Project Manager

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

Job summary

A leading automation specialist based in Newcastle is seeking a Project Manager with experience in delivering automation projects. Offering a salary between £50,000 and £80,000 plus benefits, this role involves leading project delivery, cultivating customer relationships, and ensuring client satisfaction. Ideal candidates will have experience with PLCs, HMI, and automation software. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious professional to join a celebrated company with over 100 years of history.

Benefits

Pension

Car allowance

Ongoing professional training

Qualifications

• Prior experience working within a Systems Integrator highly desirable.
• Experience in automation projects e.g. PLC, HMI, Drives, SCADA.
• Demonstrable track record in successful delivery of projects.

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for successful delivery of all projects.
• Cultivating existing customers and ensuring customer satisfaction.
• First point of contact for all client issues.

Skills

Technical leadership

Client management

Project delivery

Commercial acumen

Communication skills

Tools

Rockwell

Siemens

Wonderware

Ignition

Job description

Position

Project Manager - Industrial Automation

Salary and Location

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

Newcastle. Project Values £20K - £3M

Overview

Were 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications / Experience

• 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
• 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

Additional Information

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

For further information call John Anderson