Project Manager

We re partnering with a leading manufacturer within the warehouse automation space focusing on delivering conveyor systems and material handling solutions across eCommerce, warehousing, manufacturing, and logistics sectors.

Lead and deliver warehouse automation projects from concept to completion - including design, procurement, installation, commissioning, and handover of conveyor systems and more. Work closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure warehouse automation projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest technical standards.

Package:

• Competitive Salary + Bonus + Car
• Exposure to cutting-edge automation and conveyor system technologies
• Career development, training, and path to senior leadership
• Pension, holiday entitlement, and other standard benefits

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage multiple concurrent projects in the conveyor/automation domain, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, cost, risk, and quality.
• Lead project planning: define work breakdown structures, milestones, resource allocation, and dependencies.
• Liaise with clients to capture requirements, agree contracts, change controls, and manage stakeholder expectations.
• Oversee procurement activities: specification, sourcing, supplier evaluation, and contract management.
• Manage subcontractors and installation teams on site, ensuring safe and efficient execution.
• Monitor project performance and take corrective action when variances arise (schedule slippage, cost overruns, technical issues).
• Ensure appropriate project documentation (drawings, specifications, risk logs, test plans, commissioning protocols).
• Support handover, training, and transition to maintenance/service teams.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Proven experience in managing capital projects in the automation, material handling, or conveyor systems space.
• Strong technical understanding of mechanical, electrical, control systems, and integration challenges.
• Experience with project management methodologies, tools (e.g. MS Project, Primavera, or similar).
• Good commercial acumen, budgeting, cost control, change management.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.