Project Manager

Meritus Talent; Reading; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A bespoke electrical consultancy is seeking an NEC 4 Project Manager to oversee multiple projects in the nuclear industry, ensuring they are delivered on time and to the required standards. Successful candidates will have a strong background in industrial automation and familiarity with PLC/SCADA systems. The role offers competitive salary packages and benefits including private medical insurance.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering industrial automation projects is essential.
• Strong background managing PLC and SCADA implementation.
• Experience in nuclear or defence sectors is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of automation projects from initiation to handover.
• Manage client relationships, timelines, budgets, and scope changes.
• Ensure deliverables meet contractual and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Project Management

Client Management

Leadership

Problem Solving

Job description

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MERITUS are recruiting for an NEC 4 Project Manager to join our client, a bespoke electrical consultancy, on a long term framework within the nuclear industry.

As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for the full project lifecycle—from contract award through to final delivery—ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. You will lead the planning, coordination, and execution of multiple concurrent contracts, ensuring compliance with Quality, Health & Safety, and Environmental objectives.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams to deliver PLC and SCADA-based control system solutions, meeting the stringent requirements of regulated industries. If you do not yet have experience in the nuclear or defence sector, we offer tailored training to bring your expertise up to industry standards.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Oversee the delivery of multiple automation and control system projects from initiation to handover
• Manage client relationships, project resources, timelines, budgets, and scope changes
• Ensure all project deliverables meet contractual and regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with internal engineering teams and external stakeholders to resolve technical and operational challenges
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of project management processes and best practices across the business

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience delivering industrial automation projects, ideally within regulated environments
• Strong background in managing the implementation of PLC and SCADA systems
• Solid understanding of contractual responsibilities and client satisfaction metrics
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Experience working in or familiarity with the nuclear or defence sector is highly desirable

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Private medical insurance
• Discounted gym membership

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management, Design, and Engineering

• Industries

  Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution, Services for Renewable Energy, and Electric Power Generation

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