Controls Project Engineer

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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

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.