Project Manager

Automation Experts Ltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automation specialist in the UK is seeking a Project Manager to oversee the delivery of industrial automation projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in systems integration and experience managing automation projects, including PLC and SCADA systems. Strong communication skills and commercial acumen are essential. The role offers a competitive salary ranging from £50,000 to £80,000 plus benefits. This position is based in Newcastle, with opportunities to work across various sectors.

Benefits

Pension

Car Allowance

Professional training including Chartership

Qualifications

• Experience in automation projects including PLC, HMI, Drives, SCADA.
• Proven track record in delivering cost-effective projects in industrial automation.
• High calibre ambitious and self-starter with client management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and manage the delivery of projects.
• Cultivate existing customer relationships for repeat business.
• Manage client issues as the first point of contact.

Skills

Prior experience working within a Systems Integrator

Strong commercial acumen

Excellent communication and client management skills

Tools

Rockwell

Siemens

Wonderware

Ignition

Job description

We're working with a fast-growing, independently owned automation specialist delivering cutting‑edge control systems to some of the most recognised names in the industry.

Supporting food & beverage, pharmaceutical and utilities to high‑security industries such as defence, aerospace and nuclear. They champion innovation, embrace complex challenges and take pride in their delivery.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a business with a heritage of over 100 years and a current order book approaching £1Bn. They offer a clear career path, on‑going professional training including Chartership and a collaborative working environment.

Project Manager - Industrial Automation

£50,000 - £80,000 DOE + Pension + Car Allowance

Newcastle. Project Values £20K - £3M

Ref: 24820

Project Manager - The Role

• Technical leadership and general management
• Overall responsibility for the successful delivery of all projects ensuring they are on time, to budget and meet agreed specifications
• Cultivating existing customers and repeat business through delivering technical projects and ensuring customer satisfaction
• First point of contact and manage all client issues
• Working with leading organisations on multiple projects in a variety of sectors
• Provide cost effective control solutions including biding and reviews prior to submission

Project Manager - The Person

• Prior experience working within a Systems Integrator essential
• High calibre ambitious and self‑starter, control and automation professional
• Experience in one or more of the following industries: Food and Beverage, FMCG, Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Process, Manufacturing, Utilities
• Have previously managed automation projects e.g. PLC, HMI, Drives, SCADA
• Experience in, or good working knowledge of, automation software e.g. Rockwell, Siemens, Wonderware, Ignition
• High calibre ambitious self‑starter, control and automation professional
• Strong commercial acumen
• Demonstrable track record in the successful delivery of cost effective projects encompassing control solutions within an industrial or process automation environment
• Excellent communication and client management skills

Office based in Newcastle commutable from; South Shields, Sunderland, Consett and Blyth.

For further information call Sharon Hill