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Project Manager – Automation & Control Systems

Location: Hampshire
Package:Generous salary and benefits package available (Pension, Private Healthcare, Bonus, EV Car Scheme, Share Scheme, Cash‑Back Healthcare & more)

About Us – Powered by VINCI Energies

At Actemium, part of the global VINCI Energies group, we’re driving the future of industry and energy. Backed by a €16bn world‑leading organisation, we combine global strength with the agility of a local, innovative business. If you’re excited by meaningful work, cutting‑edge technology and making an impact, you’ll feel right at home here.

The Role

We’re looking for a motivated, proactive, and enthusiastic Project Manager who thrives in a fast‑moving environment. You’ll lead automation and control projects from concept to completion—working closely with clients, engineers and delivery teams to bring complex technical solutions to life.
If you enjoy variety, problem‑solving and seeing your work make a real difference, this is the role for you.

Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery

• Lead automation projects from start to finish, driving progress and momentum.

• Manage programmes, budgets and resources while keeping stakeholders fully informed.

• Coordinate quoting, design, build, testing and commissioning phases with energy and clarity.

Technical & Quality

• Provide clear leadership and coordination across PLC, SCADA/HMI, industrial network and panel‑build workstreams, ensuring teams stay aligned and supported throughout delivery.

• Keep visibility of technical documentation and FAT/SAT activities to ensure tasks progress smoothly, issues are raised early, and the team has what they need to complete their work effectively.

• Promote a strong focus on quality, helping the team deliver outputs that meet client expectations and align with agreed project requirements.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Champion a positive safety and wellbeing culture and ensure all H&S requirements are met.

Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary client contact, building strong, positive working relationships.

• Work collaboratively with subcontractors, OEMs and internal teams to keep projects moving.

Planning & Commercials

• Manage project budgets, forecasts and change control with accuracy and ownership.

• Plan resources and material deliveries effectively.

• Spot opportunities for improvement and value engineering.

About You

Essential

• Experience managing automation, control or electrical projects in industrial or utilities settings.

• Strong understanding of PLCs, SCADA/HMI and industrial networks.

• Confident communicator with excellent project and risk management capability.

• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Desirable

• PRINCE2, APM or an engineering qualification.

Why Join Actemium (VINCI Energies Group)?

If you’re enthusiastic about engineering, problem‑solving, collaboration and continuous learning, you’ll love working with us.

• Be part of VINCI Energies, offering global opportunities and long‑term career progression.

• Work on exciting, technically challenging projects across automation and infrastructure.

• Enjoy a supportive, people‑centric culture that values initiative, enthusiasm and development.

• Benefit from real autonomy backed by the resources of a worldwide network.