Gist Limited
Depot Infrastructure Project Manager
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At Gist, we're proud to be part of the M&S Group, the logistics engine behind M&S Food.
From our distribution centres to our transport operations and support functions, we connect people, technology and expertise to ensure the right products reach the right stores at the right time.
As we continue to invest in our people, technology and network, there's never been a more exciting time to join Gist and help shape the future of food logistics.
The Opportunity
Lead projects. Shape infrastructure. Keep the operation moving.
We are looking for an experienced Depot Infrastructure Project Manager to help deliver the technology infrastructure that keeps a major logistics network connected, operational and ready for the future.
This is a hands-on project delivery role where you will take ownership of infrastructure initiatives across the depot network, from new site openings and office fit-outs to technology refreshes and infrastructure upgrades.
You will work at the intersection of technology, project delivery and operations, coordinating internal teams, operational stakeholders, engineers, contractors and technology partners to turn designs into fully operational sites.
In this pivotal role, you will need enough technical knowledge to do more than manage a project plan. You will be expected to challenge designs, interrogate vendor proposals, make informed technical decisions and resolve delivery issues while keeping projects on time, on budget and with minimal disruption to 24/7 logistics operations.
What You'll Be Doing
As the Depot Infrastructure Project Manager, you will manage infrastructure projects through to completion from initial design and site surveys through implementation, testing, and operational handover. You will be responsible for:
- Manage depot infrastructure projects from design through to operational handover, controlling scope, budget, timelines, dependencies and risk.
- Deliver new depot openings, upgrades, fit-outs, relocations and infrastructure refresh programmes.
- Coordinate networking, LAN/WAN, Wi-Fi, structured cabling, telecommunications and communications room infrastructure.
- Lead delivery through internal teams, engineers, vendors and contractors, ensuring quality, cost and performance targets are met.
- Review technical designs, installations and vendor proposals, resolving technical and delivery issues where required.
- Ensure infrastructure meets required standards for security, resilience, performance and availability.
- Support warehouse technology, including handheld terminals, operational printers and end-user technology deployments.
- Ensure technology is correctly integrated with the underlying network and wireless infrastructure.
- Keep operational stakeholders informed and aligned throughout project delivery.
- Collaborate with the wider Project Management team, sharing standards, best practice and lessons learned.
- Ensure all projects comply with IT security, governance and Health & Safety requirements.
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What We're Looking For
We are looking for a Project Manager who is comfortable operating in a technical infrastructure environment and can confidently engage with engineers, vendors and operational teams. You will be able to demonstrate:
- Proven experience delivering IT infrastructure projects within logistics, warehousing, distribution or similar operational environments.
- Experience delivering infrastructure for new sites, fit-outs, relocations and upgrades.
- Strong practical knowledge of LAN/WAN, Wi-Fi, structured cabling, telecommunications and communications room infrastructure.
- Technical ability to review designs, challenge vendor proposals and resolve delivery issues.
- Experience delivering infrastructure in operational environments through engineering or technical project delivery.
- Proven experience managing vendors, contractors and suppliers, alongside multiple workstreams, priorities and dependencies.
- Strong technical and project documentation skills.
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly across UK and Ireland.
Desirable Experience
- Experience within supply chain, logistics or distribution operations.
- Knowledge of warehouse technology environments, including handheld terminals and operational printers.
- Experience with Extreme Networks, Cisco or equivalent networking technologies.
- A recognised project management qualification such as PRINCE2, APM or PMP.
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Role Details
- Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 per annum
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
- Location: This role can be based anywhere in the UK, we are ideally looking for someone to be Midlands based and comfortable with regular travel across the UK and Ireland.
What’s in it for you?
As well as a competitive salary, you'll benefit from:
- 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
- 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)
- Amazing perks and discounts via our App to major restaurants and retailers
- 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
Why Gist?
When you join Gist, you're joining a business that plays a critical role within the M&S Group.
You'll have the opportunity to influence meaningful change, work alongside experienced leaders and contribute to one of the UK's leading food supply chains.
Our culture is built around our values of being Progressive, Accountable, Collaborative and Ethical, creating an environment where people are trusted, supported and encouraged to grow.
Whether you're leading a site operation, delivering transformation or shaping future strategy, your work will make a real difference.
Our commitment to inclusion
At Gist, we believe our differences make us stronger.
We're committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and able to succeed. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know. We'll work with you to ensure you have the support you need.
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