Project Engineering Manager

TN United Kingdom; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Project Engineering Manager to lead significant change programs within its UK & Ireland Packaging Division. This role involves overseeing engineering and technical aspects of projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget. You will collaborate with various stakeholders to drive operational improvements, using your strong data analysis skills to support decision-making. The position offers flexibility with remote working and requires UK-wide travel. Join a high-performing team and make a meaningful impact in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Company Car

Pension Scheme

Share Scheme

Life Assurance

Income Protection

Employee Assistance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discounts

Qualifications

• Formal training in an engineering discipline is essential.
• Experience in managing significant organizational change is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage engineering and technical aspects of design and execution.
• Support project managers in monitoring critical activities and risks.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Data Analysis

Project Management

Technical Design

Communication Skills

Education

Engineering Degree

Job description

Client:

DS Smith

Location:

UK & Ireland (Remote working possible, UK-wide travel required)

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

5c513fe43262

Job Views:

10

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

About the role

We’re seeking a Project Engineering Manager to join our high-performing team in the UK & Ireland Packaging Division. The role involves managing engineering and technical aspects of design, execution, and commissioning of significant change programs and continuous improvement projects, ensuring delivery within scope, standards, budget, and timelines.

You will support the Head of Engineering and the UK&I Senior Leadership Team in delivering projects that drive operational improvements and efficiencies, aligning with industry best practices.

Responsibilities include ensuring robust technical designs, accurate cost estimation, managing project workstreams, technical specifications, tendering, supplier selection, planning, and daily project activities. Data analysis will be used to support project success.

You will work with Project Managers to monitor critical activities, escalate issues, conduct risk analyses, involve stakeholders, and develop mitigation plans. All investments will align with Group Policies, with post-installation assessments conducted to verify outcomes.

Location

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

About you

• Formal training in an engineering discipline (Mechanical, Design, Electrical, Civil, Systems)
• Experience managing significant organizational change and process improvements
• Proven ability to manage stakeholders, approval processes, complex technical solutions, and multiple contractors/suppliers
• Skilled in managing multiple projects on time and within budget
• Strong data analysis skills supporting business decisions
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and motivational skills
• Discretionary bonus, company car (if required), pension, share scheme, life assurance, income protection, employee assistance, cycle to work scheme, and discounts

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Created on 26/04/2025 by TN United Kingdom