Senior Project Manager

Samuel Frank; Preston on the Hill; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading systems integrator in the North West is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee automation and controls projects. The role requires strong communication skills, a technical background in electrical engineering, and experience in managing contracts. The ideal candidate will troubleshoot issues, monitor budgets, and lead projects from inception to completion. Competitive salary of £65‑70k with additional car allowance and bonus benefits. This position is suitable for candidates within commuting distance of Cheshire.

Benefits

Car allowance

Bonus scheme

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven track record of delivering automation & controls projects on the supplier side.
• Technical background within automation, electrical or controls.
• Experience with NEC contracts or bespoke contracts.

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects for a systems integrator within automation, electrical engineering, and controls.
• Understand, review, and communicate stakeholder requirements.
• Establish resource needs for each project stage and engage with engineering teams.

Skills

Project delivery

Stakeholder communication

Troubleshooting technical issues

Budget management

Resource allocation

Education

Bespoke project management qualification

Job description

Senior Project Manager – Systems Integration – Electrical / Controls – Cheshire

Salary: £65‑70k plus £6k car allowance and bonus.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver projects for a systems integrator within automation, electrical engineering and controls.
• Work under contracts such as NEC or bespoke contracts (essential requirement).
• Understand, review and communicate stakeholder requirements.
• Establish resource needs for each project stage and engage with engineering teams to schedule and assign tasks.
• Troubleshoot technical issues.
• Monitor and control stage payments & costs to stay within contract obligations & budget limits.
• Assess project issues and identify solutions to meet productivity, quality and customer goals.
• Follow up the project during installation and commissioning stages.
• Spend approximately 25% of the time on customer sites.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of delivering automation & controls projects on the supplier side.
• Technical background within automation, electrical or controls.
• Bespoke project management qualification recognised – preferred.

The client has a fantastic reputation and is a very well‑established organisation. They offer a genuine career path and a modern working environment, car allowance and bonus scheme.

The position is commutable from the following places in and around the North West / Cheshire: Manchester, Liverpool, Chester, Wigan, St Helens, Warrington, Runcorn, Ellesmere Port, Stockport, Bolton, Heywood, Rochdale, Birkenhead, Widnes, Knutsford, Skelmersdale or Wigan.

If you would like to find out more, please send your CV for an immediate response.