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Contract Project Manager - Peterborough

Job Posted: 4 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Contract Temporary
Location: Peterborough, Cambridgeshire

Expire in: 24 days

Job Description

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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