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 promoting a safety-first culture, ensuring heath 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
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 of career progression.
- Cycle to work scheme
- Pension with Aviva
- Achievers – Employee Recognition Platform and discount of everyday shopping!
Diversity & Inclusion
Vanderlande is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regards 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 can be made to support your application.
Skills Required
- Degree or equivalent qualification in electrical engineering or related discipline
- Understanding of electrical power distribution and control systems
- Experience in electrical design for industrial or low-voltage installations
- Knowledge of electrical design standards and safety requirements
- Familiarity with EPLAN and/or AutoCAD
- Awareness of industrial communication networks (PROFINET, PROFIBUS, AS-i)
- Knowledge of automated material handling, airport, parcel or industrial automation systems
- Ability to communicate clearly and work effectively in multidisciplinary teams
- Structured problem-solving approach with attention to detail and quality
Vanderlande Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Vanderlande and has not been reviewed or approved by Vanderlande.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, with day‑one eligibility in many U.S. roles and employer‑paid protections that reduce out‑of‑pocket exposure. Feedback suggests medical, dental, and vision are a clear strength.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting in the U.S. Feedback suggests this forms a solid pillar of the total rewards package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays are characterized as generous relative to peers. Compressed workweek options in some roles further support time away and recovery.
Vanderlande Insights
What We Do
Vanderlande is the global market leader for future-proof logistic process automation at airports. The company is also a leading supplier of process automation solutions for warehouses and in the parcel market. Vanderlande’s baggage handling systems are capable of moving over 4 billion pieces of baggage around the world per year. Its systems are active in more than 600 airports including 12 of the world’s top 20. More than 52 million parcels are sorted by its systems every day, which have been installed for the world’s leading parcel companies. In addition, many of the largest global e-commerce players and retailers have confidence in Vanderlande’s efficient and reliable solutions. The company focuses on the optimisation of its customers’ business processes and competitive positions. Through close cooperation, it strives for the improvement of their operational activities and the expansion of their logistical achievements. Vanderlande’s extensive portfolio of integrated solutions – innovative systems, intelligent software and life-cycle services – results in the realisation of fast, reliable and efficient automation technology. Established in 1949, Vanderlande has more than 7,500 employees, all committed to moving its customers’ businesses forward at diverse locations on every continent. With a consistently increasing turnover of 1.8 billion euros, it has established a global reputation over the past seven decades as a highly reliable partner for future-proof logistic process automation. Vanderlande was acquired in 2017 by Toyota Industries Corporation, which will help it to continue its sustainable profitable growth. The two companies have a strong strategic match, and the synergies include cross-selling, product innovations, and research and development.
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