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Project Manager | Up to £65,000 | Oxfordshire
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to further their career within the security industry. You will be responsible for managing installation and upgrade projects, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage security system installation and upgrade projects involving multiple technologies.
- Ensure projects are delivered on schedule and within budget.
- Oversee and coordinate engineers and subcontractors on site.
- Support with the installation of security systems when required.
- Maintain accurate project documentation, reports, and timesheet records.
- Ensure all installations meet company and industry quality standards.
- Uphold health and safety requirements and conduct site audits as necessary.
- Build and maintain strong customer relationships through excellent service delivery.
- Identify project risks and implement effective solutions.
- Participate in ongoing training and development activities.
Essential Requirements
- Proven experience as a Project Manager within the electronic security industry.
- Strong knowledge of access control, CCTV (IP and analogue), intruder alarms, and fire alarm systems.
- Understanding of relevant industry standards and compliance requirements.
- Ability to interpret and work to project programmes and schedules.
- Strong organisational and project coordination skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Good Microsoft 365 and general IT skills.
- Full UK driving licence.
- ECS (CSCS) card.
Desirable Requirements
- SMSTS qualification or willingness to work towards it.
- PRINCE2 qualification or willingness to undertake training.
- Experience identifying and implementing innovative, cost-effective technical solutions.
- Knowledge of integrated security systems and large-scale installation projects.
Skills & Competencies
- Positive, self-motivated, and proactive approach.
- Ability to remain effective under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- High attention to detail.
- Excellent time management and organisational abilities.
- Collaborative team player with a commitment to continuous learning.
- Customer-focused mindset with a practical approach to delivering solutions.
Benefits & Package
- Competitive salary dependent on experience – Up to £60k
- Pension scheme.
- Life and accident insurance.
- Medical cash plan.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- 23 days annual leave increasing to 27 days with service, plus bank holidays.
- Additional birthday leave.
- Holiday purchase scheme.
- Pension salary sacrifice scheme.
- Employee discounts.
- Employee assistance programme.
Location & Work Pattern
- Full-time, permanent position.
- Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.
- Site-based role with travel to customer locations as required.
Company Overview
Our client is a well-established and growing business operating within the security and communications sector. They deliver high-quality integrated security solutions across a range of commercial projects and are committed to excellence in safety, customer service, innovation, and professional development.
To apply for this job please visit www.centogroup.com.
