Jobs in Acton Central

Job Title: Physical Security Technical Project Manager

Location: London & South

Salary: Competitive

Type: Permenent

Sector: Enterprise & Data Centre's

Job Description

The Physical Security Technical Project Manager (TPM) 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 TPM 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. Some overseas travel will be required as part of this role, supporting international project delivery and stakeholder engagement.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Plan & Mobilise

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

Qualifications

For development purposes the following knowledge, skills and experience are required.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

· Proven experience delivering complex Safety & Security infrastructure projects across multiple sites or regions, including within critical infrastructure, retail, commercial, or data centre environments.

· Demonstrated experience with the design, integration, and deployment of physical security systems, including Genetec, Lenel, and other Video Management Systems (VMS).

· Effective stakeholder management, with the ability to engage with clients, end-users, subcontractors, and technical vendors to align scope, budget, and timelines.

· Proficient in project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Primavera, Jira, or Asana, and capable of producing detailed project documentation including PID’s, Programmes, RAID logs, and stakeholder comms plans etc.

· Skilled in project delivery methodologies, including Waterfall, Agile, and Hybrid approaches, 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.

· Excellent communication, leadership, and negotiation skills, with a proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, drive accountability, and resolve conflicts effectively.

· Strong organisational and time management abilities, capable of managing multiple concurrent workstreams while maintaining focus on detail and compliance with cross functional teams.

· Commitment to continuous professional development, with a passion for staying current with emerging security technologies and best practices.

DESIRABLE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

· Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Project Management, or a related technical field. 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

Benefits

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

How to Apply

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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