Controls Project Engineer
Reports to: Project Manager (Engineering). Location: London – Heathrow. Contract: Permanent.
Vanderlande is a global leader in logistics process automation across airports, parcel, and warehouse sectors. As a Controls Project Engineer, you will shape, develop, and commission control system solutions for material handling projects used worldwide. You will work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, supported to grow your technical and professional capabilities.
Role Responsibilities
- Support and promote a safety‑first culture, ensuring health and safety considerations are embedded into designs from the outset.
- Contribute to risk assessments and safety‑related engineering activities to ensure compliance with applicable standards and project requirements.
- Interpret system requirements, specifications and design documentation to support the development of compliant control system solutions.
- Develop, configure and integrate control software in line with Vanderlande standards and project needs.
- Support commissioning activities including pre‑commissioning, functional testing, troubleshooting, performance verification and system optimisation to meet operational and customer requirements.
- Integrate low‑level controls with SCADA systems, third‑party equipment and adjacent system areas to ensure reliable end‑to‑end operation.
- Assist in the preparation and execution of validation strategies, test plans and FAT/SAT activities, including module, interface and integration testing, and contribute to documentation and quality assurance.
- Identify technical risks early and work proactively with the project team to resolve them.
- Ensure control software designs comply with applicable safety standards and regulations for safety, quality and compliance.
- Continuously develop your skills and contribute to improvements in processes and ways of working.
Role Qualifications and Skills
- Have a degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Automation, or a related discipline.
- Experience in control systems, PLC programming or industrial automation.
- Familiarity with control platforms such as Siemens S7, Allen‑Bradley or similar.
- Exposure to SCADA systems, testing strategies or commissioning activities.
- Knowledge of design standards and safety requirements (experience with the Machinery Directive is beneficial but not essential).
- 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 annual leave (excluding public holidays)
- Bupa Medical Cover
- YuLife Wellbeing membership with GP access and health promotion
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Salary exchange scheme to reduce childcare costs
- Pension with Aviva
- Access to the Achievers recognition platform
Diversity & Inclusion
Vanderlande is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regards to race, religion, colour, 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 happy to discuss adjustments to support your application.
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