Fire and Security trainee Project Manager
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Secure & Custodial Projects
Salary: Up to £45,000 + company vehicle
Location: South Wales / Bristol / M4M5 Corridor (UK-wide projects)
Im recruiting on behalf of a specialist electronic security contractor working at the highest level of the secure and custodial sector. Due to continued growth and long-term contract wins, theyre now looking to bring in a Security Project Manager or a Senior Engineer / Supervisor ready to step up into project management.
This role is ideal for someone with strong technical exposure to security systems who wants to take ownership of projects, develop commercial skills, and progress into a long-term project leadership position within a highly specialised business.
Youll be supported by experienced project and engineering teams, with training and development provided to help bridge any gaps from site-based engineering into full project delivery.
The Opportunity
Youll support and gradually take ownership of secure-sector electronic security projects, including work for blue-light and custodial environments where quality, compliance and structure are critical.
Projects include:
New build installations
Technical refresh and upgrade works
Highly regulated, secure environments
Although the company is based in South Wales, projects are delivered nationwide, and some travel and overnight stays are required.
What Youll Be Doing
Assisting with and managing the delivery of specialist security projects
Coordinating installation teams and subcontractors on site
Supporting access control, CCTV and associated safety system installations
Liaising with clients, principal contractors and internal teams
Supporting change control, variations and programme updates
Providing technical input where required (training given on specialist platforms)
Working alongside commissioning, service and installation engineers
Ensuring health & safety, quality and compliance standards are met
Identifying improvements, efficiencies and future service opportunities
This Role Would Suit Someone Who Has:
Experience as a Senior Security Engineer, Supervisor, Lead Engineer or Site Manager
Or early-stage Project Management experience within security, construction or M&E
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks
Commercial awareness and interest in budgeting and project costs
Confidence communicating with clients, contractors and site teams
Good IT skills and willingness to learn project management systems
Solid understanding of health & safety on construction sites
Formal PM qualifications (PRINCE2, APM) are advantageous but not essential.
IOSH or NEBOSH is beneficial but not required.
Technical experience in access control, CCTV, data networks or secure systems is highly transferable. Exposure to custodial, healthcare, blue-light or critical environments is a strong advantage.
Requirements
Full UK driving licence (company vehicle provided)
Willingness to travel and stay away when projects require
Ability to pass Police Vetting to NPPV3 level (essential)
Package
Up to £45,000 salary depending on experience
Company vehicle
Structured support and development into project management
Training on specialist secure-sector systems
Long-term career progression within a growing specialist business
Opportunity to work on some of the most secure and technically complex projects in the UK
Interested?
If youre a Senior Security Engineer or Supervisor looking to step into project management or a junior Project Manager wanting exposure to specialist, secure-sector projects Id be keen to speak with you.
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- Location:
- Cheltenham
- Salary:
- £45,000
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Security;Management;Security;Public Sector