Project Manager

Apex Systems US; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Systems US is seeking a UK-based Field Engineer to act as the on-site primary contact during deployment of engineering solutions at delivery stations across the UK and Ireland. Role covers matrix, ADTFs, ADTAs, ASLs, Tippers, and retrofits.

Travel will be extensive (75-100%), with site visits, vendor coordination, IT coordination for IDF keys, and validation of cable terminations. You will support tests and drive project closure activities.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent technical qualification.
• Proven experience with material handling equipment (conveyor systems, sortation, high-speed packaging lines).
• Demonstrated project management capability on large-scale, complex technology projects.
• Six Sigma / Lean methodology certification or practical experience.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken).
• Willingness to travel across UK/IE for deployments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Project planning: verify drawings and identify interferences with existing/new equipment; raise MCMs for project phases and address approver concerns.
• Project execution: set up and manage daily calls with vendors, Ops, WHS and RME; provide daily reports; conduct site visits and gather feedback.
• Coordinate with IT to obtain IDF keys, monitor cabinets, and validate cable terminations; ensure installation functionality.
• Support UK FE PM during site acceptance tests (2–3 weeks onsite).
• Project closure: help close snags, collect vendor documentation, and transfer to storage.

Skills

Project management

Six Sigma

English fluency

Willingness to travel

Microsoft Office

Data-driven analysis

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft 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:

• Project planning
  • Field verification of drawings and identifying interferences with existing/new equipment
  • Raise MCMs for different project phases, and address concerns, if any, from different approver groups, prior to start of works onsite.
• Project execution
  • Set-up and manage daily calls with vendors, Ops, WHS and RME. Provide daily report summary to UK FE PM.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Coordinate with IT, obtain IDF keys and monitor IDF cabinets during data cable terminations. Validate cable installation and functionality with IT.
  • Supporting UK FE PM during site acceptance tests (2-3wks continuous onsite presence)
• Project closure
  • Support PM with closing all snags onsite
  • 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.)
  • Transfer all documentation to appropriate storage location

MUST-HAVE Requirements (Candidate CVs must demonstrate):

• Engineering degree or equivalent technical qualification
• Proven experience with Material Handling Equipment (conveyor systems, sortation systems, high-speed packaging lines, manufacturing lines)
• Demonstrated project management capability on large-scale, complex technology projects
• Six Sigma / Lean methodology certification or practical experience
• Fluency in English
• Willingness to travel
• Proficient in Microsoft office tools

PREFERRED Qualifications (Nice-to-Have):

• End-to-end project management experience in warehouse/logistics environments
• PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification
• High-velocity, technology-driven environment experience
• Data-driven analysis and financial modelling capabilities
• Proficient in AutoCAD