Automation Project Manager

Reevr; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established engineering firm in the East Midlands is seeking a Project Manager to lead the delivery of automated material handling projects. The role involves managing the entire project lifecycle, ensuring compliance with UK safety standards, and coordinating teams and suppliers. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in automation and logistics environments. This position offers a competitive salary, company car, and a clear path to senior roles.

Benefits

Competitive salary depending on experience

Company car

Friendly engineering-led environment

Varied projects

Long-term stability

Clear pathway to senior roles

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering automation, material handling, or related engineering projects.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of installation, integration, and supplier coordination.
• Knowledge of UK safety standards, including Machinery Directive and compliance frameworks.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Experience in logistics, warehousing, production, or fulfilment environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end delivery of automation and material handling projects.
• Validate technical proposals and ensure project solutions are deliverable.
• Manage project scope, budgets, schedules, and commercial performance.
• Coordination of engineering teams including design, electrical, and software/controls.
• Oversee subcontractors and supplier partners in line with project timelines.
• Ensure all projects meet safety and compliance standards.
• Conduct site visits for surveys, installation supervision, and client liaison.
• Maintain project documentation, progress reports, and stakeholder communication.
• Identify and manage risks, variations, and change control.
• Support handover, commissioning, and post‑installation support as needed.

Skills

Project delivery

Supplier coordination

Multiple project management

Understanding of UK safety standards

Reading engineering drawings

Knowledge of automation and material handling

Job description

A well-established engineering company is seeking a Project Manager to join their growing team. The business specialises in designing, delivering, and installing automated material handling solutions across logistics, warehousing, e-commerce fulfilment, and production environments.

Projects vary from small, stand‑alone systems to large‑scale, multi‑site installations. The successful candidate will take full ownership of project delivery, managing the entire lifecycle from concept and technical design through to installation, commissioning, and compliance with UK safety standards.

This is a hands‑on, full‑lifecycle role, where you will coordinate internal engineering teams, external suppliers, subcontractors, and clients to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and to specification. Multiple projects may be managed concurrently, depending on size and complexity.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end delivery of automation and material handling projects.
• Validate technical proposals and ensure project solutions are deliverable.
• Manage project scope, budgets, schedules, and commercial performance.
• Coordinate engineering teams including design, electrical, and software/controls.
• Oversee subcontractors and supplier partners in line with project timelines.
• Ensure all projects meet safety and compliance standards.
• Conduct site visits for surveys, installation supervision, and client liaison.
• Maintain project documentation, progress reports, and stakeholder communication.
• Identify and manage risks, variations, and change control.
• Support handover, commissioning, and post‑installation support where required.

Experience Required

Essential:

• Proven experience delivering automation, material handling, or related engineering projects.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of installation, integration, and supplier coordination.
• Knowledge of UK safety standards, including Machinery Directive and compliance frameworks.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Experience in logistics, warehousing, production, or fulfilment environments.

Desirable:

• Experience with modular systems, conveyors, or warehouse automation.
• Exposure to control systems/PLC integration (awareness, not programming).
• IOSH or similar safety qualification.

What's on offer

• Competitive salary (depending on experience)
• Company car
• Friendly, engineering‑led SME environment
• Varied projects – no two systems are the same
• Long‑term stability, replacing a permanent staff member
• Clear pathway to senior project roles as the business grows

If this role is of interest to you, please click apply today.