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Project Manager

Job Posted: 3 hours ago

Salary: £ 50,000 - 80,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: South Yorkshire

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Lead High-Impact Automation Projects

We're working with a growing, independently owned automation specialist delivering advanced control systems to major names across food & beverage, pharmaceutical, utilities, defence, aerospace, and nuclear sectors. With a £1Bn+ order book, over 100 years of engineering heritage, and a brand-new, fully fitted modern office in South Yorkshire, this is a standout opportunity to take ownership of diverse automation projects and make a real impact.

Project Manager – Industrial Automation

£50,000 - £80,000 DOE + Pension + Car Allowance

South Yorkshire. Project Values £20K - £3M  

Modern New Office Ref: 24767

As Project Manager, you will take ownership of multiple high-value automation projects — leading cross-functional teams, managing client relationships, and ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest technical standards.

Project Manager - The Role:

Full project ownership — technical and commercial delivery from concept to handover
Lead client interactions and manage key stakeholder relationships throughout project lifecycle
Coordinate internal engineering teams, external contractors, and suppliers
Review technical proposals and bids, ensuring cost-effective solutions are put forward
Drive repeat business and long-term client partnerships through excellence in delivery
Oversee multiple projects across a range of sectors, from £20K to £3M in value

Project Manager - The Person:

You’re an experienced automation professional with a proven track record managing technical projects in fast-paced environments. You're commercially savvy, client-focused, and comfortable balancing priorities.

Proven experience delivering control and automation projects (PLC, SCADA, HMI, drives)
Experience working in or alongside a systems integrator
Strong knowledge of automation software platforms such as Rockwell, Siemens, Wonderware, Ignition
Experience across key industries: FMCG, Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical, Chemical, Utilities
Commercially aware with the ability to manage costs, timelines, and client expectations
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Ambitious, technically credible, and self-driven

Why Join?

Be part of a forward-thinking engineering firm with a secure £1Bn+ pipeline
 Work in brand-new, modern offices designed for collaboration
 Deliver projects that matter in safety-critical and high-security sectors
 Receive structured training, with ongoing CPD and Chartership support
 Benefit from a structure where your voice matters and initiative is rewarded

Located in South Yorkshire, this role would be commutable from Rotherham, Chesterfield, Sheffield, Doncaster, Barnsley, Matlock, Buxton, Retford, Mansfield, Wakefield and Leeds.

For further information please contact Sarah Clarke

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