Senior Engineering Project Manager

Amazon; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking an experienced Senior Engineering Project Manager to oversee network-wide engineering projects from concept to delivery. The role, based in the UK, involves coordination between internal teams and external vendors, leading project management for large capital projects. The ideal candidate will possess a B.S. in Engineering and have significant experience in engineering project management. A strong technical background in automation and equipment design is crucial for success in this role.

Benefits

Relocation support

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing large-scale engineering projects.
• Strong understanding of equipment and facility layout.
• Ability to travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Lead coordination of design efforts for logistics solutions.
• Manage capital project creation and vendor quality.
• Monitor installation schedules and enforce corporate standards.

Skills

Engineering Project Management

Technical Leadership

Equipment Design

Automation

MS Excel

AutoCAD

MS Project

Education

B.S. degree in Engineering

Job description

Job ID: 3080198 | Amazon UK Services Ltd.

We are looking to hire an experienced Senior Engineering Project Manager to join the UK team, based in one of our centers in Manchester, Birmingham, or London. Amazon can offer relocation support. The role will be responsible for owning all network-wide projects from concept to handover across the entire network of sites, including new site launches, dilapidations, and other critical projects from an engineering and facilities perspective.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate design efforts between internal teams and outside vendors to develop optimal solutions for Amazon's logistics network, including equipment specifications and FC layout.
• Capital project management including creation of conceptual drawings, equipment specifications and bid documentation to facilitate a competitive bid environment.
• Provide frequent on‑site monitoring and enforcement of installation schedules and vendor quality with MHE vendors/subcontractors.
• Inspect prospective and completed facilities in accordance with corporate standards and procedures, ensuring proper follow‑up on snagging lists and warranty work.
• Provide leadership and coordination between internal departments and MHE vendors for multiple installation sites.
• Develop and manage budget and contract documents including RFPs, change‑order controls, purchase orders, and invoicing.
• Coordinate with local site management to ensure proper operator training, procedural compliance, and maintenance practices are followed for new and existing MHE equipment.
• Create, submit, and track the relevant Capex documentation to ensure that all projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Work closely with the UK Real Estate, IT, Process, Software, and Operations Integration teams to ensure on‑time project delivery.
• Understand the operational process in detail, including the relevant WMS tools used daily.

Basic Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• Strong experience in Engineering Project/Program Management – proven technical leadership with large‑scale, complex projects.
• Recognized experience in equipment design and layout of mechanical handling / conveyance / packaging systems.
• In‑depth knowledge of standard industry practices.
• Proven experience in Automation.
• Excellent working knowledge of MS Excel, AutoCAD, MS Project and related software.
• Travel activity of 50%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to design, specify and layout MHE from manual to automated solutions.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and/or Toyota Manufacturing System.
• Ability to financially justify and deliver complex solutions to capacity restraints.
• Ability to switch from a strategic view to a hands‑on approach.
• Ability to lead multi‑faceted projects involving multiple disciplines.

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