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Project Manager

Newcastle Helix
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We’re working with a fast-growing, independently owned automation specialist delivering cutting-edge control systems to some of the most recognised names in the industry.

Supporting food & beverage, pharmaceutical and utilities to high-security industries such as defence, aerospace and nuclear. They champion innovation, embrace complex challenges and take pride in their delivery.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a business with a heritage of over 100 years and a current order book approaching £1Bn. They offer a clear career path, on-going professional training including Chartership and a collaborative working environment.

Project Manager – Industrial Automation

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

Newcastle. Project Values £20K - £3M

Ref: 24820

Project Manager - The Role:

Technical leadership and general management
Overall responsibility for the successful delivery of all projects ensuring they are on time, to budget and meet agreed specifications
Cultivating existing customers and repeat business through delivering technical projects and ensuring customer satisfaction
First point of contact and manage all client issues
Working with leading organisations on multiple projects in a variety of sectors.
Provide cost effective control solutions including biding and reviews prior to submission

Project Manager - The Person:

Prior experience working within a Systems Integrator highly desirable
High calibre ambitious and self-starter, control and automation professional
Experience in one or more of the following industries: Food and Beverage, FMCG, Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Process, Manufacturing, Utilities.
Have previously managed automation projects e.g. PLC, HMI, Drives, SCADA
Experience in, or good working knowledge of, automation software e.g. Rockwell, Siemens, Wonderware, Ignition.
High calibre ambitious self-starter, control and automation professional
Strong commercial acumen
Demonstrable track record in the successful delivery of cost effective projects encompassing control solutions within an industrial or process automation environment.
Excellent communication and client management skills

Office based in Newcastle commutable from; South Sheilds, Sunderland, Consett and Blyth.

For further information call John Anderson

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