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Project Manager - Automation

Posted: 06/11/26
Recruiter:NMS Recruit Ltd t/a Russell Taylor Group
Reference:3213220263
Type:Permanent
Disciplines: Engineering
Salary:£70,000 - £75,000 Annual
Location:Glasgow
Description: Project Manager - Automation
Full-time
Glasgow - Hybrid

Are you an experienced project manager with a background in control and automation systems?
Do you enjoy managing projects from initial client engagement right through to delivery?
Fancy taking the lead on build-to-print control panel and major hardware projects?

What's in it for you?
Up to 75k basic salary
25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days per year
4.5% employer contributory pension
Employee Health Cash Plan
Life assurance
Annual salary review every January
Hybrid working from Sheffield

What will you be doing?
Leading build-to-print control panel and major hardware projects, from initial client engagement through to delivery
Developing project plans, timelines and resource allocation, and monitoring progress against them
Managing project budgets, tracking costs and identifying efficiency savings
Acting as the main point of contact for clients, managing expectations and communication throughout
Coordinating with procurement, production and quality teams to keep materials, resources and standards on track
Leading project meetings, from kick-offs to progress reviews, and reporting to stakeholders
Maintaining project documentation and supporting quality audits

Where you'll be doing it
Our client has over 50 years' history combining the skills, experience and knowledge of well-respected industry names to become a leading partner for industry. They develop and integrate digital transformation solutions across the energy, nuclear and industrial manufacturing sectors, helping to advance safe, secure and sustainable operations.

What you'll need
A degree in science or engineering
Proven project management and team leadership experience
Experience delivering a structured project lifecycle as a Level 5 Engineer or Level 4 Project Manager (or equivalent), typically 2-3 years
Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, including MS Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio
Strong commercial, financial and contract management skills, including NEC contracts
Experience producing formal technical documentation across the full project lifecycle
A good understanding of Quality Management System procedures, with experience supporting quality audits
A full UK driving licence

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