Project Manager

Join a fast‑moving, collaborative team delivering Security System installations across our customer sites. As a Project Manager, you will take ownership of coordinating and overseeing installation projects from initial assignment through to final handover. The role offers significant autonomy, room for initiative, and the flexibility to adapt to evolving organisational needs and varying workloads. You will also lead and support Installation Engineers and appointed Contractors, ensuring full compliance with all Health & Safety and Environmental Policy requirements set by both the company and our clients.

Responsibilities

• The Operations Director will assign new projects to the Project Manager, who will take charge of the planning, scheduling, installation, and final handover of each project.
• Conduct a thorough review of the project to ensure comprehensive understanding of the contract conditions.
• Verify that the specified equipment forms a functional and appropriate system in coordination with the Sales Representative and the Customer, and address any enquiries that may arise during this phase as necessary.
• Any predetermined program of works and delivery schedule will be noted and actioned. Any changes will be communicated to the customer and the Sales Representative in a timely manner. In the absence of a prior agreement, the customer will be notified at the earliest opportunity regarding the planned program.
• The Project Manager will be accountable for overseeing the profitability of all projects within their jurisdiction. Any issues of concern should be communicated to the Operations Director.
• Consistently oversee the progress of their tasks and inform the Operations Director of any changes during regular 'Project Reviews.'
• Ensure that the customer and any other relevant stakeholders are regularly informed about the progress of the project.
• Facilitate or coordinate any necessary customer training and ensure that commissioning and completion certificates are duly signed and delivered.
• Ensure that all relevant documentation is supplied in a suitable format at the time of handover to the client.
• Notify the Operations Director of upcoming project completions.
• The PM will give feedback on all information to ensure the most efficient customer invoicing schedule for all their ongoing projects.
• Ensure compliance with BS EN ISO9001, Health & Safety regulations, NACOSS procedures, and any applicable local country codes.
• Adhere to all company GDPR and ISO27001 protocols and responsibilities, ensuring that those under your supervision do the same.

Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years’ Project Management experience with a similar cross section of jobs in quantity and values.
• Strong working knowledge of Electronic Security systems installation
• Training in, or a good awareness of, standard forms of contract such as NEC3/4, JCT etc.
• Ability to create and interpret programmes of work using Microsoft Project or equivalent tools.
• Proficient with Microsoft 365 applications, Visio, and job‑costing software.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with customers, colleagues, and contractors.

Benefits

• We are employee-owned! Here at Evolution we have a unique employee ownership model which means that our entire team owns our business. You have the opportunity to become a beneficiary of our future success.
• Private medical insurance
• Company pension
• 25 days annual leave + local bank holidays
• Death in service benefit
• Ongoing training & development