Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; Dungannon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project Manager to lead automation projects and enhance business processes. This role is perfect for candidates with a minimum of 2 years' experience who are eager to take on leadership responsibilities. You will manage project delivery, mentor engineering teams, and improve internal systems for better efficiency. With a strong focus on career growth and development, this opportunity offers the chance to work in a supportive environment that values innovation and collaboration. If you're ready to drive process excellence, this role is for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Clear pathway for progression

Supportive team environment

Focus on development and collaboration

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in project delivery or automation.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage planning, delivery, and resource allocation of automation projects.
• Lead, support, and mentor multi-level engineering teams.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Stakeholder Management

Planning and Organisational Skills

Continuous Improvement Mindset

Education

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Business

Job description

Job Description

Job Title:
Project Manager

Description:
We are hiring for our client, a respected and long-standing specialist in delivering advanced process automation solutions across sectors such as Water, Food Production, Recycling and Quarry. Due to continued growth and a strategic focus on internal optimisation, they are seeking a Project Manager to lead automation projects and drive business process improvements. This opportunity is ideal for someone with a minimum of 2 years' post-graduate experience who is motivated to take on leadership responsibilities, support team development, and enhance internal systems to support scalable delivery. Whether you're already in a project-focused role or looking to transition from a technical engineering background, this position offers a strong career development pathway, with full support and training provided.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job:

1. Career Growth: A company with a strong investment in your professional development and technical upskilling

2. Leadership Role: Mentor and manage a team of both Junior and Senior Engineers

3. Process Optimisation: Play a key role in shaping internal systems to increase project efficiency and collaboration

The Role:

As a Project Delivery Manager, you will:

• Manage the planning, delivery, and resource allocation of automation projects
• Ensure project milestones and client expectations are consistently achieved
• Act as a key point of contact between technical teams and senior leadership
• Improve business systems and internal processes for better collaboration and efficiency
• Lead, support, and mentor multi-level engineering teams
• Track and report on project performance metrics to inform strategic decisions

The Person:

The ideal candidate will have:

• A degree in Engineering, Business, or a related discipline (but not essential)
• At least 2 years' experience in a project delivery, automation, or technical engineering environment
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent planning and organisational abilities
• A commercial mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
• Experience mentoring teams and coordinating cross-functional projects
• Technical skills and an ambition to progress into a leadership or PM role

The Rewards:

* Competitive salary and benefits package
* Clear pathway for progression into senior project and operational leadership roles
* Opportunity to work with a forward-thinking business committed to innovation and excellence
* Supportive team environment with a focus on development and collaboration

Next Steps - Why Hunter Savage?

At Hunter Savage, we are a specialist recruitment consultancy focused on matching high-calibre talent with industry-leading opportunities across Engineering & Manufacturing. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and are excited about driving automation and process excellence, contact Dominic Heron for a confidential conversation today.

07458 160121