Project Manager

Automation Experts Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automation specialist in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Project Manager to lead the delivery of automation projects across various sectors, including Food and Beverage and Pharmaceuticals. The ideal candidate will have experience in managing automation projects, strong communication skills, and a track record in client management. This role offers a competitive salary of £50,000 - £80,000 DOE plus benefits including a pension and car allowance.

Benefits

Pension

Car allowance

On-going professional training

Qualifications

• Prior experience working within a Systems Integrator highly desirable.
• Experience in managing automation projects such as PLC, HMI, Drives, SCADA.
• Demonstrable track record in delivering cost effective industrial automation projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical projects ensuring successful delivery.
• Cultivate customer relationships and ensure satisfaction.
• Manage client issues and maintain project specifications.

Skills

Technical leadership

Client management

Communication skills

Commercial acumen

Control and automation knowledge

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

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 bidding and reviews prior to submission

The Person

• Prior experience working within a Systems Integrator highly desirable
• 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 Sheilds, Sunderland, Consett and Blyth.

For further information call John Anderson