Project Manager

Automation Experts Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; 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 automation projects. This role involves technical leadership, client management, and ensuring project specifications are met. Candidates should have prior experience with systems integration and managing automation projects across various industries. Excellent communication skills and commercial acumen are essential. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from £50,000 to £80,000, alongside benefits including pension and car allowance.

Benefits

Pension

Car Allowance

Career path and ongoing professional training

Qualifications

• Prior experience working within a Systems Integrator.
• Experience managing automation projects.
• Strong client management skills.

Responsibilities

• Successful delivery of all projects on time and budget.
• Cultivating customer relationships through technical project delivery.
• Managing client issues effectively.

Skills

Technical leadership

Customer satisfaction

Commercial acumen

Excellent communication

Tools

PLC

HMI

SCADA

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