Fire & Security Project Manager

We are looking to recruit a Project Manager who will be responsible for the development and implementation of groups of projects within the Scottish Power Security and Fire Capital Investment Programme ensuring consistency with company strategy, budget, commitments and goals.

Project Management:

• Overall management, coordination, implementation, execution, control and completion of security and fire systems installations and upgrade projects for different remote sites (offices, power station, substations, wind farms)
• Development of specifications, including Health and Safety documentation
• • Involvement in bid assessment and tender selection
• Lead the planning, timelines, implementation, and delivery of assigned groups of security and fire projects
• Facilitate and coordinate the definition of project scope, goals and deliverables
• Define project tasks and resource requirements, using the group standard project framework and methods.
• Continuous liaison with site managers and Security and Fire Liaison Officers (SFLOs) where projects are being executed
• Develop full scale project plans from pre-existing templates • Manage project budget and contractor resource
• Liaise with the Programme Manager, Head of Physical Security, Head of Technical, Fire Manager and the Performance and Contract Manager.
• Track project deliverables using appropriate tools reporting to the Programme Manager
• Manage Health and Safety of the project and represent the Client with respect to the CDM regulations

Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

• Knowledge of both theoretical and practical aspects of Project management
• Proven experience and knowledge of applicable Health and Safety Legislation, including CDM Regulations
• Proficient of Project Management techniques and tools
• Direct work experience in Project Management
• Proven experience in People Management
• Proven experience in Risk Management
• Proven experience in Change Management
• Proficient in Microsoft office software incl MS Project 2010 Standard
• Stakeholder Management experience