Position: Project Manager (Automation/System Integration Projects)

Location: London, commutable from Romford, Brentwood, Chelmsford, Dagenham, Tilbury, Basildon, Canvey Island, Southend-on-Sea, Leigh-on-Sea, Hadleigh, Ilford, Stratford, Epping, Edmonton, Upminster.

Remuneration: £55,000 - £65,000 depending on relevant experience + company benefits

Due to business growth, we are seeking a Project Manager to support and lead with the build of our bespoke projects. We are a leading provider of customised automated solutions for a wide range of industry sectors including Automated Warehouse, FMCG, Logistics, Pharmaceutical, Food & Drink, and Automotive. Our projects involve understanding customer needs, conceptualising initial designs, engineering the design and then manufacturing the automated solution. We integrate advanced automation technologies, including robotics, pneumatics, hydraulics, and PLC control systems, to deliver innovative solutions to our clients.

Key Requirements, Skills & Experience:

• Support, lead and manage concurrent automation/machine build projects.
• Prior experience working on similar projects/environment (special purpose machinery, automation systems, packaging machinery, end of line systems, robotic systems, conveyors, material handling systems, auto-tending machinery).
• Develop project plans, schedules, and budgets to ensure timely and cost-effective project delivery.
• Monitor project progress and identify potential risks or delays, implementing corrective actions as necessary.
• Communicate regularly with clients to provide project updates and address any concerns or issues.
• Supervise and provide guidance to mechanical fitters, panel wiremen, controls engineers, and software engineers.
• Foster a collaborative and efficient working environment, ensuring effective communication and coordination between team members.
• Strong understanding/implementation of GMP/Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Conduct regular team meetings to review project milestones, address challenges, and ensure alignment with project objectives.
• Cultivate strong relationships with clients, acting as the primary point of contact throughout the project lifecycle.
• Preferably a technical qualification (HNC/HND/Degree) in an engineering or scientific subject or equivalent industry experience.
• Hands-on approach with a willingness to work directly on the shop floor, overseeing project activities.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire team members.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with clients, team members, and stakeholders.

If you feel you have the required skills and experience for the Project Manager vacancy, please click on the link to apply. Your CV will be forwarded to Cognize Technical Recruitment, a specialist Automation & Technical Recruitment agency, sourcing candidates for the Automation, Engineering and Manufacturing sectors.

Vacancy Ref: 32112