Job Title:Senior Project Manager
Location: Leeds
Salary: Competitive
Type: Permanent
Sector: Public Sector
North is looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager (PM) to join our team delivering leading brand CCTV, Access Control, and Intercom solutions for a large multi-year contract to a key public sector customer. North solutions range from basic systems to fully integrated solutions bringing together CCTV, Access Control, Fire, Intruder, and BMS into a single management console.
The successful applicant will be responsible for planning, organizing, managing, and executing the project achieving successful outcomes for our customers.
The ideal applicant will have proven experience as a Project Manager or similar role, successfully delivering complex construction, M&E, or technology installation projects within residential, commercial or similar high-risk environments.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Project Leadership & Delivery:
- Lead, plan, execute, and finalise projects according to strict deadlines and within budget, with a focus on quality and safety.
- Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
- Develop and manage detailed project plans, schedules, and work breakdown structures.Oversee all project phases from initial design and procurement through to installation, commissioning, testing, and final handover.
- Ensure all project documentation is accurately maintained and compliant with relevant standards and legislation ie NSI, BAFE, and British Standards
- Oversee the implementation of robust and compliant fire stopping solutions following any penetration works, ensuring Passive Fire Protection (PFP) integrity.Work closely with structural engineers, fire engineers, and building control bodies as required.Demonstrate an understanding of building physics, structural loads, and fire compartmentalisation.
- Site Management & Health & Safety:
- Assume overall responsibility for effective site management, ensuring a safe and productive working environment.
- Act as or oversee the role of Principal Contractor under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM) 2015, ensuring all duties are discharged effectively.
- Develop and enforce site-specific health and safety plans, method statements, and risk assessments.
- Manage temporary works requirements, including effective compound management and site logistics.
- Conduct regular site inspections and audits, addressing any non-compliance promptly.
- Commercial & Financial Management:
- Manage budgets, forecasts, and cash flow to ensure profitable project delivery.
- Oversee cost control, identifying efficiency opportunities without compromising quality or safety.
- Lead variation and change management, ensuring all scope changes are documented, approved, and costed.
- Manage supplier and subcontractor relationships, ensuring compliance with contractual and performance standards.
- Risk & Opportunity Management:
- Proactively identify, assess, and manage project risks and opportunities.
- Develop and implement mitigation strategies for identified risks.
- Maintain a comprehensive risk register and communicate updates to stakeholders.
- Stakeholder & Client Communication Management:
- Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with the client, residents, local authorities, building control, and other key stakeholders.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for the client, ensuring clear, proactive, and consistent communication regarding project progress, milestones, risks, and changes.
- Provide regular, clear, and concise project updates and reports, tailoring communication to the audience.Effectively manage expectations and swiftly resolve any issues or conflicts in a professional and transparent manner.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Proven experience as a Project Manager or similar role, successfully delivering complex construction, M&E, or technology installation projects
- Strong technical knowledge of passive and active fire protection, CCTV, and access control systems.
- Expertise in CDM Regulations 2015 with a strong commitment to Health & Safety best practice.
- Experience managing temporary works, site logistics, and compound setup/management.
- Strong commercial acumen with proven cost control, budget, and change/variation management experience.
- Proficient in risk and opportunity management.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills; able to build rapport, influence stakeholders, and manage client expectations.
- Proven leadership managing multi-disciplinary teams and subcontractors.
- Highly organised, detail-oriented, and effective at managing multiple priorities in fast-paced environments.
- Proficient in project management software (e.g., MS Project).
- Relevant project management qualifications (PRINCE2, PMP, APM PMQ) desirable.
- Recognised Health & Safety qualifications (e.g., NEBOSH Construction Certificate, SMSTS) desirable.
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
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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