Contract Project Manager - Peterborough

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