Project Manager - #2126688

At dormakaba we are a globally successful company, with a family business culture employing more than 15,000 employees worldwide.

We are one of the top 3 companies in our industry and globally leading in smart and secure access solutions. As a trusted partner, we stand for innovation, top performance and a fulfilling workplace and are one of the top 3 companies in our industry and globally leading in smart and secure access solutions.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our access control division as a Projects Manager.

We are looking for a individual who has worked extensively with the construction industry, who will develop an in depth understanding the needs of our external and internal customers, and who can deliver new dormakaba installations of our commercial access control systems across the UK.

We need someone who is technically competent with a collaborative mindset, who can work with our customers, engineers, suppliers and internal colleagues to ensure that projects are delivered on time and to budget.

The role will involve the day-to-day management of these projects for the Access Control division, dealing with all the issues that this may entail. The role starts at supporting the quotation process, through to liaising with the client, creating agreements and scheduling works, all the way to the hand-over. This can mean working on a number of different projects all running at the same time and at different stages for customers throughout the UK.

This is a home based role so you can work from anywhere in the UK as long as you are prepared to travel and cover overnight stays as required.

• You will be responsible for a portfolio of projects throughout the UK, ensuring that the project is delivered on time and to budget
• You will organize your own day, meeting with stakeholders, clients and contractors either online or in person, giving regular updates and ensuring that the schedule is maintained, whilst dealing with any issues or delays in a professional and pragmatic manner
• You will utilize strong analytical skills to predict and foresee any problems and be able to come up with workable solutions.
• The role may require UK travel and overnight stays as required.

Either

• A project manager who has previous experience working within the construction industry, taking responsibility for the delivery of security system projects to commercial customers.

Or

• An installation engineer from the security products industry with experience in commercial / industrial systems who is looking to step into project management

And

• Great communicator (both written and verbal) with a methodical mindset and pragmatic approach
• Proven ability to solve problems and negotiate.
• A clear ability to plan, and execute that plan successfully, but also have the ability to adapt when things change.
• Self-motivated with a clear ability to prioritise tasks and work to deadline
• Ability to use MS products such as Teams, Excel, outlook, and other admin software  

• Demonstrated successful history of Project Management leadership including leading multiple simultaneous projects for a minimum of two years
• Experience of MS Projects or similar software
• Working knowledge of CDM2015

• Competitive salary & annual bonus
• Company car OR car allowance
• 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Holiday Purchase Scheme (buy up to 3 additional days across 12 months)
• Enhanced, Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme (You pay 3% of your salary, we pay 6%)
• Life Assurance
• Healthcare Support, including an Employee Support and Assistance Programme
• Health & Welling App inc. Digital GP Service
• Upon reaching qualifying period, enhanced maternity and paternity offer to eligible employee
• Access to LinkedIn Learning
• Employee Discounts scheme

We are at the heart of every place that matters. From automatic doors to cloud-based access management – as a leading global provider in the access solutions market for schools, banks, airports, hospitals, hotels, and many more, we enable seamless movement within secure, safe, and sustainable places.

With over 160 years of experience and a focus on excellence and innovation, we offer exciting opportunities to grow in an environment where you can make a real impact. At dormakaba, you are encouraged to take initiative, develop your skills, and build your career alongside 16,000 experts worldwide who are setting industry standards every day.

Work in a place where you matter – apply now!