Engineering Project Manager Automation

Engineering Project Manager - Automation

Permanent / Full Time

Nottingham - (National Travel Required)

Recruitment Partner: Vyoma Gandhi

What youll be doing

Were seeking an experienced and driven Engineering Project Leader with a strong background in automation systems to join our growing team. Based in Nottingham this role will lead engineering and automation projects across the UK ensuring they are delivered safely on time and within budget.

Reporting to the Senior Engineering Manager youll coordinate complex high-value automation projectsoften involving Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS)and work closely with a wide range of stakeholders from internal teams and suppliers to clients and contractors.

Key responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project delivery from design through to installation commissioning and handover.

• Manage multiple automation projects simultaneously ensuring compliance with scope budget and timescales.

• Deliver projects safely and efficiently within live operational environments minimising disruption to client operations.

• Work closely with clients subcontractors and internal departments to ensure smooth project execution.

• Develop project plans risk assessments and budgets in line with company procedures.

• Ensure all work complies with relevant CDM regulations health & safety standards and company policies.

• Coordinate on-site activities and oversee installation teams ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards.

• Prepare project documentation progress reports and financial updates.

What youll need to have (our must-haves)

• Proven experience in project leadership within an automation or engineering environment.

• Experience delivering complex engineering projects in live operational environments.

• Strong understanding of automated materials handling systems; ASRS experience highly advantageous.

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to manage tight deadlines and complex budgets.

• Working knowledge of CDM regulations and possession of SSSTS (Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme) desirable.

• PRINCE2 or other formal project management qualification advantageous.

• LOLER awareness

• An appreciation for automation utilities

• Willingness to travel nationally including overnight stays.

• Full UK driving licence.

It would be great if you also have

Stakeholder Management Skills

Rewards designed for you

• Boots Retirement Savings Plan

• Discretionary annual bonus

• Generous employee discounts

• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child

• Flexible benefits scheme including option to buy additional holiday discounted gym membership life assurance activity passes and much more.

• Access to free 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health our Employee Assistance Programme.

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A bit about us

At Boots were proud to be an equal opportunity employer creating a place where everyone feels welcome supported and free to be themselves. We believe that when our people feel valued and included they thrive so were committed to creating a brilliant Boots for our people so they can make a difference for our customers and colleagues every time.

Whats next

If you apply our team will be in touch to let you know the outcome of your application or to arrange next steps. Where a role is advertised as full-time we are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best.

This role requires the successful candidate to complete a Pre-employment check after receiving an offer.

Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.

We hope to hear from you soon.

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