Field Project Manager
Location: UK & Ireland
Contract Length: approx. 9 Months
Start date: January 2027
Working Pattern: Full-Time
Day rate: £400 + travel expenses Inside IR35 PAYE
As a Field Project Manager, you will be responsible for leading critical deployment projects from planning through to handover. Working closely with engineering, operations, contractors, and project teams, you will ensure that all aspects of project execution are delivered to the highest standards.
This role offers the opportunity to work on large-scale projects involving automation, material handling equipment, engineering infrastructure, and operational improvements within a dynamic and growing environment.
Frequent travel and extended periods onsite will be required, making this an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working directly within operational environments and seeing projects through to completion.
Responsibilities
- Lead the onsite execution of engineering and infrastructure projects across multiple locations.
- Manage project schedules, milestones, deliverables, and resource planning.
- Coordinate internal stakeholders, contractors, suppliers, and third-party vendors.
- Conduct site assessments and readiness reviews prior to project deployment.
- Monitor project performance, identify risks, and implement mitigation plans.
- Ensure all work is completed in accordance with health, safety, and quality standards.
- Oversee equipment installation, commissioning, testing, and operational handover activities.
- Facilitate effective communication between project teams and operational stakeholders.
- Manage project documentation, reporting, and governance requirements.
- Track budgets, project costs, and change control processes.
- Support project closeout activities, including lessons learned and final project documentation.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives and identify opportunities to enhance project delivery processes.
Requirements
- Engineering degree or equivalent technical qualification
- Proven experience with Material Handling Equipment (conveyor systems, sortation systems, high-speed packaging lines, manufacturing lines)
- Demonstrated project management capability on large-scale, complex technology projects
- Six Sigma / Lean methodology certification or practical experience
- Fluency in English
- Willingness to travel to sites across UK and Ireland
- Proficient in Microsoft office tools
Preferred qualifications (nice to have)
- End-to-end project management experience in warehouse/logistics environments
- PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification
- High-velocity, technology-driven environment experience
- Large-scale e-commerce/logistics project experience
- Data-driven analysis and financial modelling capabilities
- Proficient in AutoCAD
Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
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Field Project Manager in City of London employer: Proactive Global
Join a dynamic team where your hard work and dedication as a Goods In Operative will be truly valued. Our company fosters a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth, offering training and development opportunities to help you advance in your career. Located in a vibrant area, we provide a rewarding environment with competitive benefits, ensuring that every team member feels appreciated and motivated to contribute to our success.
