Project Manager

Apex Systems; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 92,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Systems in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Field Engineering PM to serve as the primary on-site point of contact during deployment of engineering solutions at delivery stations and new launches.

You will verify drawings, raise MCMs, coordinate with vendors and IT, conduct site visits, manage materials, support test phases, and document compliance. Fluency in English, PMP/PRINCE2 and Six Sigma are preferred, along with willingness to travel across the UK.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent required.
• Experience with material handling equipment (conveyors, sortation, high-speed packaging lines).
• Demonstrated project management capability on large-scale, complex technology projects.
• Six Sigma / Lean certification or practical experience.
• Fluency in English.
• Willingness to travel.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Field verification of drawings and identify interferences with existing/new equipment.
• Raise MCMs for project phases and address concerns from approver groups prior to works onsite.
• Set up and manage daily calls with vendors, Ops, WHS and RME; provide daily report to UK FE PM.
• Conduct site visits to verify progress and gather stakeholder feedback; address concerns; escalate when needed.
• Manage AMZL ordered materials; coordinate with Ops/RME to transport and install.
• Coordinate with IT; obtain IDF keys and monitor IDF cabinets during data cable terminations; validate cable installation.
• Support UK FE PM during site acceptance tests (2-3 weeks onsite).
• Assist PM with closing all snags onsite.
• Obtain and validate vendor documentation against deliverables; ensure content such as DoC and DS name is correct.
• Transfer all documentation to appropriate storage location.

Skills

Engineering

Material handling equipment experience

Project management

Six Sigma / Lean

Fluent English

Willingness to travel

MS Office

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Scope: Primary on-site POC for UK Field Engg team during deployment of engineering solutions (Matrix, ADTFs, ADTAs, ASLs, Tippers, retrofits, etc) in existing delivery stations or new greenfield launches.

Travel: Onsite 75%-100% during project deployment at any delivery station in UK/IE

Day-to-day responsibilities:

o Field verification of drawings and identifying interferences with existing/new equipment

o Raise MCMs for different project phases, and address concerns, if any, from different approver groups, prior to start of works onsite.

o Set-up and manage daily calls with vendors, Ops, WHS and RME. Provide daily report summary to UK FE PM.

o Site visits to verify project progress and gather stakeholder/customer feedback. Frequency of site visits to be agreed with UK FE PM. Proactively address any concerns during these site visits. Escalate to UK FE PM as needed.

o Manage any AMZL ordered materials (signage, racking, SBL) to be received onsite, inventory and identify any gaps. Coordinate with Ops/RME to transport materials within the DS and 3PA to provide labour for the material movement and install.

o Coordinate with IT, obtain IDF keys and monitor IDF cabinets during data cable terminations. Validate cable installation and functionality with IT.

o Supporting UK FE PM during site acceptance tests (2-3wks continuous onsite presence)

o Support PM with closing all snags onsite

o Obtain all documentation from vendor and validate list against vendor deliverables. Validate basic document content (for ex. Declaration of conformity signed, correct DS name, etc.)

o Transfer all documentation to appropriate storage location

MUST-HAVE Requirements (Candidate CVs must demonstrate):

o Engineering degree or equivalent technical qualification

o Proven experience with Material Handling Equipment (conveyor systems, sortation systems, high-speed packaging lines, manufacturing lines)

o Demonstrated project management capability on large-scale, complex technology projects

o Six Sigma / Lean methodology certification or practical experience

o Fluency in English

o Willingness to travel

o Proficient in Microsoft office tools

PREFERRED Qualifications (Nice-to-Have):

o End-to-end project management experience in warehouse/logistics environments

o PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification

o Data-driven analysis and financial modelling capabilities