Project Manager (Mech. Engineering – Automation)
Nottingham
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 (DOE)
25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
The company:
Our client is a leading provider of mechanical engineering services in the area, supplying, designing an installing Bespoke Materials Handling Equipment and Special Purpose Machinery.
Established in the area, they have built a strong reputation for delivering quality service to their clients nationwide in the FMCG, and Logistics industries.
Their team designs and assembles a variety of products, including conveyor systems, robots, structural steel work, Crane Systems, and more. They pride themselves in a providing a high standard of craftsmanship and innovation, Working with multi-billion-pound business across the UK.
As a business they are experiencing growth and a consistent large volume of incoming projects, with a full order book! and have recently promoted from within, as such they are looking to expand their design team to allow them to run additional projects simultaneously.
They currently employ over 150 employees across the business, with around 10 engineers in the design team.
The role:
As Project Manager, you will deliver and lead projects through from Initial conception and concept design stages, through to delivery to the client and installation on site
We are looking for an experienced Project Manager with a background in the Automation, robotics and materials handling machinery.
You will be joining a team of 4 Project Managers and will be responsible for overseeing project delivery throughout Mechanical, Electrical and Controls specialities who you will be working alongside day to day on new projects, Managing the delivery of these projects from start to finish.
You will be responsible for managing on average 4-5 projects simultaneously, with an average project value of £100,000 - £500,000, and a typical project length of 8 - 26 weeks
To perform your activities, you will employ the use of Systems and tools such as (url removed), MS Projects and Sage 200
Your Responsibilities will include:
Plan, execute, and oversee projects from inception to completion.
Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for project execution.
Develop detailed project plans and ensure resource allocation.
Track and monitor project progress, providing regular updates to stakeholders.
Manage changes to project scope, schedule, and costs.
Perform risk management to minimize project risks.
Establish and maintain relationships with clients and stakeholders.
Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
Ensure clear and transparent communication across departments.
Qualifications & Experience:
Degree in Engineering (Preferred)
Previous experience in project management
Strong knowledge of project management methodologies.
Proficiency in project management software (e.g. MS Project, (url removed))
Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Experience in the design, manufacturing, and assembly of machinery.
Ability to travel nationally when required.
The Benefits:
Competitive salary: £50k – £60k, dependent on experience
Performance related bonus
Work alongside a collaborative, high-calibre team
Office-based role with flexible working hours (start between 6:30am – 8:30am)
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Company pension and development opportunities
Involvement in high-profile, technically challenging projects
Supportive leadership and a strong pipeline of innovation-focused work
How to Apply:
If you are a motivated and experienced Project Manager looking to join a growing business, we want to hear from you!
Please send your CV to Matt Taylor at or give me a call on (phone number removed)
ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation
