Senior Project Manager

Job Title:
Senior Project Manager

Location: Leeds

Salary: Competitive

Type: Permanent

Sector: Public Sector

Job Description: North is looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager (PM) to join our team delivering leading brand CCTV, Access Control, and Intercom solutions for a large multi‑year contract to a key public sector customer. North solutions range from basic systems to fully integrated solutions bringing together CCTV, Access Control, Fire, Intruder, and BMS into a single management console.

• Project Leadership & Delivery:
  • Lead, plan, execute, and finalise projects according to strict deadlines and within budget, with a focus on quality and safety.
  • Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
  • Develop and manage detailed project plans, schedules, and work breakdown structures.
  • Oversee all project phases from initial design and procurement through to installation, commissioning, testing, and final handover.
  • Ensure all project documentation is accurately maintained and compliant with relevant standards and legislation (e.g., NSI, BAFE, and British Standards).
  • Oversee the implementation of robust and compliant fire stopping solutions following any penetration works, ensuring Passive Fire Protection (PFP) integrity.
  • Work closely with structural engineers, fire engineers, and building control bodies as required and demonstrate an understanding of building physics, structural loads, and fire compartmentalisation.
• Site Management & Health & Safety:
  • Assume overall responsibility for effective site management, ensuring a safe and productive working environment.
  • Act as or oversee the role of Principal Contractor under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM) 2015, ensuring all duties are discharged effectively.
  • Develop and enforce site‑specific health and safety plans, method statements, and risk assessments.
  • Manage temporary works requirements, including effective compound management and site logistics.
  • Conduct regular site inspections and audits, addressing any non‑compliance promptly.
• Commercial & Financial Management:
  • Manage budgets, forecasts, and cash flow to ensure profitable project delivery.
  • Oversee cost control, identifying efficiency opportunities without compromising quality or safety.
  • Lead variation and change management, ensuring all scope changes are documented, approved, and costed.
  • Manage supplier and subcontractor relationships, ensuring compliance with contractual and performance standards.
• Risk & Opportunity Management:
  • Proactively identify, assess, and manage project risks and opportunities.
  • Develop and implement mitigation strategies for identified risks.
  • Maintain a comprehensive risk register and communicate updates to stakeholders.
• Stakeholder & Client Communication Management:
  • Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with the client, residents, local authorities, building control, and other key stakeholders.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for the client, ensuring clear, proactive, and consistent communication regarding project progress, milestones, risks, and changes.
  • Provide regular, clear, and concise project updates and reports, tailoring communication to the audience and managing expectations.

• Strong technical knowledge of passive and active fire protection, CCTV, and access control systems.
• Expertise in CDM Regulations 2015 with a strong commitment to Health & Safety best practice.
• Experience managing temporary works, site logistics, and compound setup/management.
• Strong commercial acumen with proven cost control, budget, and change/variation management experience.
• Proficient in risk and opportunity management.
• Excellent communication, negotiation,…