Lead Automation Project Engineer
Posted Today by Airswift
Negotiable
Inside
Hybrid
Manchester Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The Lead Automation Project Engineer will serve as the primary contact for Automation activities under a Master Service Agreement, ensuring that all technical, commercial, and scheduling requirements are fulfilled. This role combines responsibilities of a Project Engineer and a Lead Automation Engineer, focusing on the delivery and execution of Automation projects. The position is contract-based, located in Stockport, Manchester, with a hybrid working arrangement. The contract duration is initially set for 12 months but has the potential for renewal.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and be accountable for the delivery, execution and performance of automation projects including upgrades/migrations and new installations.
- Oversee multiple concurrent projects, such as Honeywell DCS and FSC to Safety Manager migration and PLC replacements.
- Maintain regular client interface, including bi-weekly site visits to Phillips66 facilities.
- Determine new project requirements and develop comprehensive estimates with support from Automation & C&I engineers.
- Prioritise activities and projects based on business needs and resource availability.
- Create and maintain project schedules and resource planning.
- Provide progress reporting to portfolio management.
- Contribute to projects by writing and checking project deliverables and conducting site surveys.
- Develop standardised processes and templates for future projects.
Key Skills:
- Experience in automation project delivery within the oil, gas, petrochemical or similar industry.
- Strong knowledge of DCS systems and Functional Safety 'SIS' implementations.
- Experience with various PLC platforms and their integration.
- Proficient in project management methodologies and tools.
- Excellent client management and communication skills.
- Proven ability to lead and coordinate technical teams.
- Ability to develop accurate technical and commercial estimates.
- Experience in resource planning and scheduling.
- Demonstrated capability in writing technical specifications and documentation.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Manchester
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
LEAD AUTOMATION PROJECT ENGINEER
Location: Manchester, UK
Contract duration: 12-month contract – Renewable
Project: EPC
Recruitment Partner: Airswift
Account Manager: Anthony Hughes
We are currently looking for a Lead Automation Project Engineer to act as the focal point for Automation activities on a long-standing Master Service Agreement, ensuring all technical, commercial, and schedule requirements are met. The role is a mix of Project Engineer (i.e. manage delivery, execution and performance of Automation projects) and Lead Automation Engineer (i.e. deliver Automation scope of works). This is a contract position inside IR35 located in Stockport, Manchester, with hybrid work available, 3 days in the office. The contract will initially be for 12 months but is likely to be long term.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead and be accountable for the delivery, execution and performance of automation projects including upgrades/migrations as well as new installations.
- At any one time oversee a number of concurrent projects, such as: Honeywell DCS and FSC to Safety Manager migration PLC replacements (various manufacturers)
- Regular client interface, including bi-weekly site visits to Phillips66 facilities
- Determine new project requirements and develop comprehensive estimates (manhours & materials) with support from Automation & C&I engineers
- Prioritise activities and projects based on business needs and resource availability
- Create and maintain project schedules and resource planning
- Provide progress reporting to portfolio management
- During periods of reduced ’supervisory' duties, actively contribute to projects by: Writing and checking project deliverables (technical specifications, I/O schedules, drawings) Site Surveys to support estimates. Developing standardised processes and templates for future projects
Experience & Requirements
- Experience in automation project delivery within the oil, gas, petrochemical or similar industry
- Strong knowledge of DCS systems and Functional Safety ’SIS’ implementations
- Experience with various PLC platforms and their integration
- Proficient in project management methodologies and tools
- Excellent client management and communication skills
- Proven ability to lead and coordinate technical teams
- Ability to develop accurate technical and commercial estimates
- Experience in resource planning and scheduling
- Demonstrated capability in writing technical specifications and documentation
The next step
We have an exceptional team in place, and we are pleased to be able to appoint a further person to our growing business. We are aware that you may not ‘tick all the boxes’, but if you believe you can genuinely offer some valuable skills and experience to our business, please in the first instance contact our recruitment partner Airswift.