Security Project Manager

Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 depending on experience
Location: Initial 6-month project based in Rotterdam, then UK-wide with national travel
Type of Work: Full-time, permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday
Working Pattern: First 4 weeks full-time in Rotterdam, then approximately 3 days on site and 2 days remote/UK-based. Long-term UK-wide role with regular client site travel and occasional travel to Manchester Head Office.
Benefits: Company car, relevant travel and expenses, plus wider company benefits

Are you an experienced Security Project Manager with the confidence to take ownership of major, high-value project delivery in a complex infrastructure environment?

Our client is looking for a capable, hands-on Project Manager to lead the operational delivery of a significant security upgrade programme, initially based in Rotterdam for around 6 months. This is a key project requiring strong site presence, disciplined planning, clear client communication and the ability to keep internal teams and subcontractors moving to programme, quality and commercial expectations.

The ideal candidate will have experience managing major projects in the region of £2m+, alongside smaller works typically ranging from £50k-£200k. A background in security systems is essential, particularly CCTV, access control, networking and ideally Genetec or similar integrated platforms. Fire systems experience is not required. You will be comfortable working with demanding clients in infrastructure, utilities, rail, energy or similarly regulated environments, and able to bring structure, pace and accountability to busy project delivery.

As Security Project Manager, your duties will include:

• Leading the delivery of a major security upgrade project, taking ownership of programme, milestones, resources, site progress and client commitments.

• Managing concurrent smaller works projects without compromising quality, control or communication.

• Maintaining strong site visibility, particularly during the initial Rotterdam project, to drive progress, remove blockers and ensure standards are met.

• Producing and maintaining practical project plans covering labour, subcontractors, materials, access requirements, milestones and dependencies.

• Coordinating internal engineers, site leads and subcontractors to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently and to agreed specifications.

• Managing project meetings, client updates, progress reporting, risk logs, actions and change items with clarity and professionalism.

• Supporting the delivery of integrated security systems including CCTV, access control, IP/networked systems and associated infrastructure.

• Working with technical, operational, procurement and commercial teams to resolve site queries, manage variations and ensure smooth handover.

• Ensuring documentation, commissioning records, RAMS, quality checks and handover information are accurate, complete and available when required.

• Managing change control processes effectively, including early identification of risks, delays, access issues and additional works.

Suitable applicants will ideally demonstrate:

• Proven experience as a Project Manager within security systems, fire and security, infrastructure technology, building services or a closely related technical project environment.

• Experience managing major projects of approximately £2m+ value, ideally alongside smaller works packages of around £50k-£200k.

• Strong working knowledge of CCTV, access control, IP networking and integrated security solutions.

• Genetec or similar platform experience would be highly advantageous.

• Experience working with tier-one clients, principal contractors or regulated environments such as utilities, energy, rail, infrastructure or critical sites.

• Strong project planning skills, with the ability to manage labour, subcontractors, materials, programmes and client expectations.

• Confident communication skills, including the ability to chair or contribute to client meetings and provide clear progress reporting.

• A hands-on, delivery-focused approach, with the confidence to challenge underperformance and maintain site momentum.

• Awareness of NEC4 contracts, early warnings, compensation events, change control or similar commercial project processes would be beneficial.

• Willingness and ability to be based in Rotterdam initially, before transitioning into a UK-wide project role with national travel.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Security Project Manager to take on a high-profile technical delivery role with a growing and ambitious business. The position offers a salary of £55,000 - £65,000 depending on experience, plus company car, relevant travel and expenses, and the opportunity to work on major infrastructure and security projects across the UK and Europe.

To apply, please submit your CV by clicking on the relevant links. If successful, you will be contacted by one of our consultants within 3 working days. Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications we expect to receive for this vacancy, if you do not hear from us within this time, you should presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Grassroots Recruitment is acting as a recruitment agency and a recruitment business in respect of this vacancy. Grassroots Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and recruiter. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, race, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion or disability.