OpenView Security Solutions - Apprentice Project Manager

Open View Security Solutions is a UK-based independent security systems integrator specialising in the design, installation and maintenance of integrated security, fire safety, IT infrastructure and electrical systems.

The role involves comprehensive, end-to-end project management across the North of England and Scotland. The successful candidate will be responsible for a variety of clients and security systems, ranging from small, single-discipline projects to large, multi-discipline solutions involving high-end electronic security and networked systems. Previous Project Manager experience is not required; however, candidates must have experience in electronic security system installation and a strong technical understanding of a broad range of systems.

The successful candidate must be willing to develop their project management skills, understand customer requirements and take full ownership of projects, working within agreed timescales to maintain the Company’s high standards of quality and efficiency.

The successful candidate will be based at our Newcastle office and will be required to attend this location regularly. They should therefore live within a 45-minute drive of the office. Projects will normally be based in the North East of England, although travel to other areas of the UK may occasionally be required to support the delivery of other Company projects.

Commercial Responsibilities:

• To receive new projects, review and mobilise using best practice and with an understanding of key milestones and risks, produce a plan to mitigate the latter at every opportunity.

• To review contract documents and have a reasonable understanding of commercial deliverables and risks, escalating any concerns to Contracts Manager.

• The raise orders (using our systems), identifying delivery priorities, negotiating cost reductions wherever practicable while ensuring programme milestones can be achieved.

• To use, manage and where required enforce our terms and conditions for sub-contractors and specialist sub-contractors.

• To actively review costs and control cost creep via our Project Accounting System.

• To prepare and issue claims for payment/ applications and work with the accounts team to ensure timely payment.

• To be proactive in seeking and developing further sales opportunities, as they arise, within the scope of an individual project.

• To manage, consult and build a good working relationship with the client’s representatives, Contract Administrator, Clerk of Works etc.), for the benefit of all parties.

• To measure, estimate and prepare quotations for variations as required throughout the contract.

Operational Responsibilities:

‘To communicate with our customers, achieve or exceed expected margins, whilst managing resources effectively’

• Responsibilities will be to simultaneously manage a number of projects on behalf of Open View Security Solutions Limited and take full ownership of end-to-end delivery.

• Take responsibility of financial aspects of the projects which must be administered to maximise and maintain profit margin, providing regular reports to Upper Management on Project finances. Manage the cash flow and payment schedules of the projects.

• Prepare and plan a program for works using MS Projects for each project where required

• Manage variations to projects and the administration of these to Company procedures to maximise profits and timescales.

• Manage the project deliveries within the agreed timescales of the Client and fully manage individual program of works and overall project schedules across the business area.

• Manage the customers for your projects, keeping them fully informed and attending regular project meetings to deliver a high level of customer…