Automation Project Engineering Manager

The Role:

• We are looking for a highly capable Project Engineering Manager to lead the delivery of design and build of our new Coldstore Warehouse facility located near Bristol.
• This role will oversee the project from concept to completion, develop robust Planned Preventative
• Maintenance (PPM) systems and ensure the engineering aspects within our Warehouse are safe, reliable and aligned to business objectives.
• You will have experience of bringing to life warehouse automation, be self motivated and able to work autonomously.
• A team player who can collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• You’ll have an eye for detail and be able to bring ideas to life within budget and timescale constraints.
• This role is based at our Bristol site site and will require regular visits our Trowbridge head office as well as occasional travel across the UK and to Europe.
• A company car is provided so a full UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering projects from initial scoping and design through to installation, commissioning, and handover.
• Develop engineering solutions that enhance safety, reliability, efficiency and capacity.
• Manage contractors, suppliers, and specialist partners to ensure safe and effective project delivery.
• Produce technical drawings, specifications and project documentation where required. Engineering Team Leadership:
• Build, manage, and develop a multi-disciplinary engineering team.
• Establish clear standards, KPIs, and operating procedures.
• Lead daily engineering meetings to support workload planning and issue resolution.
• Implement a structured, data-driven PPM strategy aligned to asset criticality.
• Ensure legal compliance for all equipment and statutory engineering requirements.
• Monitor asset performance and drive reliability improvements.
• Champion a proactive continuous improvement culture.
• Manage engineering budgets, spares, and cost control.
• Ensure all engineering activity meets the highest health & safety and food safety standards.

About You

• – Experience setting up and managing PPM programmes
• – Leadership experience within logistics and distribution
• – Strong understanding of engineering best practice and regulatory compliance
• – Competent in project planning, budgeting, and contractor management
• – Strong communication and influencing skills
• – Collaborative and hands-on leadership style
• – Able to find practical solutions to problems
• – Proactive and calm under pressure
• – Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering
• – UK driving licence

Desirable

• – Recognised apprenticeship or trade background
• – Project management qualification (Prince2/APM)

Company Benefits

• – Competitive salary – accredited Living Wage employer
• – Company car
• – 33 days holiday per year, including bank holidays
• – Option to purchase up to 5 additional days annual leave per year
• – Generous discretionary annual bonus scheme
• – Pension scheme – employer matched contributions up to 4%
• – Life assurance scheme worth at least 1x annual salary
• – Free parking
• – Free turkey or voucher at Christmas
• – Access to employee benefits including Perkbox with salary sacrifice options and retail discounts

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