Project Manager - Automation

NMS Recruit Ltd t/a Russell Taylor Group; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days + 8 bank holidays (buy/sell up

4.5% employer pension

Health Cash Plan

Life Assurance

Annual salary review

Hybrid working (Glasgow)

Job summary

Russell Taylor Group is seeking an experienced Project Manager - Automation to lead build-to-print control panel and major hardware projects from initial client engagement to delivery in a hybrid Glasgow environment.

You will develop detailed project plans, timelines and allocate resources, manage budgets and reports, and act as the primary client contact while coordinating with procurement, production and quality teams to keep milestones on track.

Qualifications

• Degree in science or engineering.
• Experience delivering a structured project lifecycle (Level 5 Engineer or Level 4 Project Manager or equivalent).
• Typically 2–3 years in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Lead build-to-print control panel and major hardware projects, from initial client engagement through to delivery.
• Develop project plans, timelines and resource allocation, and monitor progress against them.
• Manage project budgets, track costs and identify efficiency savings.
• Act as the main point of contact for clients, managing expectations and communication throughout.
• Coordinate with procurement, production and quality teams to keep materials, resources and standards on track.
• Lead project meetings, from kick-offs to progress reviews, and reporting to stakeholders.
• Maintain project documentation and support quality audits.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Education

Degree in science or engineering

Tools

MS Project

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Visio

Job description

Project Manager - Automation

Full-time

Glasgow - Hybrid

Are you an experienced project manager with a background in control and automation systems? Do you enjoy managing projects from initial client engagement right through to delivery? Fancy taking the lead on build-to-print control panel and major hardware projects?

What's in it for you?

• Up to £75k basic salary
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days per year
• 4.5% employer contributory pension
• Employee Health Cash Plan
• Life assurance
• Annual salary review every January
• Hybrid working from Sheffield

What will you be doing?

• Leading build-to-print control panel and major hardware projects, from initial client engagement through to delivery
• Developing project plans, timelines and resource allocation, and monitoring progress against them
• Managing project budgets, tracking costs and identifying efficiency savings
• Acting as the main point of contact for clients, managing expectations and communication throughout
• Coordinating with procurement, production and quality teams to keep materials, resources and standards on track
• Leading project meetings, from kick-offs to progress reviews, and reporting to stakeholders
• Maintaining project documentation and supporting quality audits

Where you'll be doing it

Our client has over 50 years' history combining the skills, experience and knowledge of well-respected industry names to become a leading partner for industry. They develop and integrate digital transformation solutions across the energy, nuclear and industrial manufacturing sectors, helping to advance safe, secure and sustainable operations.

What you'll need

• A degree in science or engineering
• Proven project management and team leadership experience
• Experience delivering a structured project lifecycle as a Level 5 Engineer or Level 4 Project Manager (or equivalent), typically 2-3 years
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, including MS Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio
• Strong commercial, financial and contract management skills, including NEC contracts
• Experience producing formal technical documentation across the full project lifecycle
• A good understanding of Quality Management System procedures, with experience supporting quality audits
• A full UK driving licence

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