Senior Project Manager
29 days ago
Telford
Senior Project Manager (Automation) Are you ready to take ownership of complex, high-value projects and lead them from concept to completion? Our client is looking for a Senior Project Manager to join their dynamic team and play a pivotal role in delivering cutting-edge solutions within the automation industry. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy solving technical challenges, and love leading teams to success - this could be your next big move. What You’ll Be Doing As a Senior Project Manager, you’ll be at the heart of everything our client is delivering: • Own the full project lifecycle – from sales handover to final customer acceptance, • Engage stakeholders – understand, manage, and deliver on all technical & commercial requirements, • Lead and inspire teams – ensuring clear ownership, accountability, and performance, • Drive planning & execution – manage resources, schedules, and deliverables with precision, • Communicate with impact – keep customers, teams, and directors aligned at every stage, • Solve problems proactively – troubleshoot issues and manage risks before they escalate, • Control budgets & contracts – manage costs, payments, and change orders effectively, • Oversee documentation & compliance – ensuring accuracy and traceability throughout, • Support installation & commissioning – with a strong focus on timelines and H&S, • Mentor others – develop and support junior project professionals What We’re Looking For • Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, • Formal Project Management qualification, • Proficiency in MS Office & MS Project, • Excellent communication skills (written & verbal English), • Background in engineering/project/proposal/sales/procurement roles, • Solid experience in the automation industry (essential), • Willingness to travel (approx 25% UK + occasional international) What’s In It For You? We believe in rewarding great work: • Competitive salary + bonus scheme, • 25 days holiday + bank holidays, • BUPA private medical plan, • Car allowance, • Pension & life insurance, • Employee assistance programme, • Flexible working options, • Ongoing training & personal development, • Bike to work scheme, • EV charging on-site, • Social & wellbeing events, • Free parking at our Technology Hub You’ll be part of an innovative environment where your leadership directly impacts project success and customer satisfaction. This is more than a role — it’s an opportunity to shape major engineering projects and grow your career at the same time