Project Manager – Machine Building / Automation

?? Important: Please note, experience in a machine building/automation environment is essential. Only candidates with this background or similar will be considered.

Description:

We are partnering with a leading machine builder and automation specialist based in Cavan, serving clients across the Medical Device, Food & Beverage, and Automotive sectors. With a robust order book, extensive repeat business, and ambitious growth plans, this company is scaling with both purpose and success. As part of their expansion, they are now seeking to appoint a Project Manager who will take full ownership of delivering bespoke automation and machine build projects. This is a critical, client-facing role for an experienced Project Manager who has worked in a machine building/automation environment and who can bring strong commercial awareness, industry insight, and a proven track record of project delivery.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job:

• Competitive package: €60k–70k+ with flexibility for the right person

• Strategic role: Ownership of planning, delivery, cost, and client engagement

• Commercial focus: Opportunity to explore new market opportunities and help shape business growth

The Role

As Project Manager, you will:

• Take full ownership of automation and machine build projects from kick-off to delivery (budget, planning, resourcing, execution).

• Work directly with clients to manage scope, timelines, quality, and ensure satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.

• Lead cross-functional teams, driving schedules, identifying risks, and implementing effective mitigation strategies.

• Develop and maintain robust reporting and project management frameworks.

• Act as a key brand ambassador, strengthening relationships with existing clients and spotting new market opportunities.

• Collaborate with senior leadership on both project delivery and business development strategies.

The Person

To be considered, you must bring:

• Proven experience in project management within machine building, automation, or special-purpose machinery.

• Strong commercial awareness, with the ability to balance project delivery against client, budget, and business needs.

• Knowledge of the Irish Food & Beverage, Automotive, and Medical Device sectors, ideally with a track record of projects in these markets.

• Excellent stakeholder management skills, confident leading technical and commercial discussions with senior clients.

• Ability to manage budgets, schedules, and multidisciplinary teams with energy, ownership, and structure.

• An existing network within automation or relevant sectors would be highly advantageous.

The Reward

• €60,000 – €70,000 depending on experience (flexible for the ideal candidate)

• Strong career progression potential within a high-growth automation business

• Leadership visibility and the opportunity to influence business strategy

• Supportive, ambitious leadership team committed to project excellence

• Cavan-based role with occasional client travel

Next Steps – Why Hunter Savage?

At Hunter Savage, we specialise in connecting high-calibre Engineering & Manufacturing professionals with roles that offer real career growth. With strong networks across NI & ROI, we are ideally placed to help you make your next strategic career move. For further details 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.