Job Title Project Manager (Automation) Our Ref 12890 Client Ref 67221 Employment Type Permanent Location: Chesterfield Can you share an example of a complex, multi-discipline engineering project you’ve managed — what were the biggest challenges, and how did you overcome them? When managing contracts (e.g., NEC3/4), how do you balance maximising commercial value with maintaining strong client relationships? This role involves leading projects that directly impact the UK’s critical gas infrastructure. What motivates you about working in such a high-stakes, safety-driven environment? Our client is expanding their Automation & Digitalisation business and are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Gas Delivery team. You’ll take ownership of upgrade their project, playing a key role in modernising critical UK infrastructure. This role will see you managing multidisciplinary engineering teams, overseeing PLC/SCADA/networking upgrades, and driving compliance through the IEC62443 cyber security lifecycle – from FEED and detailed design, through to commissioning and client handover. The Opportunity Responsibility for a project {Commercially/Contractually}. Work closely with the Management team and Framework Automation Manager on all commercial and contractual aspects for their allocated projects. Responsibility for a project {Technically}. Work closely with the Engineering Team and Management Team to ensure that the solution provided is of minimum cost whilst being technically acceptable and in accordance with the client specifications and the offer. Maintenance of ongoing customer relationships Your duties and responsibilities will be Functions will typically include but not be limited to the following: Health and Safety. This is of paramount importance to the business. Personal Safety is the number one objective. Leadership is essential. Ensure that you work closely with the Health and Safety Team and ensure all projects and personnel are operating fully in accordance with the Company Health and Safety processes and procedures. Schedule Management - Develop and maintain the schedule/programme. Where applicable work with Planners to ensure effective Project control. Commercial Management – Achieve and better overall project budgetary requirements. Manage procurement and invoicing to ensure a favorable cash flow for the company for financial maintenance. Where applicable work with QS and Cost Engineers to ensure effective Project control. Contract Management – Manage and execute the project to the contract, maximising revenue and financial performance. Recognise and maximise variation opportunities and commercially manage contract variations. Technical Management – Be responsible in all aspects for the Technical Delivery of the Project. Customer Management – Be the prime customer contact for Technical and Commercial issues and ensure that the customer is both kept informed and under control by maintaining a pro-active approach at all times. Sub-contract management Manage subcontractor performance and compliance, including contract deliverables, safety standards, and quality assurance, through regular reviews and effective communication. Risk Management – Work closely with the Management Team to identify risks, consequences and mitigating actions in order to remove risks as quickly as possible (Liquidated Damages, tight delivery periods, etc.) Internal Reporting - Submission of Monthly Progress Reports to the Framework Automation Manager. Where applicable report to the monthly Project Board, Presentation, understanding and explanation of EV, CPI, SPI and S-Curve data. Strategy Development - In conjunction with the Management Team further develop the strategy for maximising the commercial returns on the project. To be undertaken at outset of Project. Planning - In conjunction with the Management Team identify the obligations, both in terms of activities and timescales, of all parties - client, project staff, non-project staff & sub-contractors - involved in the delivery of the project. Scope Management - Ensure that no additional element of scope is engineered unless there is a commercial benefit to either in the form of savings or an increase in overall order value. Multidiscipline Team Management – Management of multiple disciplines including Automation, Functional Safety and other Engineering disciplines, Control Panel Manufacture and E&I Installation. Ensure that team members are provided with the requisite task definitions, information and tools to perform the allocated tasks. Quality Management - Define and manage the quality objectives for the project, ensuring that they are appropriate to the client and project. Sales/Proposals - Report sales and business development opportunities for the sales/proposals department to follow-up. Work with and provide assistance to Sales/Proposals department to provide expertise to opportunities. Resource Management. Manage company resource with assistance from the Management Team and Head of Projects to ensure all engineers are utilised productively at all times, and customer demands are met. You will have the following qualifications & experience: Extensive experience providing Health and Safety and Compliance leadership to project teams. 5 years’ experience of delivering engineering projects in the following industries: Nuclear (Defence/decommissioning) Food and Beverage Pharmaceutical/Chemical Energy/Renewables Metals Utilities Strong leadership & influencing skills Experience of directly managing multidiscipline project teams Experience of working with QS, Planners and other project controls. Managing Customer interface and relationship Experience of contract management and forms of contract including: NEC3/4 MF1 Bespoke CDM 2015 Excellent knowledge of managing all main project phases i.e. front end, detailed design, construction & commissioning phases Experience and familiarity with Project and Business software including MS Project, Primavera P6 and SAP. It’s great if you also have the following HNC/HND in a relevant Engineering Discipline APMP (PMQ) or equivalent Membership to the IET/APM or other suitable professional body. Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply. We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and we are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process for everyone. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate. Millbank operates as both an Employment Agency and an Employment Business. Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply. We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and we are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process for everyone. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate. Millbank operates as both an Employment Agency and an Employment Business