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Job Title: Electrical Project Engineer
Reports to: Project Manager - Engineering
Location: Heathrow
Contract Type: Permanent
Introduction to the Role
Vanderlande is a global leader in logistics process automation across the airports, parcel, and warehouse sectors. The UK & Ireland Airports Engineering department forms part of our worldwide engineering community of more than 1,000 colleagues across multiple technical disciplines.
As an Electrical Project Engineer, you will contribute to the design and delivery of complex, safety-critical material handling systems used by customers around the world. You will work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment where diverse perspectives are valued and where you are supported to grow your technical and professional capabilities.
We are looking for people who enjoy solving engineering problems, working collaboratively, and developing their skills over time. If you are excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement listed, we still encourage you to apply — we value potential, learning mindset, and diverse perspectives.
Role Responsibilities
You will work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams, customers, and suppliers to develop practical, compliant, and cost-effective electrical solutions. The role includes undertaking electrical calculations, coordinating technical interfaces, producing design documentation, supporting procurement and installation activities, and maintaining accurate engineering records to ensure successful project delivery.
Your responsibilities and activities will include:
- Support and promote a safety-first culture, ensuring health and safety considerations are embedded into designs from the outset.
- Reviewing project requirements and contributing to feasibility assessments in collaboration with the Project Leader Engineering (PLE).
- Defining and planning electrical engineering activities, deliverables, and timelines together with the wider project team.
- Designing complete electrical installations, including power distribution, control cabinets, field wiring, and associated mechanical supports.
- Producing electrical schematics, calculations, and documentation to support manufacturing, installation, and commissioning.
- Ensuring electrical designs comply with applicable safety standards and regulations to ensure safety, quality, and compliance.
- Supporting site teams and subcontractors through clear instructions, technical guidance, and collaborative problem-solving.
- Continuously developing your skills and contributing to improvements in processes and ways of working.
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Role Qualification and Skills
- Have a degree or equivalent qualification in electrical engineering or a related discipline.
- Understand electrical power distribution and control systems.
- Experience in electrical design for industrial or low-voltage installations.
- Knowledge of automated material handling, airport, parcel, or industrial automation systems would be advantageous.
- Familiarity with engineering tools such as EPLAN and/or AutoCAD (training and support can be provided).
- Awareness of industrial communication networks such as PROFINET, PROFIBUS, AS-i, or similar technologies.
- Knowledge of electrical design standards and safety requirements (experience with the Machinery Directive is beneficial but not essential).
- An interest in working within multidisciplinary engineering environments (mechanical, electrical, software, safety).
- A structured approach to problem-solving, with attention to detail and quality.
- The ability to communicate clearly and work effectively with others.
- An openness to learning, feedback, and continuous improvement.
What We Offer
- 28 days of annual leave (excluding public holidays)
- Bupa Medical Cover
- YuLife – Wellbeing membership with fast access to GP appointments, promotion of health and wellbeing along with daily quests to gain Yucoins that can be swapped for shopping vouchers.
- A challenging work environment with lots of opportunities for career progression.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Pension with Aviva.
- Achievers – Employee Recognition Platform and discount on everyday shopping!
Diversity & Inclusion
Vanderlande is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. If you feel there is a barrier that potentially prevents you from applying, we are always happy to discuss or explore any reasonable adjustments that can be made to support your application.
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Are you looking to develop your career and satisfy your ambitions at a company where you can aspire to new heights, enjoy personal growth, and thrive on achievement? At Vanderlande, we seek passionate and ambitious people capable of making a positive impact on our key customer projects while developing a successful and prosperous career in a challenging and rewarding international environment.
We are the global market leader for future-proof logistic process automation at airports – from London Heathrow to Singapore Changi – and in the parcel market for leading players such as UPS and FedEx. Furthermore, we are also a leading supplier of solutions for warehousing giants, including Walmart, which seamlessly integrate innovative systems, intelligent software, and life-cycle services.
If you aspire to a position of responsibility and want to make a difference by facilitating the delivery of what matters most to consumers, passengers, and businesses, the next step on your path to global opportunities is to join Vanderlande.
As part of our network and unique culture of freedom and flexibility, you will be able to express yourself and become connected to our dedicated people, building strong relationships and rising to the challenge of industry-leading projects. You will grow, take ownership, and make every day better as you continue on the road to success with your spirit of adventure – and fulfill your ambitions for personal development through our Academy.
Vanderlande will give you the necessary knowledge, tools, and support so that together we have the confidence and ability to exceed our customers’ expectations in over 100 countries. To achieve our collective goals, you will seize the initiative and have a hands-on role working in a positive environment to deliver tangible, state-of-the-art products and improve the competitiveness of our highly visible customers.
As an integral part of our team, you will have the enthusiasm and be driven to reach our destination before your next journey with Vanderlande begins…
So, if you would like to join a profitable and growing company that will enable you to reach your goals and focus on your future, please get in touch with us.
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