Actemium Automation Peterborough - Senior Project Manager

Actemium UK; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Pension

Health Shield

Share Scheme

Private Healthcare

Job summary

Actemium Automation Peterborough is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead large-scale automation and electrical engineering projects from concept to completion. You will oversee lifecycle activities, manage budgets and schedules, and drive strategic initiatives within the Senior Leadership Team.

You will collaborate across disciplines, ensure regulatory and client requirements are met, and mentor junior staff while shaping long-term business plans.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading engineering, automation, or control projects.
• Strong leadership and collaborative approach.
• Proven track record delivering on time, on budget, to spec.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder skills.
• Commercial awareness and contract/procurement management.
• Familiar with Prince2, PMBOK, or Agile methodologies.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.
• Engineering or related degree.

Responsibilities

• Lead, organise, and motivate teams to deliver automation and control projects.
• Develop project plans, allocate resources, manage scopes, budgets.
• Identify and manage risks, issues, dependencies, and changes.
• Act as primary client and stakeholder contact.
• Prepare and present progress reports, run multidisciplinary project meetings.
• Drive quality through standards and client requirements.
• Support junior team members and promote knowledge sharing.
• Contribute to the Senior Leadership Team and help execute the business plan.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Risk management

Communication

Contract management

Education

Engineering or PM degree

Tools

Prince2

PMBOK

Agile

Job description

Step into a Leadership Role in Project Delivery!

Are you an experienced project manager seeking your next challenge in a fast-paced, innovative environment? We're searching for a Senior Project Manager to join Actemium Automation Peterborough and lead complex automation and control projects from concept to completion. If you thrive on managing multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring successful project delivery, and building strong client relationships, we want to hear from you.

Location: Peterborough | Type: Full-time (Permanent) | Competitive salary DOE + Bonus + Pension + Health Shield + Share Scheme + Private Healthcare

About the Senior Project Manager Role at Actemium Automation Peterborough

As Senior Project Manager, you will oversee the full lifecycle of large-scale automation and electrical engineering projects. You will be responsible for project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure, ensuring all objectives are met on time and within budget. This is an opportunity to drive the delivery of cutting-edge solutions across a diverse client base and make a lasting impact in a growing company.

In addition, as a member of the Business Unit's Senior Leadership Team, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering the long-term business strategy. Working closely with fellow leaders, you will contribute to strategic decision-making, identify opportunities for growth, operational improvement and innovation, and help steer the Business Unit towards the successful achievement of its long-term objectives.

Main Responsibilities - Senior Project Manager

• Lead, organise, and motivate teams to deliver automation and control projects to client specifications and deadlines.
• Develop detailed project plans, allocate resources, and manage project scopes, budgets, and schedules.
• Proactively identify and manage project risks, issues, dependencies, and changes to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients and internal/external stakeholders, ensuring transparent communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare and present regular project progress reports, facilitating project meetings with multidisciplinary teams.
• Drive project quality through compliance with company standards, industry regulations, and client requirements.
• Support the development of junior team members, promoting knowledge sharing and best practice in project management.
• Contribute as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, supporting the development and execution of the Business Unit's long-term business plan, driving strategic initiatives and helping to achieve sustainable growth and operational excellence.

The Person - Skills & Experience Required for Senior Project Manager

• Significant experience managing engineering, automation, or control systems projects, ideally within industrial sectors.
• Strong leadership, decision-making, and team management abilities with a people-centric and collaborative approach.
• Proven track record of delivering projects to deadline, budget, and specification.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to manage contracts, procurement, and project finances.
• Proficient in project management methodologies (such as Prince2, PMBOK, or Agile) and use of project planning and reporting tools.
• Relevant degree in engineering, project management, or a related technical or business field.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to client sites as required.

Personal Attributes - Senior Project Manager

• Integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to delivering customer satisfaction.
• Forward-thinking, adaptable, and proactive approach to challenges and change.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Enthusiastic about mentoring and empowering colleagues to achieve excellence.
• Able to think strategically and contribute positively to business planning, growth initiatives, and the wider success of the Business Unit.

Why Join Actemium Automation Peterborough?

• Competitive salary based on experience, plus discretionary bonus.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Comprehensive pension scheme and health benefits.
• Supportive and values-driven team environment.
• Clear career development pathways and ongoing training.
• Part of VINCI Energies, offering global opportunity and local agility.
• The opportunity to influence the future direction of the Business Unit as a valued member of the Senior Leadership Team.

About Actemium Automation Peterborough - Leading Automation and Control Systems Specialists

Actemium Automation Peterborough (part of Vinci Energies UK & ROI) are one of the leading providers of industrial process and automation solutions within the food and beverage industry.

The business is part of the VINCI Energies UK and ROI group operating within Actemium Automation. Actemium have been providing high quality engineering solutions and services in the UK since 1907.

VINCI's decentralised business model allows us to provide our customers with the resources, vitality and strength of a large global company, while still delivering local personalised service. Along with the other business units in the Actemium Automation group, we employ over 250 people at 14 locations across the UK.

VINCI are a world leader in engineering and construction with 220,000 employees operating out of 3,000 offices in 120 countries across the globe.

Ready to take your project management career to the next level?

Please note: Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.