Building Automation Project Manager

Job Description:

If you're passionate about leading complex automation projects that keep the world's digital infrastructure running, this is your next move.

In this role, you'll oversee the full lifecycle of PLC/SCADA automation projects and service contracts across cutting-edge data centre environments. From large-scale upgrades to continuous performance optimisation, you'll ensure automation systems are reliable, efficient, and future-ready.

You'll work at the intersection of project delivery, technology, and leadership, managing skilled engineers and collaborating with global clients who demand the highest standards of performance.

Midlands

• £60,000 - £80,000
• Yearly Bonus
• Car Allowance
• Hybrid Working
• Pension
• Healthcare

• Lead the delivery of automation and control projects across multiple data centre sites in the Midlands region.
• Oversee design, installation, and commissioning of PLC/SCADA control systems (Siemens, Rockwell, or Schneider platforms).
• Manage ongoing service contracts, ensuring uptime, resilience, and compliance with data centre standards.
• Coordinate with internal engineering teams and external partners to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and direction to project and service engineers.
• Develop automation strategies that improve system performance, energy efficiency, and scalability.
• Act as a key client interface, ensuring customer satisfaction and long-term relationships.

• Proven background managing automation or control system projects within data centres, industrial facilities, or other mission-critical environments.
• Strong understanding of PLC, SCADA, and industrial communication networks.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams across project delivery and service operations.
• Excellent client-facing and commercial management skills.
• Strong technical foundation in system integration, commissioning, and controls design.
• Ability to work autonomously, make confident decisions, and drive continuous improvement.

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