Eltek Systems - Senior Project Manager

Vinci; Oundle; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of automation solutions in the UK is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead complex automation and control projects. The role involves overseeing project lifecycles, ensuring successful delivery, and maintaining stakeholder relationships. Ideal candidates will have significant project management experience and a relevant degree. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including a discretionary bonus and career development.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus discretionary bonus

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Comprehensive pension scheme and health benefits

Supportive team environment

Clear career development pathways

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing engineering, automation, or control systems projects.
• Proven track record of delivering projects on time, within budget, and to specifications.
• Enthusiastic about mentoring and empowering colleagues to achieve excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead, organise, and motivate teams to deliver projects.
• Develop detailed project plans, allocate resources, and manage project scopes.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Project management methodologies (Prince2, PMBOK, Agile)

Leadership

Communication

Commercial awareness

Problem-solving

Education

Relevant degree in engineering, project management, or a related field

Job description

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 Eltek Systems 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.

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.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead, organise, and motivate teams to deliver automation and control projects to client specifications and deadlines.
2. Develop detailed project plans, allocate resources, and manage project scopes, budgets, and schedules.
3. Proactively identify and manage project risks, issues, dependencies, and changes to ensure successful project outcomes.
4. Act as the primary point of contact for clients and internal/external stakeholders, ensuring transparent communication throughout the project lifecycle.
5. Prepare and present regular project progress reports, facilitating project meetings with multidisciplinary teams.
6. Drive project quality through compliance with company standards, industry regulations, and client requirements.
7. Support the development of junior team members, promoting knowledge sharing and best practices in project management.
8. Significant experience managing engineering, automation, or control systems projects, ideally within industrial sectors.
9. Strong leadership, decision-making, and team management abilities with a people-centric and collaborative approach.
10. Proven track record of delivering projects on time, within budget, and to specifications.
11. Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
12. Strong commercial awareness and the ability to manage contracts, procurement, and project finances.
13. Proficient in project management methodologies (such as Prince2, PMBOK, or Agile) and use of project planning and reporting tools.
14. Relevant degree in engineering, project management, or a related field.
15. Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to client sites as required.
16. Integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to customer satisfaction.
17. Forward-thinking, adaptable, and proactive approach to challenges and change.
18. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
19. Enthusiastic about mentoring and empowering colleagues to achieve excellence.

About Eltek Systems:

Eltek Systems Ltd (part of Vinci Energies UK & ROI) is a leading provider of industrial process and automation solutions within the food and beverage industry. Part of the VINCI Energies UK and ROI group, operating within Actemium Automation, which has been providing high-quality engineering solutions in the UK since 1907. With over 250 employees across 14 locations, VINCI is a global leader with a decentralized business model that provides resources, vitality, and strength of a large international company, combined with local service.

Ready to take your project management career to the next level? Apply today and help shape the future of automation at Eltek Systems.

Benefits:

• 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.