Senior Engineering Project Manager

Amazon; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A global e-commerce leader is seeking an experienced Senior Engineering Project Manager to join their UK team, responsible for leading large-scale engineering projects across the logistical network. The ideal candidate will have a B.S. in Engineering and extensive experience in Project Management, particularly in automation and equipment design. The role involves significant coordination with multiple teams and managing complex projects from concept to completion, offering competitive relocation support and a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Relocation support

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Engineering Project/Program Management with proven technical leadership.
• Recognized experience in equipment design and layout of mechanical handling/conveyance systems.
• In‑depth knowledge of standard industry practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead design efforts for optimal solutions in Amazon's logistical network.
• Manage and monitor installation schedules and vendor quality.
• Coordinate budget and contract documents, including RFPs and invoices.

Skills

Engineering Project Management

Automation

MS Excel

AutoCAD

MS Project

Education

B.S. Degree in Engineering or related discipline

Tools

MS Excel

AutoCAD

MS Project

Job description

Description

We are looking to hire an experienced Senior Engineering Project Manager to join the UK team to be based in one of our centers in the Manchester, Birmingham or London areas.

We can offer relocation support.

Amazon opened its virtual doors in 1995 and strives to be the world’s most customer‑centric company, where customers can find and discover anything they might want to buy online.

Amazon Logistics is experiencing unprecedented growth and is looking to hire an experienced, innovative, hands‑on, and customer‑obsessed Project Manager that will be responsible and own all the network wide projects from concept to handover across the whole network of sites. Due to the continued expansion strategy this will include new site launches, dilapidations and projects deemed critical to the business from an engineering and facilities perspective. Full UK legal and statutory compliance knowledge to ensure all projects detail exceed the standards and align, develop the existing process and concept.

Key job responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate design efforts between internal teams and outside vendors to develop optimal solutions for Amazon Logistical network, including equipment specifications and Fulfillment Centre (FC) layouts.
• Capital project management to include - 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, maintenance practices are followed for new and existing MHE equipment.
• Creating, submitting and tracking the relevant Capex documentation to ensure that all projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Work very closely with the UK Real Estate, IT and Process teams together with the software and Operations Integration teams to ensure on time project delivery.
• Understand the Operational process in detail, including the all the relevant WMS tools used on a daily basis.

Basic Qualifications

• B.S. Degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• Strong experience in Engineering Project/Program Management – proven technical leadership experience in development and implementation of large scale, complex projects.
• Recognized experience on equipment design and layout of mechanical handling/conveyance/packaging systems.
• In‑depth knowledge of standard industry practices.
• Proven experience in Automation.
• Excellent working knowledge using MS Excel, AutoCAD, MS Project, and related software.
• This role includes a travelling 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 be able to switch from a ‘strategic view’ to a ‘hands‑on’ approach.
• Ability to lead, multi‑faceted projects involving multiple disciplines.

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