risk management
Essential Experience & Skills
* Track record as a project manager for CCTV/security/infrastructure projects, ideally in public sector/local authority environments
* In-depth knowledge of UK CCTV legislation, GDPR, and compliance standards
* Contract negotiation/management experience across multi-vendor public sector projects
* Proven commercial awareness: delivering service improvements, asset expansion, or revenue streams
* Confident communicator, able to report and present to senior and civic stakeholders
* Experience managing medium-to-large budgets and measurable project outcomes
* Desirable: PRINCE2/Agile certification, and prior experience with commercialisation of public sector assets
Contract Terms
* Six-month initial contract, extendable to 12 months subject to project progress
* Day rate: £400–£450 via umbrella;
* Hybrid/onsite as required (London travel essential for meetings, site delivery, and stakeholder business)