Automation Project Manager

Location:

Telford (TF1) – Shropshire, West Midlands, United Kingdom

Salary:

£70000 – £80000 per annum + generous benefits

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

Search Engineering Jobs

Other Industries & Skills:

Manufacturing

Advertiser:

Premier Technical Recruitment Ltd

Job ID:

132416804

Posted On:

06 November 2025

Automation Project Manager

Telford

cGBP75k neg dep exp + benefits

Our client has been established for almost 20 years and are recognised as leading providers of all aspects of hardware and software design through to robot systems integration and commission on a range of bespoke automation solutions for supply to a diverse range of clients throughout the UK, and as a result of continued success and an ongoing programme of strategic growth, they are now seeking to recruit an experienced Automation Project Manager to complement their highly successful Projects team based near Telford.

Tasked with leading multiple projects at an engineering level in line with the lead times and standards required by the client, the successful candidate will develop and gain sign off agreement of project Functional Design Specifications and develop associated Controls layout according to FDS requirements.

As Automation Project Manager you will develop technical documents in line with client requirements to the industry standard using technical features, diagrams, and language and maintain overall responsibility for project gateway sign off for the automation of the project – including (but not limited to) FDS, electrical design, FAT, electrical installation planning, commissioning & final acceptance testing. Responsible for all aspects of Resource Management for each assigned project, you will ensure projects materials are identified, in budget, ordered and delivered onsite to project schedule and will create associated project documentation to satisfy CE/UKCA marking requirements.

With excellent organisational and communication skills at all levels, the Automation Project Manager will oversee the activities of fellow team members and ensure compliance with relevant H&S legislation as applicable and provide high level weekly project updates to the management team detailing Key risks, opportunities and escalations as necessary. Able to work away as required and also attend meetings at an associated facility in Nottingham, you will undertake additional training where required and be comfortable in working both autonomously and as part of the team, both on site and in the workshop, ensuring all relevant Health and Safety legislation is adhered to.

Skilled in all aspects of scheduling, prioritization, budget management, task management and risk management, you will essentially demonstrate at least 5 years previous experience of project management within a logistics automation environment with proven knowledge and experience gained in electrical / PLC design and development ideally from a conveyor, robotics or automotive arena.

Contact the Projects Team at Premier Technical Recruitment on # # or in confidence to # for further details.

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