Engineering Project Manager - Automation

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

What You'll Be Doing

We're seeking an experienced and driven Engineering Project Leader with a strong background in automation systems to join our growing team. Based in Nottingham, this role will lead engineering and automation projects across the UK, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.

Permanent / Full Time

Nottingham - (National Travel Required)

Key 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.

What You'll Need To Have (our Must-haves)

• Proven experience in project leadership within an automation or engineering environment.
• Experience delivering complex engineering projects in live operational environments.
• Strong understanding of automated materials handling systems; ASRS experience highly advantageous.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage tight deadlines and complex budgets.
• Working knowledge of CDM regulations and possession of SSSTS (Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme) desirable.
• PRINCE2 or other formal project management qualification advantageous.
• LOLER awareness
• An appreciation for automation utilities
• Willingness to travel nationally, including overnight stays.
• Full UK driving licence.

It would be great if you also have

Stakeholder Management Skills

Rewards designed for you

• Boots Retirement Savings Plan
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Generous employee discounts
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child
• Flexible benefits scheme including option to buy additional holiday, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and much more.
• Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.

There's lots more in our benefits and discounts, MyBoosts - there to give you that little lift in your everyday.

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A Bit About Us

At Boots, we're proud to be an equal opportunity employer, creating a place where everyone feels welcome, supported and free to be themselves. We believe that when our people feel valued and included, they thrive, so we're committed to creating a brilliant Boots for our people so they can make a difference for our customers and colleagues every time.

Pre-employment check after receiving an offer.

Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.