Engineering Project Manager - Automation
Summary
Nottingham, Nottingham Support Office
Permanent
42 Hours
Engineering Project Manager - Automation
Permanent / Full Time
Nottingham - (National Travel Required)
Recruitment Partner: Vyoma Gandhi
What you'll be doing
We're 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, you'll coordinate complex, high-value automation projects—often 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 you'll 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, we're 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 we're committed to creating a brilliant Boots for our people so they can make a difference for our customers and colleagues every time.
What's 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.
Be brilliant with Boots.
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Summary
Nottingham, Nottingham Support Office
Permanent
42 Hours
Application process
1. Apply online and we will review your application against the job requirements.
2. Depending the role, you'll either be invited to complete a short online assessment, or you'll receive a phone call from a member of our team to find out more about you.
3. If you're successful you'll be invited to attend an interview.
4. Following your interview, you will be contacted to discuss the outcome and to provide any feedback. If successful, you'll receive an email with your job offer!
5. For some roles we may require some pre-employment checks to be carried out.
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