Senior Project Manager - Advanced Automation

Lord Search & Selection; Ducklington; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Project Manager in the UK for remote work with travel required. This role involves managing high-value automation projects from concept to completion, coordinating teams and ensuring project success. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in automation technologies and demonstrate excellent stakeholder management skills. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £90,000pa and an extensive benefits package, contributing to high-impact projects for blue-chip clients.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Industry leading benefits

Excellent career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing high value automation or industrial engineering projects.
• Strong understanding of automation technologies and systems (PLC, SCADA, robotics, WMS etc.).
• Willingness to travel regularly across the UK and potentially Europe.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for end-to-end project delivery across multiple automation projects.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and ensure projects are delivered on time and to the highest standards.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, risks, and associated resources.

Skills

Automation

Robotics

PLC

Logistics

Project management

Job description

Overview

Senior Project Manager - Advanced Automation

Location - UK (Remote based with travel)

Salary - Up to £90,000 pa + Car + Bonus + Extensive Package

Sector - Advanced Automation & Industrial Engineering

About the role

Are you an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in automation? Do you thrive in high-technology environments delivering complex engineering projects across international clients and markets? This business is leading the way in their technology space!

Our client is a global leader in advanced automation solutions, delivering cutting-edge design, installation, and commissioning services for high-profile manufacturing, industrial and FMCG clients. Due to continued growth and expansion across the UK, they are looking to appoint a Senior Project Manager to lead key customer automation projects from concept to completion.

Responsibilities

• As a Senior Project Manager, you'll be responsible for end-to-end project delivery across multiple advanced automation design & installation projects.
• Working remotely from within the UK, you'll coordinate cross-functional teams and collaborate closely with clients to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to the highest standards of quality and safety.
• Lead complex automation projects across the UK and potentially Europe when required
• Manage project timelines, budgets, risks, and associated resources
• Liaise with internal engineering teams, subcontractors, and client stakeholders
• Oversee design, installation and commissioning phases on-site
• Ensure full compliance with safety standards and industry best practices
• Drive customer satisfaction through proactive communication and delivery excellence

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience managing high value automation or industrial engineering projects
• A strong understanding of automation technologies and systems (PLC, SCADA, robotics, WMS etc.)
• Background in manufacturing, logistics, process, 3PL or packaging sectors preferred
• Proven senior stakeholder management and communication skills
• Willingness to travel regularly across the UK and potentially Europe
• Strong commercial awareness and contract/project cost control expertise

What's On Offer

• Join a world-renowned automation business at the forefront of industrial innovation
• Remote-first role with true autonomy and flexibility
• High-impact and visible projects with blue-chip clients
• Competitive salary package with industry leading benefits and excellent career development opportunities

Inquiries: Apply now to lead where precision, performance and passion meet. Or reach out directly for a confidential conversation.

This role is being managed exclusively by Lord Search & Selection so to apply in confidence and to initiate an informal discussion, please submit a fully CV online detailing your current remuneration package and availability quoting job reference 10258.

Desired Skills and Experience

Automation, Robotics, PLC, Warehousing, 3PL, Logistics, Production, Manufacturing, Engineering, Industrial, Projects, Programmes, Program, Robotics