Project Manager

Astute is exclusively partnering with a leading engineering company committed to delivering innovative solutions in industrial automation, to recruit a Project Manager for its UK-wide operations based in Runcorn.

This strategically important Project Manager role comes with a salary of £55k – £70k, plus a car allowance, company pension contributions up to 12.5%, and private healthcare.

If you’re a Project Manager looking to work for an organization that values integrity and puts people at the forefront of its mission, then submit your CV to apply today.

               
Responsibilities and duties

Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, you will:
 

• Manage the safe execution and delivery of multiple industrial automation projects, ensuring they are completed within agreed timelines, budgets, and to the highest standards of quality.
• Oversee project planning, risk management, and resource allocation, ensuring compliance with contract objectives and customer satisfaction.
• Act as the primary point of contact for customers, end-users, suppliers, and internal stakeholders, coordinating efforts to meet project goals.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, adjusting them as necessary to accommodate changing requirements and conditions.
• Ensure effective communication with all project stakeholders, providing regular updates to senior management and clients on project progress.
• Monitor project performance, identifying potential risks, and implementing strategies to mitigate delays and budget overruns.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to support promotional activities and ensure project deliverables meet the company’s strategic goals.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of industry standards, including NEC 4 (preferably Options A, C, and E), PMBOK, PRINCE2, and CDM15.

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:
 

• A relevant engineering degree or demonstratable experience with automation projects.
• Proven experience managing projects within the Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Pharma, or Green Energy sectors.
• Strong working knowledge of NEC 4 contracts, particularly Options A, C, and E.
• Familiarity with PMBOK or PRINCE2 methodologies and CDM15 regulations, especially in roles involving Principal Contractor and Principal Designer responsibilities.
• Proficiency in project management software such as Primavera P6 and FastDraft, as well as Microsoft Office tools like Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Advanced Project Management Professional (PMP) certifications in addition to their educational qualifications would be an advantage

Personal skills

The Project Manager role would suit someone who is:
 

• Highly organized with excellent problem-solving abilities.
• An effective communicator who can build strong relationships with clients and team members.
• Capable of working under pressure and making decisive decisions to ensure project success.
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on quality and compliance.

Salary and benefits of the Project Manager role

• £55,000 – £70,000 (depending upon experience)
• Car allowance of approximately £7,584
• Company pension contribution of 8% – 12.5%
• Company-paid healthcare after probation
• 25 days holiday (with increments based on length of service)