790 Automation Project Lead jobs in the United Kingdom

Our client is seeking an accomplished and visionary Remote Project Management Lead to spearhead their strategic initiatives. This is a fully remote position, perfect for an experienced leader who thrives in a flexible, results-driven environment. You will be responsible for the end-to-end management of key projects, ensuring successful delivery on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional leadership qualities, a deep understanding of project management methodologies, and a proven ability to manage remote teams and stakeholders effectively across diverse functions. Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the planning, execution, and closing of complex projects from initiation to completion.
• Developing comprehensive project plans, including scope, timelines, resource allocation, and budget.
• Managing and motivating cross-functional, remote project teams, fostering collaboration and accountability.
• Identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks and issues proactively.
• Ensuring effective communication and stakeholder management throughout the project lifecycle.
• Establishing and maintaining project governance, reporting structures, and performance metrics.
• Driving continuous improvement in project management processes and methodologies.
• Overseeing resource management, ensuring optimal utilisation of team members.
• Managing vendor relationships and contract negotiations as required for project delivery.
• Conducting post-project reviews and capturing lessons learned to inform future projects.

A Master's degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field, along with a PMP or PRINCE2 certification, is highly desirable. A minimum of 10 years of progressive project management experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role managing complex, large-scale projects, is required. Demonstrable experience managing remote teams and delivering projects in a virtual environment is essential. Exceptional leadership, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills are critical. Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities are a must. The ability to influence and engage diverse stakeholders at all levels is key. This is an exceptional opportunity to lead transformative projects in a fully remote setting.

The Opportunity
We are working with a forward-thinking property consultancy that provides end-to-end solutions across the commercial real estate and residential markets. They are seeking a Director Project Manager to lead their growing Technical team. This is a senior leadership role with a blend of strategic, client-facing, and delivery responsibilities, making it a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual looking to step into a high-impact position.
 
Key Responsibilities
 
Strategic Leadership

• Deliver the Technical team's strategy in line with company objectives
• Drive revenue growth through pipeline management and commercial performance
• Lead on process improvements, reporting, and CRM adoption
• Promote collaboration across teams to achieve shared goals

Team Leadership & Development

• Mentor senior staff and surveyors, setting technical and delivery standards
• Foster a culture of professional growth and continuous learning
• Support succession planning and capability development across the team

Project Delivery

• Oversee multiple projects, ensuring consistent quality and commercial alignment
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to client satisfaction
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior-level clients, influencing key decisions
• Provide oversight and guidance to project managers and junior staff

Client Strategy & Business Development

• Lead client relationship management within the department
• Drive business development through market insights and proactive networking
• Represent the consultancy externally, enhancing reputation and visibility

Innovation & Technology

• Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes, and workflows
• Use technology to deliver efficiency and better client outcomes

About You
 
The ideal candidate will bring:

• Extensive experience managing large-scale project management contracts (traditional and design-and-build)
• Strong understanding of client needs in the commercial real estate and workplace strategy space
• Proven track record of winning work and developing client relationships
• Leadership experience with a collaborative and mentoring style
• Strategic mindset with strong commercial acumen
• Experience with CRM systems and workflow optimisation
• Commitment to driving DE&I and sustainability initiatives

Working Arrangements

• This role is primarily office-based, with the option to work from home one day per week following onboarding.

 
Benefits

• Competitive salary up to £120,000 and tailored commission scheme
• 30 days holiday plus bank holidays and an additional day for your birthday
• Annual company trips and monthly team socials
• Employee-led clubs and committees (including sports, wellbeing, and DE&I)
• Clear career progression framework with opportunity to progress to a Head of role
• Family-friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• Learning and development programmes with ongoing training
• Wellbeing allowance and access to mental health support
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Private medical insurance after probation
• 6% matched pension contributions

Our client is seeking an experienced Project Management Apprenticeship Tutor to lead the design and delivery of a new Level 4 Project Management Apprenticeship programme. This role offers the opportunity to shape the curriculum from the ground up, deliver engaging pilot courses, and play a pivotal role in building and mentoring a growing team of Professional Skills Coaches.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Programme Planning: Develop comprehensive project plans outlining scope, milestones, and deliverables for the Level 4 Project Management Apprenticeship programme.

