Site-Based Engineering Project Leader – Automation & CI

Gousto; Warrington; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Gousto Warrington fulfilment centre is seeking an Engineering Project Manager to lead engineering projects from idea to installation. This site-based role combines technical engineering with end-to-end delivery, coordinating engineers, contractors and suppliers while maintaining safety and quality standards.

You’ll drive feasibility studies, develop practical designs, manage budgets and timelines, and work with site leadership to translate challenges into practical, value-adding solutions.

Qualifications

• Background in electrical, mechanical, chemical, process or industrial engineering.
• Experience delivering capital projects in a live manufacturing or operational environment.
• Experience managing several projects of different sizes, including detailed improvement work and larger investments.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering projects from initial idea and feasibility through installation, testing and completion.
• Develop practical design solutions for engineering challenges across the site.
• Coordinate engineers, contractors, suppliers and internal teams to deliver projects safely.
• Review mechanical, electrical and automation designs and challenge proposals where needed.
• Manage project plans, budgets, risks and progress through the delivery lifecycle.
• Work with suppliers to explore capital investment proposals and automation opportunities.
• Ensure projects meet health and safety, engineering and food-safety standards.
• Establish and improve engineering standards that support efficient project delivery.
• Lead performance trials and use findings to improve equipment and processes.
• Communicate progress, risks and decisions clearly to site leaders and stakeholders.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Mechanical engineering

Process engineering

Project management

Capital investment

Safety standards

Job description

Gousto Warrington fulfilment centre is seeking an Engineering Project Manager to lead engineering projects from idea to installation. This site-based role combines technical engineering with end-to-end delivery, coordinating engineers, contractors and suppliers while maintaining safety and quality standards.

You’ll drive feasibility studies, develop practical designs, manage budgets and timelines, and work with site leadership to translate challenges into practical, value-adding solutions.