Project Manager

Automation Experts Ltd
Grenoside, South Yorkshire, S35 8PX, United Kingdom
Today
£50,000 – £80,000 pa

Salary

£50,000 – £80,000 pa

Posted
1 May 2026 (Today)

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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