Project Control Manager

Job description

Controls Project Manager (Head of Role)

Location: Home‑based with regular home‑office / site split (Midlands or North UK preferred) Team: Managing a team of 5

Function: Project Delivery – Controls & Automation

Employment Type: Permanent

Role Overview

We’re seeking a Controls Project Manager to lead the delivery of multiple automation and controls projects across the UK. This role suits someone with a strong PLC/controls engineering background who has progressed into project delivery and wants full ownership of outcomes, budgets and team leadership.

You’ll manage a team of five engineers, oversee all live projects, and ensure delivery is safe, on time and commercially successful. The position is home‑based with a balanced mix of remote work, home office days and site visits.

Key Responsibilities

• Full ownership of delivery for all live controls/automation projects
• Budget management, forecasting and commercial oversight across the project portfolio
• Scheduling and resource planning for the engineering team
• Lead, coach and develop a team of 5 controls/automation engineers
• Act as the technical escalation point for PLC/controls topics
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety and customer requirements
• Manage customer communication, expectations and project reporting
• Drive continuous improvement in project processes, documentation and delivery standards
• Support pre‑sales, scoping and technical input where required

Required Experience & Skills

• Strong background in controls/PLC engineering (Siemens, Rockwell, Mitsubishi or similar)
• Proven experience delivering automation or controls‑led projects
• Confident managing budgets, schedules and commercial performance
• Experience leading small engineering teams or mentoring engineers
• Strong customer‑facing communication and stakeholder management
• Ability to balance technical depth with project leadership
• UK‑based, ideally Midlands or North for travel efficiency

Desirable

• Experience in automated material handling, robotics, FMCG, manufacturing or similar
• Exposure to commissioning, FAT/SAT, or integration projects
• Formal project management training (Prince2, APM, PMP)
• Ability to support solution design and technical decision‑making

What This Role Offers

• High ownership and autonomy across the full project lifecycle
• A growing business with investment and a strong project pipeline
• Hybrid flexibility with home‑based working

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

England

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

06-05-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English