Project Manager

Automation Experts; Stepps; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Contributory pension

Well-being programs

Electric vehicle scheme

Job summary

Automation Experts in Glasgow is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee MEICA projects, coordinating with engineering teams and clients to ensure governance and resource allocation. The role involves reporting on progress and managing CDM responsibilities on site.

With a salary range of £50,000–£60,000 plus benefits, this position emphasizes career development, training, and progression within a market-leading systems integration company at the forefront of the UK industry.

Qualifications

• 2+ years PM experience in a medium/large organisation (or 4+ years as an assistant PM)
• Experience with electrical installation projects is advantageous
• Experience with NEC contracts is preferred
• Strong planning and governance capabilities

Responsibilities

• Lead MEICA projects covering mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and automation elements.
• Coordinate with engineering teams and clients to review proposals and allocate resources for site investigations and development tasks.
• Provide regular monthly progress reports on technical progress and commercial performance.
• Ensure compliance with CDM Principal Contractor and Designer responsibilities.

Skills

Planning

Organisational skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Team player

Commercial awareness

Initiative

Education

APM or Prince2 Practitioner

Tools

NEC3/NEC4 contracts

Job description

Working for a company who are proud to be at the forefront of systems integration in the UK you will provide support to Scottish Water projects.

This company supports its workforce with flexible working options, generous family leave policies, contributory pensions, well-being programs and electric vehicle schemes. Strong focus is also placed on career development through training, apprenticeships and internal progression.

Project Manager

£50,000 - £60,000 + Benefits Package

Projects range from £250k to £15M with typically up to 15 projects within portfolio

Glasgow. Ref: 25672

Project Manager - The Role:

• Work on MEICA contracts/projects, typically involving mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control and automation systems
• Work with the respective engineering teams, designers and the client to ensure design proposals are suitably reviewed and managed through internal and external governance routes. Ensure that resource is suitably assigned for site investigation and scoping, as well as in house development tasks.
• Providing regular monthly summary progress reports across all projects, highlighting technical progress and commercial performance and detailing any changes
• Assume full responsibility for the fulfilment of the requirements of CDM Principal Contractor and Designer

Project Manager - The Person:

• Minimum 2 years' experience as a Project Manager within a medium or large organisation, or 4 years as an assistant Project Manager or similar role
• Good planning, organisational, time management and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to act on own initiative.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels within and outside the organisation.
• Must be a good team player and commercially aware
• An appreciation of electrical installations and control systems including, but not limited to, control panels/MCCs, PLC, SCADA, instrumentation is preferred.
• Previous experience of working on electrical installation jobs within the Water Industry is preferred
• Previous experience working on NEC3 or NEC4 construction contracts.
• Project Management skills, APM or Prince 2 practitioner preferred
• A leading engineering company, established over 100 years ago, now with a group turnover in excess of £210M, they have developed a culture to promote personal development and ensure employee safety.