Automation Manager

Description:

Join an established UK automation solutions provider specialising in the design and delivery of innovative control systems and turnkey engineering solutions for major manufacturing industries. This is an excellent opportunity to take a leadership role, developing engineering teams, improving technical processes and ensuring the successful delivery of automation projects.

The Role:

• Lead, manage and develop the Control Systems Engineering department
• Oversee the delivery of automation and control software work packages, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget and to the required quality
• Work closely with Business Development and Applications teams to support technical proposals, estimations and pre-sales activities
• Collaborate with Project Managers to establish effective project delivery plans
• Manage resource allocation and utilisation across the Controls department
• Develop and improve software development, testing processes and engineering procedures
• Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers and subcontractors to support resource requirements
• Create and maintain engineering standards, templates, software libraries and best practices
• Work alongside Electrical Engineering, Projects and Manufacturing teams to align processes and methodologies
• Recruit, train and develop engineers to support business growth
• Monitor departmental performance and audit engineering output to ensure high-quality, right-first-time delivery
• Provide technical leadership, encourage innovation and ensure compliance with customer specifications and relevant regulations

The Person:

• BEng degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics or a related discipline
• Minimum 7 years' experience in a relevant technical delivery or engineering management role
• Subject Matter Expert in automation and control system software
• Proven experience leading, developing or managing engineering teams
• Strong technical understanding of automation and control systems
• Excellent interpersonal, influencing and communication skills
• Confident working with stakeholders at all levels
• Organised, proactive and adaptable, with the ability to work independently
• Hands-on approach with strong problem-solving skills
• Enthusiastic, reliable and committed to delivering engineering excellence