Project Engineering Manager

DS Smith; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

DS Smith is seeking a Project Engineering Manager to lead engineering and technical elements of projects within the UK & Ireland Packaging Division. This role involves managing significant change programmes and requires expertise in project management and stakeholder engagement, along with the ability to drive operational improvements.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus

Company car (if required)

Pension and share scheme

Life assurance and income protection

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Corporate discounts

Qualifications

• Experience managing project engineering and organizational change.
• Proven ability to manage stakeholders and multiple contractors.
• Skilled in data analysis and business decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Manage the engineering and technical aspects of projects.
• Oversee project portfolio for operational improvements.
• Carry out risk analysis and develop action plans.

Skills

Project Engineering Management

Stakeholder Management

Data Analysis

Technical Support Knowledge

Communication

Education

Formal training in engineering discipline

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02.06.2025

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17.07.2025

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About the role

We’re looking for a Project Engineering Manager to join our high performing team in the UK & Ireland Packaging Division. As our Project Engineering Manager, you will manage the engineering and technical elements of the design, execution and commissioning of significant change programmes and continuous improvement projects across the division, ensuring the technical aspects of each project are delivered within scope, to standard, on time, in budget and within our agreed parameters.

Supporting our Head of Engineering and the UK&I Senior Leadership Team, you will be a key player in delivering identified projects and overseeing a project portfolio that drives operational improvement and increased efficiencies to current processes, implementing industry best practices.

You will ensure a robust technical design and implementation plan for each project, supporting accurate cost and complexity estimation. Your responsibilities include identifying workstreams, developing technical specifications, supporting tendering, selecting suppliers, planning projects, managing contractors, and overseeing daily activities. Data analysis will be used to support successful project delivery.

Working with Project Managers, you will monitor critical activities and timelines, escalating potential issues. You will carry out risk analysis, involve stakeholders, and develop action plans to mitigate risks. All investments must align with Group Policies, with reference visits and assessments conducted pre- and post-installation to verify outcomes.

Location

This role offers remote working with UK-wide travel required.

About you

• Formal training in an engineering discipline (e.g., Mechanical, Design, Electrical, Civil, Systems)
• Experience managing project engineering, organizational change, and process improvements
• Proven ability to manage stakeholders, approval processes, complex technical solutions, and multiple contractors/suppliers
• Capability to handle multiple projects on time and within budget
• Skilled in data analysis for business decision-making, with strong technical support knowledge
• Excellent communicator and motivator, personable, with strong relationship-building skills
• Discretionary bonus
• Company car (if required)
• Pension and share scheme
• Life assurance and income protection
• Employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme and corporate discounts