Engineering Project Manager

3 weeks ago

Eastern England, United Kingdom Gist Limited Full time

Working in partnership with M&S, at Gist we deliver industry-leading logistics and supply chain transformation.



We value, celebrate, and believe in the power of individuality and strive to create a work environment where everyone can be themselves. We want you to join us, bring your authentic self to work and unlock your full potential.



The Engineering Project Manager will manage & deliver engineering projects (Up to £50m) to transition the logistics network in alignment with strategic directives. Reporting to the Lead Engineering Project Manager, you will support with innovation, development and installation of new and improved solutions.



What’s in it for you?



Gist is an inclusive, dynamic, exciting, and evolving business built on our core values. Here are some of the benefits we offer that make working for Gist just that little bit more special…



  • 20% M&S discount on most things from furniture, fashion and food
  • 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (rising with length of service)
  • Discounted rates on healthcare cash plan
  • Car Allowance
  • Private Medical Healthcare
  • Attractive annual bonus scheme, based on M&S performance and personal objectives
  • Auto Enrolment Pension or competitive Defined Contribution Pension Scheme and life assurance (up to 4 times salary)
  • Access to a wide range of wellbeing support – including our Employee Assistance Programme
  • A first-class welcome with a tailored induction and a wide range of training schemes to help with your learning and development
  • Cycle to work scheme



Role details:



Salary: Competitive

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Working pattern: Monday to Friday

Location: UK Based with Travel



What you’ll do:



Your key accountabilities will include:


  • Partner with the Lead Project Engineering Manager and internal stakeholders (Legal / Procurement / Property) to support identification of suppliers, professional team and other support resources and finally generation of the contracts and orders as required.
  • Ensure that proposed technology and building specifications adhere to engineering policies, engineering standards and the defined Net Carbon Zero strategy.
  • Ensure that solutions are designed in conjunction with operations / Health & Safety teams to ensure all operational interfaces (eg. Workstations) are designed to industry best practice standards.
  • Support the Lead Engineering Manager with all project processes up to and through feasibility, concept, RFI and tender phases, and manage delivery of projects on time, to cost, to meet statutory and engineering standards
  • Manage the site project delivery team comprising of suppliers, building contractors and construction consultants to ensure delivery of the projects on time, on budget and to the agreed scope


Who you are:



  • A recognised engineering qualification (degree level or equivalent)
  • Significant and relevant experience within FMCG / retail / manufacturing
  • Previous experience of cradle to grave project management of construction / mechanical installation projects in a retail / manufacturing environment.
  • Previous experience of delivering testing & commissioning programmes to ensure that solutions meet the specification requirements (Mechanical & Solution Throughput)
  • Professional with project management skills who can improve business performance through a structured approach to the management of project delivery
  • Excellent knowledge of MHE Systems, solutions, and suppliers as well as knowledge of Facilities and Maintenance Management would be an advantage
  • Highly motivated by the challenge of continuous improvement and value engineering required for project delivery
  • Self-motivated individual who champions breakthrough ideas and initiatives - confronts & works to resolve tough issues.
  • Works in a calm, controlled manner in a fast moving environment to provide guidance to supply chain management.
  • Real team player who displays competencies required to challenge and motivate multi-disciplinary teams to deliver a common goal
  • Good organisational, proven budgetary control & time management skills
  • Effective and clear communication (written & verbal) to influence peer group/senior management.
  • Demonstrate analysis and problem solving capabilities
  • Good presentation, communication and strong decision making skills



Why Gist?



At Gist we are united by our core values; with safety and people at the heart of everything do, we are progressive, accountable, collaborative, and ethical.



Our objective is to establish a performance-focused environment that is fair and inclusive, where everyone can develop, and connect meaningfully to their manager, the Gist vision, and M&S. We are fiercely protective of everyone’s health, safety, and wellbeing, and align firmly to M&S’s sustainability commitments in Plan A.



Gist will play an integral part in the M&S journey as it pushes boundaries to lead the retail industry into a greener, speedier, more inspiring era. As part of the M&S group, there’s never been a better time to be part of our team. Join us and make an immediate impact.



Gist aims to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers, and suppliers. If you consider yourself to require reasonable adjustments to any part of our recruitment process, we invite you to share those requirements with us when completing your application. We will make every effort to ensure your needs are met to provide a fair and transparent process of assessment. If it’s meaningful to you, it’s important to us

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