Automation Project Leader — UK Travel, Live Environments

Boots UK; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Discretionary annual bonus

Generous employee discounts

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption

Flexible benefits scheme including buy

Access to TELUS Health counselling

Job summary

Boots UK in Nottingham is seeking an experienced Engineering Project Leader to head automation projects across the UK. You will guide design, installation, commissioning and handover, ensuring safety, on-time delivery and budget adherence.

The role requires strong stakeholder management, experience with ASRS/automation, knowledge of CDM and safety standards, and willingness to travel nationwide including overnight stays. A UK driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading automation or engineering projects.
• Experience delivering complex projects in live environments.
• Strong stakeholder management and communications.
• Knowledge of CDM regulations; SSSTS desirable.
• PRINCE2 or equivalent project management qualification advantageous.
• Willingness to travel nationally, including overnight stays.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project delivery, from design through to installation, commissioning, and handover.
• Manage multiple automation projects simultaneously, ensuring compliance with scope, budget, and timescales.
• Deliver projects safely and efficiently within live operational environments, minimising disruption to client operations.
• Work closely with clients, subcontractors, and internal departments to ensure smooth project execution.
• Develop project plans, risk assessments, and budgets in line with company procedures.
• Ensure all work complies with relevant CDM regulations, health & safety standards, and company policies.
• Coordinate on-site activities and oversee installation teams, ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards.
• Prepare project documentation, progress reports, and financial updates.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Scheduling & planning

Communication

Tools

ASRS experience

Job description

Boots UK in Nottingham is seeking an experienced Engineering Project Leader to head automation projects across the UK. You will guide design, installation, commissioning and handover, ensuring safety, on-time delivery and budget adherence.

The role requires strong stakeholder management, experience with ASRS/automation, knowledge of CDM and safety standards, and willingness to travel nationwide including overnight stays. A UK driving licence is required.