Project Manager

1 week ago

Cavan, Cavan, Ireland Hunter Savage Full time
Job Title: Project Manager – Machine Building / Automation

Description:
We are hiring on behalf of our client, a highly respected machine builder and automation specialist based inCavan, who supply into the Medical Device, Food & Beverage, and Automotive sectors. With a very healthy order book and significant repeat business, this is a company that is scaling with purpose and success.

As part of this continued growth, they now seek to appoint a Project Manager to take full ownership of delivering bespoke automation and machine build projects. This is a high-impact role for a driven, commercially aware project management professional who can elevate the structure, delivery, and client engagement processes across the project lifecycle.

If you're already managing projects within a similar machine-building/automation environment — and especially if you bring a network of clients or project contacts — this could be the next transformative move in your career.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job:

1. Budget to attract a standout PM – £60k+ package with flexibility for the right person

2. High-growth automation company – solid pipeline of work across MedTech, Food & Auto

3. Strategic, client-facing role – full ownership of planning, delivery, cost and stakeholder management

The Role:

• Take full project ownership from kick-off through delivery – budget, planning, resourcing and execution

• Liaise directly with customers and internal technical teams to manage scope, timelines, and quality

• Drive project delivery schedules, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies

• Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and implement project frameworks and reporting tools

• Act as a key customer contact and brand ambassador throughout the delivery phase

The Person:

• Previous experience in project management within machine building, special purpose machinery, or automation is essential

• Strong customer-facing skills with the ability to manage complex technical discussions

• Comfortable managing budgets, timelines, and multidisciplinary teams

• Brings energy, ownership, and structure to project delivery

• Existing network in automation or Med/Food/Auto sectors would be a plus

The Reward:

• €60,000 - €70,000 depending on experience, with flexibility for the ideal candidate

• Strong progression potential within a growing, ambitious business

• Supportive leadership team with commitment to project excellence

• Opportunity to build and lead project processes from the ground up

• Cavan-based role with occasional travel to clients

Next Steps – Why Hunter Savage?

At Hunter Savage, we're a specialist recruitment consultancy committed to helping professionals in the Engineering & Manufacturing sector take their careers to the next level. With a strong presence across NI & ROI, we pride ourselves on matching high-calibre candidates with roles that offer growth, challenge and reward. For further information, and to apply for this Project Manager role, please contact Dominic Heron on +353 015 255632 or email dominic@huntersavage.com. You can also browse our website for more Engineering & Operations opportunities.

Salary is usually negotiable, and listed details are a guide only based on experience and expertise.
We reserve the right to heighten shortlisting criteria based on the volume and quality of response.

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