Eltek Systems - Senior Project Manager

OverviewEltek Systems – Senior Project Manager role at Actemium UK. Location: Peterborough. Type: Full-time (Permanent). Competitive salary DOE + Bonus + Pension + Health benefits.

As Senior Project Manager, you will oversee the full lifecycle of large-scale automation and electrical engineering projects, from initiation to closure. You will be responsible for delivering projects on time and within budget, driving multi-disciplinary teams, and building strong client relationships.

Responsibilities

Lead, organise, and motivate teams to deliver automation and control projects to client specifications and deadlines.

Develop detailed project plans, allocate resources, and manage project scopes, budgets, and schedules.

Proactively identify and manage project risks, issues, dependencies, and changes to ensure successful outcomes.

Act as the primary point of contact for clients and internal/external stakeholders, ensuring transparent communication throughout the project lifecycle.

Prepare and present regular project progress reports, facilitating project meetings with multidisciplinary teams.

Drive project quality through compliance with company standards, industry regulations, and client requirements.

Support the development of junior team members, promoting knowledge sharing and best practices in project management.

Skills and Experience (Qualifications)

Significant experience managing engineering, automation, or control systems projects, ideally within industrial sectors.

Strong leadership, decision-making, and team management abilities with a people-centric and collaborative approach.

Proven track record of delivering projects to deadline, budget, and specification.

Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Strong commercial awareness and the ability to manage contracts, procurement, and project finances.

Proficient in project management methodologies (such as Prince2, PMBOK, or Agile) and use of project planning and reporting tools.

Relevant degree in engineering, project management, or a related technical or business field.

Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to client sites as required.

Personal Attributes

Integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to delivering customer satisfaction.

Forward-thinking, adaptable, and proactive approach to challenges and change.

Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure.

Enthusiastic about mentoring and empowering colleagues to achieve excellence.

Why Join Eltek Systems

Competitive salary based on experience, plus discretionary bonus.

25 days holiday plus bank holidays.

Comprehensive pension scheme and health benefits.

Supportive and values-driven team environment.

Clear career development pathways and ongoing training.

Part of VINCI Energies – offering global opportunity and local agility.

About Eltek SystemsEltek Systems Ltd (part of Vinci Energies UK and ROI) are one of the leading independent providers of industrial process and automation solutions within the food and beverage industry. The business is part of the VINCI Energies UK and ROI group operating within Actemium Automation. Actemium have been providing high quality engineering solutions and services in the UK since 1907. VINCI’s decentralised business model allows us to provide our customers with the resources, vitality and strength of a large global company, while still delivering local personalised service. We employ over 250 people at 14 locations across the UK. VINCI are a world leader in engineering and construction with 220,000 employees operating out of 3,000 offices in 120 countries.

Ready to take your project management career to the next level? Apply today and help shape the future of automation at Eltek Systems.

Job Details

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Contract

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