Head of Project Delivery – Automation

Bristol, Somerset
Progressive – BristolEng

Are you frustrated with rigid processes when managing your projects?

Do you feel your voice is not being heard when you can see better ways of doing things?

Do value helping others to be better Project Managers?

You would be joining a leading automation services provider with a reputation for excellence and innovation. They help their customers to automate any manufacturing process, from simple to complex, across a range of sectors. Whether it’s pharmaceutical, energy, aerospace or logistics, they have the expertise and experience to handle it.

You will be looking after a small team of Project Managers to manage the full project life cycle from initial request to the final handover.

You will be responsible for:

You will be instrumental in ensuring your team of Project Managers is specifying and delivering projects to meet customer requirements and expectations. You are slick in planning and controlling milestones, risk management, internal and external reporting, supplier management and quality control. You are a team player who is decisive, adaptable and accountable whilst having a genuine interest in actively developing those who report to you.

You will be able to apply your technical engineering background (think of your previous days as a Controls Systems/Automation Engineer within industrial automation) to ensure your team meet their project deadlines without compromising on the quality of solutions to customers.

This role will require you to work in our Bristol office for three days a week, so you must be willing to relocate or already be within a commutable distance of Bristol.

In summary –

• You will have 5+ years minimum in managing large scale projects within an industrial automation setting
• You have previous technical experience within Automation as an Engineer

It would further benefit your application if you have experience in managing other Project Managers however this is not essential if you have the summarised above.

This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic and successful company that values its people and rewards their performance. You will receive a competitive salary of up to £80,000 per annum Dependent on experience plus benefits including 25 days holiday entitlement.

If you are interested in this role, please apply now with your CV.

*Unfortunately those requiring sponsorship or not a UK resident will not be eligible.*

To find out more about Progressive Recruitment please visit our website

Progressive Recruitment, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 1st Floor, 75 King William Street, London, EC4N 7BE, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales