Senior Automation Delivery Lead

Actemium; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Health benefits

Career development

VINCI Energies global exposure

Senior Leadership Team involvement

Job summary

Actemium Automation Peterborough seeks a Senior Project Manager to oversee large-scale automation and electrical engineering initiatives. You will lead full lifecycle delivery, from initiation through closure, ensuring milestones are met on time and within budget, while coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and maintaining client relationships.

You will also be part of the Senior Leadership Team, shaping long-term strategy, driving growth, and improving operational excellence across the business

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing engineering, automation, or control projects.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven ability to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement.
• Commercial awareness and contract/procurement management.
• Proficient in project management methodologies (Prince2/PMBOK/Agile).
• Degree in engineering, project management, or related field.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead, organise, and motivate teams to deliver automation and control projects to client specifications and deadlines.
• Develop detailed project plans, allocate resources, and manage scopes, budgets, and schedules.
• Proactively identify and manage risks, issues, dependencies, and changes.
• Act as primary point of contact for clients and stakeholders throughout lifecycle.
• Prepare and present regular progress reports and facilitate meetings.
• Drive project quality through regulatory and client standards compliance.
• Mentor junior team members and share best practices in PM.
• Contribute to Senior Leadership Team and help shape long-term business strategy.

Skills

Engineering mgmt

Automation

Control systems

Leadership

Client relations

Communication

Contract management

Project planning

PM methodologies

Travel willingness

Education

Engineering or PM degree

Job description

Actemium Automation Peterborough seeks a Senior Project Manager to oversee large-scale automation and electrical engineering initiatives. You will lead full lifecycle delivery, from initiation through closure, ensuring milestones are met on time and within budget, while coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and maintaining client relationships.

You will also be part of the Senior Leadership Team, shaping long-term strategy, driving growth, and improving operational excellence across the business