Project Manager (Smart Building Technologies)
Gatwick Airport
£40,000 - £50,000

About the Role

Are you an experienced Project Manager looking for your next big challenge? This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking team delivering cutting-edge smart building technology solutions at one of the UK’s most dynamic travel hubs.

As Project Manager, you’ll take a leading role in driving smart infrastructure projects across a high-profile account. You'll support the senior management team while owning day-to-day project activity—bringing expertise in systems integration, infrastructure, and AV, and delivering exceptional results in a fast-paced, safety-critical environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll manage the full project lifecycle—planning, delivery, and handover. Key duties include:

• Leading site teams and ensuring smooth coordination of installation and commissioning activities
• Compile O&M manuals and associated project documentation, ensuring high quality and timely delivery.
• Liaising with clients, contractors, and internal departments
• Managing budgets, permits, documentation, and site logistics
• Enforcing health and safety best practices
• Producing detailed project reports and handover packs
• Ensuring high standards of quality, compliance, and customer satisfaction
• Supporting innovation and continuous improvement in service delivery

You'll be a visible leader on site—proactive, detail-focused, and solutions-oriented.

What We’re Looking For

Experience:

• Proven background managing smart building systems or structured cabling projects
• Knowledge of copper/fibre infrastructure, CCTV, access control, AV, IoT, and wired/wireless networks

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong commercial and contractual awareness
• Expertise in project documentation and programme planning
• Understanding of health and safety regulations including Working at Height, RAMS, and permit systems
• Familiarity with project testing protocols, including Fluke and OTDR
• Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel, Word, and Project

Qualifications (Essential)

• ECS Card
• SMSTS
• Full, clean UK Driving Licence

Desirable Extras

• PRINCE2 / APM / CTPM certifications
• First Aid, IPAF or PASMA
• Awareness of AV, IoT, and structured cabling best practices

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8-hour shifts (7am–4pm) | Flexibility for night shifts and overtime when required

Send a copy of your CV directly to abbie@ambrecruitmentgroup.co.uk or call me on 07893948942.