MHE Project Manager

Technical Project Manager – Material Handling & Automation
Type: Contract
Duration: 3–6 Months
Start Date: December 2026 / January 2027
Location: Multiple sites across the UK & Ireland
Travel: 75%–100% during active project deployments

Overview

A leading logistics and e-commerce organisation is seeking experienced Technical Project Managers to support a major 2027 engineering and automation programme across the UK and Ireland. The role will support the deployment of Material Handling Equipment, automation systems, site retrofits and engineering upgrades across both live operational facilities and new site launches. You will act as the primary onsite project contact, coordinating engineering teams, vendors, operations, maintenance, health & safety and IT to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and to the required technical standards.

Key Responsibilities
– Manage onsite delivery of MHE and automation projects.
– Review drawings, layouts and equipment plans and identify installation constraints.
– Coordinate vendors, engineering, operations, maintenance, safety and IT teams.
– Lead daily project calls and provide progress updates.
– Monitor installation progress, quality, programme and technical risks.
– Support conveyor, sortation and automated material handling system deployments.
– Coordinate project materials, deliveries and onsite logistics.
– Support testing, commissioning and site acceptance activities.
– Track snags and ensure issues are closed prior to handover.
– Manage project documentation and support final project close-out.

Essential Requirements
– Engineering degree or equivalent technical qualification.
– Proven experience with Material Handling Equipment, including conveyor, sortation, automated handling, packaging or manufacturing systems.
– Strong project management experience on large, technically complex engineering projects.
– Experience managing vendors and cross-functional stakeholders.
– Lean / Six Sigma certification or practical continuous improvement experience.
– Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.
– Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
– Willingness to travel extensively across the UK and Ireland.

Preferred Experience
– Warehouse, logistics, manufacturing or automation project delivery.
– End-to-end MHE or automation deployment experience.
– PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent certification.
– Experience working within live operational environments.
– AutoCAD experience.
– Commissioning and site acceptance testing experience.
– Previous experience within large-scale e-commerce or logistics environments.
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Complex Automation Projects
– Some positions will require additional controls or software experience, including:
– PLC and industrial control systems.
– Controls engineering and commissioning.
– Warehouse automation systems.
– Software and systems integration.
– Industrial networks and communication protocols.
– Technical fault finding and troubleshooting.

Working Environment

This is a highly site-focused position requiring extensive travel across the UK and Ireland. Candidates must be comfortable working onsite for extended periods during installation, testing and commissioning phases.

Projects may be allocated outside a candidate’s home region depending on programme requirements and technical skillset.