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Project Manager / Engineer - Industrial Automation

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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 / Engineer – Industrial Automation
£50,000 - £80,000 DOE + Pension + Car Allowance
Reading. Project Values £20K - £3M
Ref: 23852
Project Manager / Engineer - 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 the Water and Utilities sector.
  • Provide cost effective control solutions including biding and reviews prior to submission
    Project Manager / Engineer - 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 Reading commutable from; Oxford, Basingstoke, High Wycombe, Slough and Aldershot.
    For further information call John Anderson

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