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Actemium Automation is a control and automation systems integrator. We operate from 11 offices in England and employ 250 people. We are part of VINCI Energies; a £12.5 billion organisation and we are looking to recruit a Project Manger

Competitive Salary + Share Scheme + Profit Share Scheme + Electric Vehicle Car Scheme + Pension + Healthcare + 25 days holiday

The Role

• Preparation of detailed technical customer quotations for bespoke Control Systems
• Strong Negotiation skills when pricing work, rework or variations
• Liaise directly with customers (throughout all stages of a project / programme)
• A strong technical solution sales approach
• Work alongside other Programme Mangers to develop existing client relationships and identify future requirements on site(s)
• Ability to communicate effectively with different audiences both verbally and in writing combined with strong presentation skills with both technical and commercial content
• Direct liaison with customers and internal design/management team
• Provide technical supervision of system design, build and installation personnel
• Carry out Tendring activity with cost estimation, technical proposals & presentation
• Ensure that all-relevant Health and Safety Procedures are adhered to
• Strong team leadership skills
• Team management skills – an interest in developing the skills and knowledge of your team in line with business goals
• Project awareness and the ability to evaluate projects every step of the way ready to present to management (EV reviews)
• Contract Management and Negotiation ability
• Commercial acumen to perform earned value analysis
• Customer site visits as and when required
  Preferable:
  
  • Review of the design and testing of control systems in accordance with agreed specifications, applicable
  standards and legislative requirements.

Skill and Qualifications:

• Qualified to HNC / HND / Degree level in a relevant discipline and in-depth experience in system integration OR substantial experience in systems integration.
• High level of ability to understand and produce control system design documents.
• Strong understanding of technical project life cycle.
• Good to high knowledge of Software Experience with:
  o System for in process and manufacturing environments
  o PLC based control system architecture
  o PLC, HMI & SCADA coding
  o Integrated system testing of application software and the industrial hardware
  o Machinery Safety design and associated standards
  o On site commissioning of industrial control systems
• Working knowledge of industrial hardware systems
  o Control panel design and assembly
  o Site installation design
  o Control system hardware LV distribution/MCC/PLC/Safety/instrumentation
  o Hardware design documents (circuit schematics, I/O schedules, motor schedules)

Key Personal Competencies:

• Ability to develop and maintain key relationships with customers and internal personnel.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with willingness to take on new skills & knowledge.
• Good time management skills, and be able to demonstrate a structured and methodical approach to work load.
• Right first time approach to all aspects of work.
• Willing to seek appropriate assistance when required.
• A highly self-motivated, enthusiastic individual with good team leadership skills.
• Good aptitude to learn from and influence others with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels is essential.
• Ability to balance own objectives with those of the company’s and other employees.
• Maintain a professional appearance and approach to colleagues and customers.
• Willingness to undertake further professional development & training.