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