Actemium Automation Senior Project Manager

Step into a Leadership Role in Project Delivery!

Are you an experienced project manager seeking your next challenge in a fast-paced, innovative environment? We're searching for a Senior
Project
Manager to join Actemium
Automation
Peterborough and lead complex automation and control projects from concept to completion. If you thrive on managing multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring successful project delivery, and building strong client relationships, we want to hear from you.

Location: Peterborough |
Type: Full-time (Permanent) |
Competitive
salary
DOE+
Bonus+
Pension+
Health
Shield+
Share
Scheme+
Private
Healthcare

As Senior Project Manager, you will oversee the full lifecycle of large-scale automation and electrical engineering projects. You will be responsible for project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure, ensuring all objectives are met on time and within budget. This is an opportunity to drive the delivery of cutting-edge solutions across a diverse client base and make a lasting impact in a growing company.

In addition, as a member of the Business Unit's Senior Leadership Team, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering the long-term business strategy. Working closely with fellow leaders, you will contribute to strategic decision‑making, identify opportunities for growth, operational improvement and innovation, and help steer the Business Unit towards the successful achievement of its long‑term objectives.

• Lead, organise, and motivate teams to deliver automation and control projects to client specifications and deadlines.

• Develop detailed project plans, allocate resources, and manage project scopes, budgets, and schedules.

• Proactively identify and manage project risks, issues, dependencies, and changes to ensure successful project outcomes.

• Act as the primary point of contact for clients and internal/external stakeholders, ensuring transparent communication throughout the project lifecycle.

• Prepare and present regular project progress reports, facilitating project meetings with multidisciplinary teams.

• Drive project quality through compliance with company standards, industry regulations, and client requirements.

• Support the development of junior team members, promoting knowledge sharing and best practice in project management.

• Contribute as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, supporting the development and execution of the Business Unit's long‑term business plan, driving strategic initiatives and helping to achieve sustainable growth and operational excellence.

• Significant experience managing engineering, automation, or control systems projects, ideally within industrial sectors.

• Strong leadership, decision‑making, and team management abilities with a people‑centric and collaborative approach.

• Proven track record of delivering projects to deadline, budget, and specification.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to manage contracts, procurement, and project finances.

• Proficient in project management methodologies (such as Prince2, PMBOK, or Agile) and use of project planning and reporting tools.

• Relevant degree in engineering, project management, or a related technical or business field.

• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to client sites as required.

• Able
  to
  think
  strategically
  and
  contribute
  positively
  to
  business
  planning,
  growth
  initiatives,
  and
  the
  wider
  success
  of
  the
  Business
  Unit.

• Competitive salary based on experience, plus…