• Curriculum Design: Create, implement, and deliver a Scheme of Learning with high-quality content, ensuring all learners gain the knowledge, skills, and behaviours required to successfully achieve their End Point Assessment.

• Assessment Development: Design robust assessment activities that enable learners to demonstrate their understanding of theory while applying practical skills and behaviours aligned to the apprenticeship standard.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with apprentices, employers, trainers, and organisational leaders to ensure the programme aligns with business needs and learning objectives.

• Remote Teaching: Deliver interactive, engaging online teaching sessions mapped to the Scheme of Learning.

• Business Development: Partner with the commercial team to support the successful launch and growth of the programme with both new and existing clients.

• Learner Support & Progression: Provide exceptional guidance and motivation to adult learners, ensuring timely progression and achievement of outcomes. Tailor learning journeys to individual needs, offering additional support where required.

• Line Manager Engagement: Conduct quarterly progress reviews with learners and their line managers, capturing and evidencing new skills and behaviours.

• Safeguarding: Champion safeguarding awareness among learners and adhere to all safeguarding principles and policies.

• Operational Support: Work closely with the Operations Manager to build the initial learner caseload and provide support in onboarding new team members as the provision scales.

• Continuous Improvement: Actively seek feedback to enhance programme delivery, embedding best practice to ensure the apprenticeship remains innovative, impactful, and effective.

• Communication: Provide regular updates to stakeholders on programme progress, challenges, and successes.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• Certified Project Management qualification (Level 4 or above).

• Proven experience delivering the Level 4 Project Management Apprenticeship.

• Demonstrable experience managing and delivering projects in professional environments.

• WORKING ARRANGEMENTS
  This is a home-based role , offering flexibility and autonomy. The position requires attendance one day per month in the Midlands for team collaboration

Insight Executive Group are delighted to be working with an award-winning consultancy who specialise in multi-discipline design and construction.

They are looking for two strategic and results-driven Project Management Directors to lead and grow their businesses. This is a senior leadership position responsible for reporting to the Executive Board, contributing to business growth, client development, and operational excellence.

Key Requirements

• Experience in taking ownership of a P&L account and driving business growth
li>Proven leadership experience in project management within the construction or infrastructure sectors.
• Track record of delivering complex projects and achieving commercial success.
• Strong strategic, operational, and client-facing skills.
• Experience leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Demonstrated success in work winning and client relationship management.

Desirable Qualifications

• Degree in Construction, Engineering, Project Management, or related discipline.
• Chartered status (e.g., APM, RICS, ICE).
• Project management certifications (e.g., PRINCE2, MSP).

Why Join them?

• Recognised as a Building Magazine Top 150 Consultant .
• Join a company that values its people – proudly Investors in People Platinum accredited .
< i>Opportunity to work in a true multi-disciplinary environment
• Work in a culture that promotes collaboration, innovation, and high performance.
• Influence the delivery of high-profile projects and play a key role in their continued growth.

If you match the above criteria and are interested in the role, please send your CV through for a discussion about the role – Many thanks.

The Opportunity
We are working with a forward-thinking property consultancy that provides end-to-end solutions across the commercial real estate and residential markets. They are seeking a Director Project Manager to lead their growing Technical team. This is a senior leadership role with a blend of strategic, client-facing, and delivery responsibilities, making it a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual looking to step into a high-impact position.
 
Key Responsibilities
 
Strategic Leadership

• Deliver the Technical team's strategy in line with company objectives
• Drive revenue growth through pipeline management and commercial performance
• Lead on process improvements, reporting, and CRM adoption
• Promote collaboration across teams to achieve shared goals

Team Leadership & Development

• Mentor senior staff and surveyors, setting technical and delivery standards
• Foster a culture of professional growth and continuous learning
• Support succession planning and capability development across the team

Project Delivery

• Oversee multiple projects, ensuring consistent quality and commercial alignment
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to client satisfaction
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior-level clients, influencing key decisions
• Provide oversight and guidance to project managers and junior staff

Client Strategy & Business Development

• Lead client relationship management within the department
• Drive business development through market insights and proactive networking
• Represent the consultancy externally, enhancing reputation and visibility

Innovation & Technology

• Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes, and workflows
• Use technology to deliver efficiency and better client outcomes

About You
 
The ideal candidate will bring:

• Extensive experience managing large-scale project management contracts (traditional and design-and-build)
• Strong understanding of client needs in the commercial real estate and workplace strategy space
• Proven track record of winning work and developing client relationships
• Leadership experience with a collaborative and mentoring style
• Strategic mindset with strong commercial acumen
• Experience with CRM systems and workflow optimisation
• Commitment to driving DE&I and sustainability initiatives

Working Arrangements

• This role is primarily office-based, with the option to work from home one day per week following onboarding.

