Control Systems Project Lead – PLC/SCADA (1pm Fridays)

NMS Recruit Ltd t/a Russell Taylor Group; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4.5% employer pension contribution

Private healthcare

1pm finish every Friday

Challenging projects across full life‑

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

NMS Recruit Ltd t/a Russell Taylor Group in Rotherham is seeking a Control Systems Project Manager to take ownership of control and automation projects from concept through to commissioning. You will lead PLC/SCADA projects and manage scope, budgets, and timelines with a focus on delivering quality outcomes.

Join a growing systems integration business offering challenging projects and clear progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Control Systems Engineer, Automation Engineer or SCADA Engineer with PLC/SCADA knowledge.
• Experience delivering industrial automation projects in sectors such as manufacturing, utilities, energy, process industries or infrastructure.
• Previous project management experience, either in a dedicated Project Manager role or as a Lead or Senior Engineer managing projects.

Responsibilities

• Managing the full lifecycle delivery of control and automation projects.
• Leading projects involving PLC, SCADA and integrated control systems.
• Managing project scope, budgets, schedules and commercial performance.
• Coordinating engineering resources and supporting multidisciplinary project teams.
• Building strong relationships with customers and managing expectations throughout project delivery.
• Identifying and mitigating project risks to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.
• Supporting commissioning activities and managing project close-out activities.

Skills

PLC

SCADA

Automation

Project management

Job description

NMS Recruit Ltd t/a Russell Taylor Group in Rotherham is seeking a Control Systems Project Manager to take ownership of control and automation projects from concept through to commissioning. You will lead PLC/SCADA projects and manage scope, budgets, and timelines with a focus on delivering quality outcomes.

Join a growing systems integration business offering challenging projects and clear progression opportunities.