Technical Project Manager

Vantage Consulting; Warrington; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

Pension Scheme

Personal Development Plans

Job summary

Vantage Consulting Limited is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead control and automation projects from enquiry to delivery. You will manage budgets, programmes, and specifications while building strong client relationships and contributing to the business growth.

The role requires a strong technical background in industrial automation (PLC, HMI, SCADA) and proven delivery to time and budget. Engineering degree preferred with opportunities for development.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Project Management within the Controls & Automation industry.
• Strong technical understanding of industrial control systems, including PLC, HMI and SCADA technologies.
• Demonstrable experience delivering automation projects to agreed budgets, timescales and specifications.
• Strong commercial awareness, including project financial management and cost control.
• Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Relevant engineering or automation qualifications, ideally degree level.

Responsibilities

• Manage the successful delivery of control and automation projects from enquiry to completion.
• Take responsibility for budgets, programmes, technical specifications and commercial performance.
• Build strong relationships with customers to ensure satisfaction and repeat business.
• Provide technical and commercial leadership throughout the project lifecycle.
• Oversee project teams and support their development.
• Identify and manage risks, challenges and client requirements.
• Support tender preparation, cost estimates and technical proposals reviews.
• Collaborate with senior management on business development and growth.
• Act as primary client contact to resolve technical and commercial issues.

Skills

Project Management

Industrial Control Systems

Budget & Schedule

Commercial Awareness

Leadership & Stakeholders

Engineering Degree

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Siemens

Rockwell

AVEVA/Wonderware

Job description

Project Manager - Controls & Automation

Location: Daresbury / Theale (Reading)
Salary: Up to £70,000 per annum
Benefits: 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays, Pension Scheme & Personal Development Plans

About the Opportunity

We are recruiting for an experienced Project Manager to join a well-established and growing engineering business specialising in industrial automation and control systems.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded Project Manager with a strong technical background to take ownership of automation projects, manage key client relationships and contribute to the continued growth of the business.

The company delivers control and automation solutions across a range of industries, including Water, Utilities, Food & Beverage, FMCG, Manufacturing and Process Engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the successful delivery of control and automation projects from initial enquiry through to completion.

• Take responsibility for project budgets, programmes, technical specifications and commercial performance.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and repeat business.

• Provide technical and commercial leadership throughout the project lifecycle.

• Oversee project teams, supporting their technical, commercial and professional development.

• Identify and manage project risks, operational challenges and client requirements.

• Support tender preparation, cost estimates and technical proposal reviews.

• Work closely with senior management to support business development and strategic growth.

• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, resolving technical and commercial issues.

Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Proven experience in Project Management within the Controls & Automation industry.

• Strong technical understanding of industrial control systems, including PLC, HMI and SCADA technologies.

• Demonstrable experience delivering automation projects to agreed budgets, timescales and specifications.

• Strong commercial awareness, including project financial management and cost control.

• Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.

• Relevant engineering or automation qualifications, ideally degree level.

Desirable:

• Experience delivering projects within the Water, Utilities, FMCG, Food & Beverage or Process industries.

• Knowledge of automation platforms such as Siemens, Rockwell or AVEVA/Wonderware.

• Previous experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams.

• Experience supporting tendering, proposals and business development.

• Relevant professional engineering or project management memberships.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary up to £70,000 per annum

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

• Company pension scheme

• Structured personal development plans

• Internal and external training opportunities

• Clear opportunities for career progression

• Long-term project pipeline within a growing engineering business

• Supportive working environment with a strong focus on employee wellbeing

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to join a growing engineering organisation with an established reputation in industrial automation and control systems.

You'll have the autonomy to lead technically challenging projects, develop long-term customer relationships and play an important role in the company's continued growth.

The business offers excellent opportunities for professional development, technical leadership and long-term career progression.