Engineering Project Manager (Automation)

Almac Group; Craigavon; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Almac Group is seeking a proactive engineer to manage automation projects from planning through to financial control. The role is based in Craigavon with a 37.5 hour week, within Central Services.

Open to internal and external candidates, reference HRJOB11493, with a competitive salary. The successful candidate will have an engineering degree and a proven history of delivering large‑scale automation projects in pharma or related sectors, or extensive project engineering experience using formal

Qualifications

• Must have degree in engineering (or equivalent).
• Proven track record leading and delivering complex large‑scale automation projects in pharma or similar industries.
• Extensive project engineering experience delivering automation projects using a formal PM process.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, coordinate and provide financial control of automation projects.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, to budget and to agreed requirements.
• Lead cross‑functional teams and liaise with stakeholders to drive project success.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

The Opportunity

The post holder will be responsible for the planning, management, coordination and financial control of automation projects, ensuring projects are effectively delivered in line with agreed requirements, timelines and budgets.

Description

Location: Craigavon

Hours: 37.5 Hours Per Week

Business Unit: Central Services

Open To: Internal & External Candidates

Ref No: HRJOB11493

Salary: Competitive

What You Need To Be Successful

• Degree in an engineering discipline (or equivalent)
• Proven track record of having led and successfully executed complex large scale Automation projects within the pharmaceutical or similar industry

OR

• Extensive Project Engineering experience of delivering complex automation projects following the application of a comprehensive project management process

Further Information

For further information on essential and desirable criteria, please review the job description attached to the online job posting.

Closing Date

We will no longer be accepting applications after 5pm on Tuesday 27 October 2026.