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Control Systems Project Manager

We’re seeking an experienced Control Systems Project Manager to lead end-to-end delivery of electrical and control systems projects. Covering design coordination, panel build, PLC/SCADA integration, FAT/SAT, installation, and commissioning. You will manage scope, schedule, budget, risk, suppliers, and stakeholders to ensure safe, compliant, and right‑first‑time delivery. Typical projects include generator control systems, switchgear and MCCs, ATS/AMF panels, PLC/SCADA (e.g., Siemens/Allen‑Bradley/Schneider), synchronisation/load sharing, UPS integrations, and associated LV power and instrumentation. Experience working on UK electrical projects is essential.

Key Responsibilities • Project Ownership | Lead the full lifecycle from bid handover through design, build, test, install, commission, and client handover. • Planning | Build and manage programmes (MS Project/Planner), cost plans, margins, change logs, risk registers, and cash flow forecasts. • Technical Coordination | Oversee electrical design, panel build, PLC/SCADA, and site teams. Review drawings (SLDs, GA, schematics) and I/O lists. • Commercial & Contracts | Manage contract obligations, variations, optioneering, purchase orders, subcontracts, and valuations. • Quality & Testing | Plan and run FAT/SAT, develop commissioning plans and method statements, and assure technical documentation and close-out packs (O&M, as-built). • H&S & Compliance | Ensure compliance with CDM 2015, RAMS, permits to work, site inductions, and relevant electrical standards (e.g., BS 7671). • Stakeholder Management | Act as primary client contact, run coordination meetings, manage expectations and reporting cadence. • Continuous Improvement | Standardise templates, checklists, and lessons learned to improve delivery effectiveness.

Required Experience • 5–10 years delivering projects in the UK (power generation, data centres, utilities, industrial automation, critical infrastructure). • Proven delivery of projects involving PLC/SCADA (Siemens TIA/Step7, Rockwell/Allen‑Bradley, Schneider), control panels/MCCs, instrumentation, and industrial comms (Modbus, Profibus/Profinet, Ethernet/IP). • Hands-on experience planning and executing FAT/SAT and site commissioning with multi‑disciplinary teams. • Competent reading/marking up EPLAN/AutoCAD drawings and single line diagrams; familiarity with IEC 61131‑3 concepts. • Strong grasp of CDM 2015, RAMS, permits, and site practice. Able to manage subcontractors safely and effectively. • Client‑facing communication, progress reporting, and change/claims management.

Qualifications & Certifications (Desired) • Degree or HND in Electrical/Control/Automation Engineering (or equivalent experience). • PM certification desirable: APM PMQ, PRINCE2 Practitioner, or PMP. • 18th Edition (BS 7671) desirable; ECS/CSCS and SMSTS/SSSTS advantageous. • Full UK driving licence, willingness to travel to sites. • Awareness of functional safety (IEC 61508/61511) and industrial cybersecurity (IEC 62443) is a plus. Skills & Tools • Project scheduling and cost control (e.g., MS Project, Excel), risk and change management. • Strong technical coordination across design, panel build, software, and site installation/commissioning. • Excellent stakeholder management, written reporting, and presentation skills. • Proficient with Microsoft 365, SharePoint/Teams; comfortable with structured document control. • Proficient with Project management software, MS Project/Panner, ACC, construction software. • Practical understanding of electrical installation/commissioning in live environments and critical facilities. What Success Looks Like (First 6–12 Months) • Deliver assigned projects on time, within budget, and to specification, with positive client feedback. • Establish standardised commissioning plans, FAT/SAT checklists, and close‑out templates across the controls portfolio. • Improve reporting cadence (weekly lookahead, risk/cost dashboards) and reduce open snag items at practical completion. Benefits • Competitive salary £55,000–£65,000 • Company pension, Private Healthcare; 25 days’ holiday & bank holidays. • Company laptop & mobile phone. • Training & certification support (APM/PRINCE2/18th Edition/Siemens/Allen‑Bradley). • Professional membership support (IET/APM). • Flexible site travel expenses. Working Pattern Office 90% / Site 10% as needed by projects. UK travel to customer sites, factories, and FAT locations (approx. 10-15%).

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