Contract Project Manager
Location: Peterborough
Start Date: 11th May 2026
Duration: Until end of October 2026 (Project Go-Live September + operational support)
Rate: Negotiable
Project Overview
Approach Personnel are recruiting for a Contract Project Manager to oversee the conversion of a live warehouse facilitiy, designed to store large cases and pre-sort upstream of core Fulfilment Centres.
This is a technically driven project involving:
- Storage racking installation
- Mechanical Handling Equipment (MHE) including conveyance, sortation & vision systems
- Waste systems
- PLC-based automation integrated with Amazon warehouse management systems
Project Phases
- Supervision of racking and MHE installation within a live construction environment
- Testing and commissioning of MHE systems to the company standards (safety, functionality, throughput)
- Handover to operations and maintenance teams
The Role
This is a senior-level, autonomous position reporting to a remote EU-based Programme Manager.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading all onsite works from initial access through to Go-Live
- Coordinating racking and MHE suppliers alongside construction teams
- Ensuring compliance with UK CDM regulations and reviewing RAMS
- Supporting commissioning and leading full system testing
- Fault finding, snagging, and resolving technical issues
- Monitoring programme progress, managing critical path, and ensuring timely delivery
- Producing regular project reports and updates
- Coordinating additional support from other sites during peak phases
Requirements
- Engineering or technical degree (or equivalent experience)
- Strong knowledge of UK CDM regulations and CE machine directive compliance
- Proven experience in large-scale MHE or process line installations
- Experience with mechanical systems, controls, and fault finding
- Ability to manage stakeholders across multiple levels
- Previous Amazon project experience (desirable)
- CSCS card (desirable)
Why Apply?
- High-profile project
- End-to-end delivery responsibility
- Technically complex and rewarding role
- Opportunity to work on advanced automation and logistics systems
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