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Project Manager

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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.

Preferably you will be degree qualified with a successful project track record. Two positions available, one senior and one open to an Automation Project Engineer wanting to progress.

Project Manager / Engineer – Industrial Automation

£50,000 - £70,000 DOE + Pension + Car Allowance

Cheshire. Project Values £20k - £3M

Ref: 23851

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
Provide cost effective control solutions including biding and reviews prior to submission
Project Manager / Engineer - The Person:

High calibre ambitious and self-starter, control and automation professional
Strong commercial acumen
Demonstrable track record in the successful delivery of cost effective projects encompassing control solutions within some of Food, Utilities, FMCG, Pharmaceutical industries for process and machinery projects.
Excellent communication skills
Experience of working with contracts NEC 3&4beneficial, not essential.
Office based in Cheshire, this role is commutable from within and around the following locations: Runcorn, Daresbury, Widnes, Northwich, Chester, Ellesmere Port & Knutsford.

For further information call Sharon Hill

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