Project Manager - Warehouse Implementation

Interaction Recruitment Group; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Interaction Recruitment is partnering with a client to recruit a Warehouse Project Manager for a brand-new warehouse facility in Peterborough. This on-site, hands-on role is an FTC 3-6 months with a salary up to £50,000 and 35 hours per week.

You will lead the project from planning and fit-out through to operational readiness and go-live. You will manage timelines, budgets, dependencies and stakeholder engagement, ensuring compliance and a smooth transition into the new site.

Qualifications

• Experience managing warehouse, logistics or industrial projects.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• Comfort on-site, hands-on approach and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project to develop and launch the new warehouse facility.
• Coordinate contractors, suppliers and external partners throughout build and fit-out.
• Manage timelines, budgets, milestones and dependencies.
• Ensure H&S and compliance are embedded throughout the project.
• Plan transition from existing operation to the new facility and go-live.
• Develop SOPs and processes for the new site.
• Support recruitment, training and team readiness.
• Act as link between business, contractors and operational teams.

Skills

Project management

Organisational skills

Excel

Data reporting

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Tools

WMS/ERP systems

MHE equipment

Job description

Warehouse Project Manager

FTC 3-6 Months | Peterborough | Up to £50,000 | 35 hours per week

Location: Peterborough
Hours: 35 hours per week
Working pattern: Full-time, office/site based
Contract: FTC 3-6 months
Salary: Up to £50,000

Start date ASAP

Interaction Recruitment are proud to be partnering with a client who are taking their business to the next level.

We're looking for an experienced Warehouse Project Manager to play a key role in the development and launch of a brand-new warehouse facility in Peterborough.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys building something from the ground up. You'll take ownership of the project from planning and fit-out through to operational readiness and go-live, working closely with senior leadership, contractors, suppliers and operational teams.

This is a hands-on project role where you'll be on-site, making things happen and ensuring the new facility is ready to operate successfully.

The Role

• Lead the project to develop and launch the new warehouse facility
• Work closely with the Operations & Finance Director and senior stakeholders
• Help shape the warehouse layout, racking, storage, goods-in/out areas and workflow
• Coordinate contractors, suppliers and external partners throughout the build and fit-out
• Manage project timelines, budgets, milestones and dependencies
• Identify operational requirements and ensure the new facility is designed around them
• Support decisions around warehouse equipment, MHE, storage solutions and capacity
• Coordinate IT, warehouse systems, stock processes and operational infrastructure
• Ensure H&S, risk assessments and compliance are embedded throughout the project
• Plan the transition from the existing operation into the new facility
• Coordinate stock movements, relocation and operational readiness ahead of go-live
• Work with warehouse and stock teams to develop SOPs and processes for the new site
• Support recruitment, training and team readiness where required
• Manage project risks, issues and changes through to resolution
• Oversee testing, snagging and final preparations ahead of launch
• Act as the key link between the business, contractors and operational teams
• Support the business through the bedding-in period and drive continuous improvement following launch

About You

We're looking for someone who has genuinely managed warehouse, logistics or industrial projects and is comfortable taking ownership from concept through to completion.

You'll ideally have:

• Experience managing warehouse, logistics, distribution or industrial projects
• Strong project management and organisational skills
• Experience with warehouse layouts, fit-outs, relocations or new-site setups
• The ability to manage contractors, suppliers and multiple stakeholders
• Strong Excel, data and reporting skills
• Commercial awareness and experience managing budgets
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• A practical, hands‑on approach — happy to be on‑site and involved, rather than purely office-based

Desirable Experience

• Warehouse management or stock control background
• Racking, MHE, storage systems or warehouse equipment
• WMS/ERP implementation or warehouse systems
• Health & safety and compliance
• Taking a new facility through to operational go-live