Project Leader Engineering

Project Leader Engineering page is loaded Project Leader Engineeringlocations: Londontime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: October 30, 2025 (30+ days left to apply)job requisition id: JR32536 Job TitleProject Leader Engineering Job Description Reports to: Senior Project Manager Engineering Location: London - Heathrow Contract Type: Permanent Introduction to role The UK Engineering team works as an integrated partner of the Worldwide Vanderlande Engineering team, consisting of over 1000 engineers from all automated handling disciplines. In the challenging and fast-paced position of Project Leader Engineering, you will have the opportunity to make a significant contribution to the growth and continued success of Vanderlande. Role Responsibilities An Engineer joining the UK team has the opportunities and potential to join a wide and diverse range of projects, we are looking for a dedicated Engineer with the passion and willingness to develop solutions using the latest automated tools and products, the ability to follow challenging standards and overall to add value to our customers at home and abroad.Your responsibilities and activities will be: Managing the Planning of engineering projects by being a stakeholder manager and creating and owning the engineering project plan Technical leading of internal and external teams to successful project execution Controlling the budget of engineering projects proactively by identifying risk and opportunities and evaluating engineering scope and modifications, including an ongoing reporting Managing the Technical Solution, including being responsible for the delivery of (sub-)systems with the right quality by acting as a technical business partner to customers and other external parties Execution of health and safety analysis and ensuring implementation thereof in the design Continuously improving upon own and others project management processes, including community development and best practices to support better individual and collective engineering project delivery Role Qualification and Skills A strong team player and effective communicator A lateral thinker with a wide depth of field (able to see the big picture) Relevant Degree in mechanical, electrical or controls engineering Appropriate years of experience managing complex engineering projects of demanding customers in a dynamic and system-critical environment including the technical lead of multidiscipline teams Qualified Project Management knowledge combined with proficient expertise within engineering projects, ideally within material handling systems (Electrical/Mechanical/LLC/HLC/Safety) Strong verbal and written communication skills combined with proficient usage of MS Office 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. 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 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.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.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.