Project Manager / Engineer - Industrial Automation

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