 
Benefits

• Competitive salary up to £120,000 and tailored commission scheme
• 30 days holiday plus bank holidays and an additional day for your birthday
• Annual company trips and monthly team socials
• Employee-led clubs and committees (including sports, wellbeing, and DE&I)
• Clear career progression framework with opportunity to progress to a Head of role
• Family-friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• Learning and development programmes with ongoing training
• Wellbeing allowance and access to mental health support
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Private medical insurance after probation
• 6% matched pension contributions

Our client is seeking an experienced Project Management Apprenticeship Tutor to lead the design and delivery of a new Level 4 Project Management Apprenticeship programme. This role offers the opportunity to shape the curriculum from the ground up, deliver engaging pilot courses, and play a pivotal role in building and mentoring a growing team of Professional Skills Coaches.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Programme Planning: Develop comprehensive project plans outlining scope, milestones, and deliverables for the Level 4 Project Management Apprenticeship programme.

• Curriculum Design: Create, implement, and deliver a Scheme of Learning with high-quality content, ensuring all learners gain the knowledge, skills, and behaviours required to successfully achieve their End Point Assessment.

• Assessment Development: Design robust assessment activities that enable learners to demonstrate their understanding of theory while applying practical skills and behaviours aligned to the apprenticeship standard.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with apprentices, employers, trainers, and organisational leaders to ensure the programme aligns with business needs and learning objectives.

• Remote Teaching: Deliver interactive, engaging online teaching sessions mapped to the Scheme of Learning.

• Business Development: Partner with the commercial team to support the successful launch and growth of the programme with both new and existing clients.

• Learner Support & Progression: Provide exceptional guidance and motivation to adult learners, ensuring timely progression and achievement of outcomes. Tailor learning journeys to individual needs, offering additional support where required.

• Line Manager Engagement: Conduct quarterly progress reviews with learners and their line managers, capturing and evidencing new skills and behaviours.

• Safeguarding: Champion safeguarding awareness among learners and adhere to all safeguarding principles and policies.

• Operational Support: Work closely with the Operations Manager to build the initial learner caseload and provide support in onboarding new team members as the provision scales.

• Continuous Improvement: Actively seek feedback to enhance programme delivery, embedding best practice to ensure the apprenticeship remains innovative, impactful, and effective.

• Communication: Provide regular updates to stakeholders on programme progress, challenges, and successes.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• Certified Project Management qualification (Level 4 or above).

• Proven experience delivering the Level 4 Project Management Apprenticeship.

• Demonstrable experience managing and delivering projects in professional environments.

• WORKING ARRANGEMENTS
  This is a home-based role , offering flexibility and autonomy. The position requires attendance one day per month in the Midlands for team collaboration

Insight Executive Group are delighted to be working with an award-winning consultancy who specialise in multi-discipline design and construction.

They are looking for two strategic and results-driven Project Management Directors to lead and grow their businesses. This is a senior leadership position responsible for reporting to the Executive Board, contributing to business growth, client development, and operational excellence.

Key Requirements

• Experience in taking ownership of a P&L account and driving business growth
li>Proven leadership experience in project management within the construction or infrastructure sectors.
• Track record of delivering complex projects and achieving commercial success.
• Strong strategic, operational, and client-facing skills.
• Experience leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Demonstrated success in work winning and client relationship management.

Desirable Qualifications

• Degree in Construction, Engineering, Project Management, or related discipline.
• Chartered status (e.g., APM, RICS, ICE).
• Project management certifications (e.g., PRINCE2, MSP).

Why Join them?

• Recognised as a Building Magazine Top 150 Consultant .
• Join a company that values its people – proudly Investors in People Platinum accredited .
< i>Opportunity to work in a true multi-disciplinary environment
• Work in a culture that promotes collaboration, innovation, and high performance.
• Influence the delivery of high-profile projects and play a key role in their continued growth.

If you match the above criteria and are interested in the role, please send your CV through for a discussion about the role – Many thanks.

