Project Manager in Woolston

Energy Jobline AZ; Southampton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automation specialist in the UK is seeking a Project Manager / Engineer to oversee technical projects in industrial automation. The role requires strong project management skills and experience in the food, utilities, and pharmaceutical industries. Candidates should possess a degree and have a proven track record of delivering projects on budget and on time. This is an excellent opportunity for career advancement with ongoing professional development.

Benefits

Pension

Car Allowance

Clear career path

Ongoing professional training

Qualifications

• High calibre, ambitious, self-starter control and automation professional.
• Demonstrable track record in the successful delivery of cost-effective projects.
• Experience working with contracts NEC 3 & 4 beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Technical leadership and management of all projects.
• Cultivate existing customers and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Manage all client issues as the first point of contact.
• Provide cost-effective control solutions.

Skills

Technical leadership

Commercial acumen

Project delivery

Excellent communication skills

Education

Degree in Control and Automation

Job description

Overview

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion.

Role Summary

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. Preferably you will be degree qualified with a successful project track record. Two positions available, one senior and one open to an Automation Project Engineer wanting to progress.

Position Details

• Job title: Project Manager / Engineer – Industrial Automation
• Salary: £50,000 – £70,000 DOE
• Pension & Car Allowance
• Location: Cheshire (commutable to Runcorn, Daresbury, Widnes, Northwich, Chester, Ellesmere Port & Knutsford)

Responsibilities

• Technical leadership and general management of all projects ensuring they are on time, to budget, and meet agreed specifications.
• Cultivate existing customers and repeat business through delivering technical projects and ensuring customer satisfaction.
• First point of contact and manage all client issues.
• Provide cost‑effective control solutions including bidding and reviews prior to submission.

Qualifications & Experience

• 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 Food, Utilities, FMCG, and Pharmaceutical industries.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience working with contracts NEC 3 & 4 beneficial, not essential.

Additional Information

Office based in Cheshire. For further information call Sharon Hill. If you are interested in applying for this job, please press the Apply Button and follow the application process. Energy Jobline wishes you the very best of luck in your next career move.