Senior Engineering Project Manager, UK field Engineering Team

TN United Kingdom; Dunstable; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Senior Engineering Project Manager to oversee complex projects within their expanding logistics network. This role requires a strategic thinker with a strong engineering background and proven leadership skills. You will coordinate with various teams, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with industry standards. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and are passionate about engineering excellence, this position offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic setting. Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• B.S. Degree in Engineering or related discipline required.
• Experience in equipment design and layout of mechanical handling systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead design efforts for optimal solutions in Amazon's logistical network.
• Manage capital projects, including budgets and contracts.
• Ensure compliance with corporate standards and quality.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Communication

Lean Manufacturing

AutoCAD

MS Project

Negotiation

Problem Solving

Education

B.S. Degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Excel

AutoCAD

MS Project

Job description

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Senior Engineering Project Manager, UK Field Engineering Team, Dunstable

Client: Amazon UK Services Ltd.

Location: Dunstable, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 9e4153adb465

Job Views: 5

Posted: 05.05.2025

Expiry Date: 19.06.2025

Job Description:

Amazon, founded in 1995, strives to be the world's most customer-centric company, offering a vast range of products online. Amazon Logistics is experiencing unprecedented growth and seeks an experienced, innovative, and customer-obsessed Project Manager. This role involves managing network-wide projects from conception to handover across various sites, including new site launches, dilapidations, and critical engineering and facilities projects. The candidate must have full UK legal and statutory compliance knowledge to ensure all project details exceed standards, and processes are developed and aligned accordingly.

Responsibilities:

1. Lead and coordinate design efforts between internal teams and vendors to develop optimal solutions for Amazon's logistical network, including equipment specifications and Fulfillment Centre layouts.
2. Manage capital projects, including creating conceptual drawings, equipment specifications, and bid documentation for competitive bidding.
3. Monitor installation schedules on-site and enforce quality standards with MHE vendors/subcontractors.
4. Inspect facilities to ensure compliance with corporate standards, managing snagging lists and warranty work.
5. Coordinate between internal departments and MHE vendors for multiple installation sites.
6. Develop and manage budgets and contracts, including RFPs, change controls, purchase orders, and invoicing.
7. Ensure proper operator training, procedural compliance, and maintenance practices for new and existing MHE equipment.
8. Create, submit, and track Capex documentation to ensure timely and within-budget project delivery.
9. Collaborate closely with Real Estate, IT, Process, Software, and Operations teams to ensure project timelines are met.
10. Understand operational processes and WMS tools used daily.

Basic Qualifications:

• B.S. Degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in equipment design and layout of mechanical handling, conveyance, or packaging systems.
• Proven leadership in large-scale, complex projects.
• Knowledge of industry practices, including Lean Manufacturing.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, AutoCAD, MS Project, and related software.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Willingness to travel throughout the UK depending on project location.
• Design and specify MHE solutions, from manual to automated.
• Effective communication, negotiation, and influencing skills with internal and external partners.
• Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Leadership and technical guidance experience, including Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Toyota Manufacturing System.
• Capability to justify and deliver complex capacity solutions.
• Flexibility to switch between strategic planning and hands-on approaches.
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary projects in a dynamic setting.