Engineering Project Manager

Job Overview Engineering Project Manager – Automation. Remuneration: GBP 50 k per annum plus benefits. Location: East Midlands – commutable from Nottingham, Leicester and Coventry.

The role is based near Leicester. Our client is a leading automation system solution provider in the UK, with extensive experience in the design, development and manufacture of bespoke automation and robotic systems. Responsibilities Oversee the activities of a professional solutions division and lead the delivery of special‑purpose machinery projects ranging from GBP 200 k to GBP 2 m.

Manage the scope of all projects, control deviations, and communicate effectively with customers at every stage of the project. Act as the technical lead for projects, ensuring a consistent high standard of machine design through to project delivery. Accurately plan resources to enable project completion, create and agree on quotes for upgrades outside the scope, and manage issue resolution throughout all project stages.

Plan appropriate after‑sales support, ensure safe working practices, and present relevant documentation and CE certification to the customer at handover. Maintain and update specifications, define and control budgets, complete project plans, and obtain design approvals with full customer agreement. Plan and lead internal design reviews to maintain the highest standards of machine design and actively develop product‑development and standardisation programs across the portfolio.

Successfully complete IAT, FAT and SAT on every project machine. Approve and hand over mechanical and controls BOMs to purchasing teams, agree delivery dates, assess potential cost savings for manufactured and bought‑out items, and ensure timely arrival of component requirements. Arrange delivery and installation of projects as required.

Qualifications Proven project management skills. Background with exposure to PLC control software and multi‑axis robotic systems within any manufacturing environment. Strong communication, organisational and technical leadership abilities.

Benefits and Career Progression An excellent benefits package is offered and there is genuine scope to progress into a management position supervising a team of control software and service engineers. #J-18808-Ljbffr