Senior Project Manager - Advanced Automation

Lord Search & Selection; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Senior Project Manager for a remote role in the UK, managing advanced automation projects. The ideal candidate will have experience in automation, excellent stakeholder management skills, and a strong understanding of technologies like PLC and SCADA. This position offers competitive salary and benefits, along with opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Career development opportunities

Flexibility and autonomy

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing automation or industrial engineering projects.
• Strong understanding of automation technologies and systems.
• Background in manufacturing, logistics, or packaging sectors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex automation projects across the UK and potentially Europe.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, risks, and resources.
• Coordinate with engineering teams, subcontractors, and clients.

Skills

Project management in automation

Stakeholder management

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

Understanding of PLC and SCADA

Tools

PLC

SCADA

Robotics

Job description

Leading Advanced Automation Projects with Global Blue-Chip Customers
Location - UK (Remote based with travel)
Salary - Up to 90,000 pa + Package
Sector - Advanced Automation & Industrial Engineering

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?

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.

The Role:

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.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead complex automation projects across the UK and potentially Europe
• 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 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 in a business where the only limitation is your desire and drive.

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 10085.

Desired Skills and Experience
Automation, Robotics, PLC, Warehousing, 3PL, Logistics, Production, Manufacturing, Engineering, Industrial, Projects, Programmes, Program, Robotics