Deployment Project Manager
Location: Mostly in London, UK (Travel Required but paid for)
Travel: 75-100% onsite during project deployments across operational and new-build facilities
Pay: 50 pounds per hour = 400 per day
Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated Deployment Project Engineer to serve as the primary onsite point of contact during the implementation of engineering solutions across logistics and distribution facilities throughout the UK and Ireland.
This role is responsible for coordinating stakeholders, managing project execution activities, monitoring installation progress, and ensuring successful delivery of material handling and automation projects. The successful candidate will work closely with engineering, operations, maintenance, IT, health & safety, and third-party vendors to ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, and to specification.
Key Responsibilities
Project Planning
* Conduct onsite verification of engineering drawings and layouts.
* Identify potential conflicts or interferences with existing or planned equipment and infrastructure.
* Support change management and approval processes required prior to project execution
* Coordinate and lead daily project meetings with vendors, operations, maintenance, IT, and health & safety teams.
* Manage delivery, inventory, and deployment of project materials and equipment.
* Work closely with IT teams to facilitate network and infrastructure integrations, including cable installation validation and system functionality checks.
* Support commissioning activities, site acceptance testing, and operational readiness reviews.
Required Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent technical qualification.
* Proven experience working with Material Handling Equipment (MHE), including:
* Conveyor systems
* Sortation systems
* Automated packaging lines
* Manufacturing or industrial automation equipment
* Demonstrated experience managing large-scale engineering, automation, or technology deployment projects.
* Experience applying Lean, Continuous Improvement, or Six Sigma methodologies.
* Strong project coordination and stakeholder management skills.
* Fluent English communication skills (written and verbal).
* Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
* Willingness to travel extensively across the UK and Ireland.
Preferred Qualifications
* End-to-end project delivery experience within logistics, warehousing, distribution, manufacturing, or industrial environments.
* PMP, PRINCE2, APM, or equivalent project management certification.
* Experience working in fast-paced, high-growth operational environments.
* Background supporting large-scale automation, fulfillment, logistics, or e-commerce infrastructure projects.
* Strong analytical skills with experience using project metrics, reporting, and financial analysis.
* Proficiency with AutoCAD and technical drawing review.
* Experience supporting commissioning, equipment installation, and site acceptance testing activities
