Project Manager

Hernshead Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A systems integration company in the UK is looking for a skilled Project Manager. This role involves managing the timely delivery of PLC, RTU, and SCADA projects while ensuring client satisfaction and coordination among engineering teams. Ideal candidates should have a project management qualification such as PRINCE2 or PMP and proven experience in similar industries. The position offers a chance to work on critical infrastructures and bring real impact to various sectors, including energy and utilities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing PLC, RTU, and/or SCADA projects.
• Experience in utilities, energy, infrastructure, or process industries.
• Knowledge of common platforms such as Siemens and Rockwell.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end delivery of integration projects.
• Develop and maintain project plans and budgets.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
• Manage client relationships and lead project communications.
• Control project scope and change management.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Team coordination

Education

PRINCE2, PMP, or equivalent qualification

Tools

Siemens

Rockwell

Schneider

GE

Wonderware

Job description

The UK's fastest-growing systems integration company, delivering cutting‑edge PLC, RTU and SCADA solutions across critical infrastructure, utilities, energy, and industrial sectors, is seeking a Project Manager.

This is a key role within a high‑performing delivery team, offering real responsibility, autonomy, and the opportunity to work on technically challenging, business‑critical systems.

As a Project Manager, you will take full ownership of automation projects from initiation through to commissioning and handover. You will act as the primary point of contact for clients, internal engineering teams, and subcontractors, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest technical standards.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage end‑to‑end delivery of PLC, RTU and SCADA integration projects
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, and risk registers
• Coordinate multi‑disciplinary engineering teams (software, hardware, commissioning)
• Manage client relationships and lead project communications
• Control project scope, change management, and commercial performance
• Support FAT, SAT, commissioning, and final handover activities
• Provide clear project reporting to senior management

Experience Required

• Proven experience managing PLC, RTU and/or SCADA projects
• PRINCE2, PMP, or equivalent project management qualification
• Experience in utilities, energy, infrastructure, or process industries
• Knowledge of common platforms (e.g. Siemens, Rockwell, Schneider, GE, Wonderware)