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You will oversee a portfolio of high-value projects, develop trusted client relationships, and play a key role in delivering both operational excellence and sustainable business growth.\nAs a senior member of the leadership team, you will also contribute to the wider business strategy, helping to shape the long-term direction and success of the Business Unit.\nThe Role\nAs Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for the safe, profitable and successful delivery of multiple automation and control projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards.\nWorking closely with the Client Account Manager and key stakeholders, you will be the primary project management contact for the client, driving performance across all aspects of project execution while maintaining strong commercial control and governance.\nKey Responsibilities\nLead the end-to-end delivery of industrial automation and control projects across the Slough account.\n\nAct as the principal project management interface for the client, building strong and collaborative relationships.\n\nSupport the Client Account Manager in delivering account objectives and identifying opportunities for growth.\n\nManage multidisciplinary project teams including engineering, design, procurement, commissioning and subcontractors.\n\nDrive project governance, including planning, forecasting, reporting, risk management, quality management and change control.\n\nManage project budgets, cost control, invoicing, forecasting and commercial claims to maximise profitability and cash flow.\n\nEnsure contractual compliance and effective management of project risks and opportunities.\n\nPromote and maintain the highest standards of health, safety and environmental performance.\n\nCoordinate FAT, SAT and commissioning activities through to successful handover and project close-out.\n\nLead continuous improvement initiatives and drive best practice across project delivery activities.\n\nMentor and support the development of project management and engineering colleagues.\n\nContribute to the Business Unit's strategic planning and long-term growth objectives as a member of the senior leadership team.\n\nAbout You\nEssential\nProven experience delivering medium to large-scale industrial automation, process control or electrical control system projects.\n\nStrong commercial awareness, including budget management, forecasting, contractual change management and claims management.\n\nExcellent client-facing and stakeholder management skills.\n\nGood understanding of PLC, SCADA, HMI, instrumentation and industrial electrical systems.\n\nExperience with project planning, governance, risk management and quality processes.\n\nStrong leadership skills with experience managing multidisciplinary teams and subcontractors.\n\nEngineering or project management qualification (HNC, HND, Degree or equivalent).\n\nFull UK driving licence and willingness to undertake regular travel to Slough and customer sites.\n\nDesirable\nAPMP, PRINCE2, PMP or similar project management accreditation.\n\nExperience within Actemium, VINCI Energies or a comparable industrial automation environment.\n\nKnowledge of Rockwell Automation platforms and technologies.\n\nExperience leading FAT, SAT and commissioning activities.\n\nUnderstanding of industrial safety standards, asset management and regulated manufacturing environments.\n\nWhy Join Us?\nLead a strategically important client account with a diverse and technically challenging project portfolio.\n\nBe part of the senior leadership team, helping shape the future direction of the business.\n\nJoin VINCI Energies, a global organisation offering excellent career progression and professional development opportunities.\n\nCompetitive salary and annual performance bonus.\n\nPrivate healthcare.\n\nCompany pension scheme.\n\nEV car scheme.\n\nVINCI share scheme (subject to qualifying criteria).\n\n25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.\n\nDeath in service cover.\n\nFlexible working arrangements.\n\nSupportive, collaborative culture focused on innovation, safety and continuous improvement.\n\nAbout Actemium Automation Nottingham\nActemium Automation Nottingham delivers industrial automation, process control and digital transformation solutions across manufacturing, utilities and critical infrastructure sectors. As part of VINCI Energies, we combine technical excellence, innovation and a strong safety culture to help our clients improve performance, reliability and operational success.\nApply Today\nIf you're an experienced Senior Project Manager looking to lead complex automation projects, develop key client relationships and influence the future growth of a successful business, we'd love to hear from you.\nApply now with your CV and a brief summary of your relevant experience.\nWe welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates; however please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. 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