Mechanical Project Engineer

Vanderlande Industries B.V.; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in logistic process automation is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer based in London. This role involves designing mechanical systems to meet safety standards while liaising with clients and ensuring project success. The ideal candidate is methodical and tech-savvy, with strong experience in material handling systems and tools like AutoCAD.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Bupa Medical Cover

Cycle to work scheme

Pension with Aviva

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in automated material handling systems.
• Confident in using AutoCAD, with knowledge of safety standards.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical systems ensuring adherence to safety standards.
• Coordinate designs with customers and manage projects on site.
• Document and create layouts for installation teams.

Skills

Mechanical System Design

AutoCAD

Project Management

Risk Assessment

Education

Degree in Engineering

Tools

Navisworks

Revit

BIM

Job description

Mechanical Project Engineer page is loaded Mechanical Project Engineer Apply locations London time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago time left to apply End Date: July 31, 2025 (22 days left to apply) job requisition id JR32737 Job Title Mechanical Project Engineer Job Description

Reports to: Project Manager (Engineering)

Location: London – Heathrow

Contract: Permanent

Introduction to role

We are looking for an Engineer with the passion and willingness to engineer and develop designs for projects, the ability to follow challenging standards and overall to add value to our customers at home and abroad.
This role will suit someone who is of a specialist, technical and administrative nature. The incumbent should have persistence and enjoy working within a highly structured and predictable climate. Routine tasks, seeing a job through to conclusion and the ability to work in a friendly, logical and systematic manner are important aspects of the role. The job is also calling for clearly defined work parameters, adherence to rules and procedure and a person who is patient and hard working. Ideally the person should be routine–orientated, methodical, thorough, compliant, cautious, sensitive, diplomatic, self–disciplined, amiable and accommodating.

Role Responsibilities

This role will be assigned to the UK Heathrow team. Initially the successful candidate would be assigned to support Heathrow projects in the UK.

There will be significant customer liaison and on–site presence is required, so this is a role that cannot be done remotely, they will however being supported by and supporting the Voice engineering teams. This is in line with RoUK&I strategy. Local resource required to manage Heathrow site.

Your responsibilities and activities will be:

• A Mechanical/Layout/Project Engineer to graduate degree/HND level with a minimum of 2 years automated material handling system experience e.g. Baggage, Parcel, Warehouse, Conveyor
• Ensure that the mechanical system design is engineered following the relevant safety standards and CDM regulations (Perform detailed Risk Assessments etc.)
• Confident in the use of 2D & 3D AutoCAD. Navisworks (Clash Detection), Revit & BIM beneficial too.
• Exposure to building interfaces, services, steelwork, mezzanines,
• Able to create layouts and documents required for site installation teams.
• Strong equipment knowledge to create accurate specifications.
• Able to Risk Assess & mitigate project uncertainty through opportunity.
• Knowledge of Machinery Safety Standards to aid operation and maintenance
• Able to work in a team or independently to take responsibility & ownership of designs
• Coordinate designs with the customer and other Vanderlande disciplines
• Continued process & equipment learning will be provided
• Willing to travel for support site as required. (UK & abroad)
• Confident to present design options with the team, customers & consultants.
• Ensure that a detailed engineered system design can be manufactured within the available budget.
• Understand and Support Mechanical activity split–up and engineering planning
• Protect interest of VI in dealings with customer, suppliers, and sub–contractors
• Coordination of third–party equipment supply and integration
• Responsible for the continuous improvement of yourself and of the processes / policies / procedures as well as learning continuously and developing professional potential and ability

Role Qualification and Skills

• Degree or equivalent level candidate with a relevant qualification in an engineering or relevant discipline

• Good knowledge of design standards and safety requirements, working knowledge of the Machinery directive preferred.
• Willing to work in a multi–discipline environment (Electrical/Mechanical/Software/Safety)
• A structured individual with open approach to design and problem solving
• Flexible in working hours and location

What we offer

• 28 days 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
• Access to Achievers an award–winning recognition platform that inspires to recognise your coworkers Where points are awarded that can be exchanged for a range of goods and discounts.

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.

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Aspire. Grow. Achieve. Together

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.