Control Systems Project Manager

Our client is looking for an experienced Control Systems Project Manager to take ownership of complex electrical and automation projects-covering everything from design coordination and panel build through to PLC/SCADA integration, FAT/SAT, installation, and commissioning.

If you thrive in a technical project environment and want to deliver critical power solutions that keep major infrastructure running, this role is for you.
What You'll Be Doing

• Managing full project lifecycle: design, build, test, install, commission, and client handover
• Coordinating electrical design, panel build teams, PLC/SCADA engineers, and site activities
• Creating and controlling programmes, risk registers, change logs, and cost plans
• Running FAT/SAT, reviewing drawings (SLDs, GAs, schematics), and assuring documentation
• Managing contracts, variations, suppliers, and subcontractors
• Leading client meetings, progress reporting, and stakeholder communication
• Ensuring compliance with CDM 2015, BS 7671 H&S, RAMS, and site standards

What You'll Bring

• 5-10 years managing UK electrical/control systems projects
• Experience with PLC/SCADA systems (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Schneider)
• Hands-on commissioning and FAT/SAT experience
• Ability to read/mark up AutoCAD/EPLAN drawings
• Strong commercial awareness and client-facing communication skills
• Knowledge of CDM, site practice, and safe subcontractor management

Desirable: APM/PRINCE2/PMP, Electrical HND/Degree, 18th Edition, ECS/CSCS/SMSTS, functional safety or cyber standards awareness.

Benefits

• Competitive £55K-£65K salary
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Company pension
• Laptop & mobile
• Professional development support (APM, PRINCE2, Siemens, Allen-Bradley, 18th Edition)
• Travel expenses for site visits

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.