Contract Project Manager

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Contract Project Manager (Automation) to join our customer on a long-term project based in Hertfordshire.

As our client is considered exempt for IR35 purposes, the successful candidate will be responsible for assessing IR35 status should you wish to operate via your own PSC.

Our customer is a well-established and growing provider of warehouse automation and systems integration solutions, delivering complex, high-value projects across logistics, manufacturing, and distribution environments. Due to continued growth and multiple project wins, they are seeking an experienced contractor to support the delivery of several large-scale automation programmes.

As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the full lifecycle delivery of automation projects, coordinating cross-functional teams, managing stakeholders, and ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. This will involve close collaboration with design, installation, commissioning, and client teams across multiple sites.

Key Skills / Experience Required

Contract Project Manager Automation, based in Hertfordshire

Proven experience as a Project Manager within automation, intralogistics, or material handling environments

Strong background delivering projects involving technologies such as conveyors, ASRS, shuttle systems, AMRs, robotics, or warehouse automation solutions

Experience managing multiple stakeholders including internal teams, subcontractors, and end clients

Demonstrable experience managing project budgets, timelines, risk, and resource allocation

Strong understanding of full project lifecycle from design through to installation and commissioning

Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams across mechanical, electrical, and software engineering functions

Experience working within systems integrators or automation solution providers highly desirable

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills at all levels

Qualifications / Training

Relevant engineering or project management qualification desirable

Prince2, APM, PMP or equivalent - advantageous

SMSTS or equivalent site-based safety certification - beneficial

For more information or to apply for this Contract Project Manager (Automation) position in Hertfordshire, please contact Kieran Pratt at (url removed)

Or call (phone number removed), quoting reference KDP1055