**Job Description**
At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
BDUK is a subsidiary of the Boeing Company and currently employs over 1,800 people in the UK. BDUK is responsible for delivering several exciting contracts to our UK Defence customers including E-7 AEW&C, P-8A Maritime Patrol Aircraft, C4ISTAR Services, Through Life Support for the Chinook and Apache Fleets, Logistic Information Services and Training Services
The UK MoD has procured nine P-8A Multi-Mission Aircraft (MMA) with all aircraft having been handed over to the Royal Air Force (RAF) in early 2022. Along with the aircraft, MoD has procured support to Training Delivery and Ground based Synthetic Training Devices to support RAF's training needs for P-8A Aircraft, directly from BDUK. This role will form part of the programme management team responsible for the oversight, co-ordination, and delivery of an effective service to the MoD across the full breadth of the contract scope, working with a team of more than 200 people to help keep the UK's maritime patrol aircraft capable and flying, and the RAF crews who fly them trained and ready. As a long-term contract there is huge opportunity to improve what we do and how we do it, and to build effective long-term partnerships with our customers and across the broader Boeing enterprise, particularly reaching into the US-based Boeing team that provide support to the UK programme.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to join our Programme Management team based at either Lossiemouth or Bristol. While we work in agile and dynamic engineering environments, your wellbeing is important to us and we strive to find a healthy life balance and ethical team culture with a strong emphasis on openness, collaboration, innovation, safety and first-time quality.
**Responsibilities**
+ Independently develop, co-ordinate and maintain an integrated plan and schedule to meet program/project requirements in accordance with industry standards.
+ Create and maintain schedules, reports, metrics, and change activity; communicate and update the plan regularly throughout the program/project lifecycle.
+ Direct all phases of projects or subsystems from inception through completion and act as the primary contact to establish stakeholder requirements and objectives.
+ Assist customers in developing performance recovery plans and ensure project control systems are in place to support ongoing needs.
+ Work to improve project management processes, business systems, and implement best practices that support decision-makers.
+ Lead delivery of various projects within the P-8 support programme and provide support to, and deputise for, the P-8 programme manager as required.
+ Coach and mentor junior colleagues in project delivery approaches.
+ Own and control budgets for assigned projects.
**Preferred Experience and competencies:**
+ Experience in coordinating teams of people to deliver results
+ 5 years or more of Project Management experience
+ Confident with conducting presentations and running meetings/workshops
+ Proficient user of MS Office applications, including Microsoft Project and SharePoint
+ Work independently, proactively and as a Team
+ Prioritize and achieve tasks when under pressure
+ Detail oriented and customer focused with excellent time management skills
**Work Authorisation:** This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK. Candidates must have current legal authorisation to work immediately in the United Kingdom. Boeing will not attempt to obtain Immigration and labour sponsorship for any applicants. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll
**Security Clearance:** This position requires the ability to obtain a UK security clearance for which UK residency is required
The Boeing benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being. Here's a snapshot of what we offer:
+ Competitive salary and annual incentive plans
+ Continuous learning - you'll develop the approach and skills to navigate whatever comes next
+ Success as defined by you - we'll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way
+ Inclusive culture - you'll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs
+ Excellent Adoption and Parental leave options
+ 23 days plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year
+ Pension Plan with up to 10% employer contribution
+ Company paid BUPA Medical Plan
+ Short Term Sickness: 100% pay for the first 26 weeks
+ Long Term Sickness: 66.67% of annual salary from 27th week
+ 6x annual salary life insurance
+ Learning Together Programme to support your on-going personal and career development
+ Access to Boeing's Well Being Programs, tool and incentives
Applications for this position will be accepted until **Sept. 29, 2025**
**Export Control Details:** Non - US based job
**Relocation**
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
**Security Clearance**
This position requires the ability to obtain United Kingdom Security Check.
**Visa Sponsorship**
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
**Shift**
Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom)
**Equal Opportunity Employer:**
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.
We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world's most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.
Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Job Description - PMO role for a migration programme, supporting the PM on the ground currently. -3-6 months, hybrid, London based Key skills required are: -Governance, status reporting, RAID capture and mitigation -Managing plans and measuring progress against key milestones -Chasing actions to successful resolutions -Resource management and allocations, managing budgets and reporting on financials 7 years experience as PMO with experience in Life & Pensions a must. Project management experience also good.