Safety & Security Technical Project Manager

North builds stronger networks and creates smarter places. Our intelligent technology solutions and robust network infrastructures transform the way people, places, and organisations work. And we focus our expertise on working in three specialist sectors: public services, enterprise & data centres, and defence & justice.

Our people are industrious and inventive. We collaborate closely with our clients to understand their unique needs and challenges and take pride in delivering impactful solutions that make their environments better connected, simpler to manage, safer to be in, and more efficient to run.

The work we do at North is pioneering and fun. We build meaningfully, we think bigger, and we always advance. Our diverse range of customers and services make every day different. We always look at things from the customer’s point of view. Our values are know your craft, know your colleagues, know your customers and know how to connect.  At North, we know and value the power of connecting people, skills and technologies in new and exciting ways.

Responsibilities

ROLE SUMMARY:

The Safety & 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

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

North rewards employees with a competitive market salary and an excellent benefits package and offers fantastic opportunities for progression throughout the company. Further details of package on offer will be discussed at application stage. North is an equals opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.