Mechanical Project Engineer

Job Title Mechanical Project Engineer

Job Description

Reports to:

Project Manager Engineer/ Project Lead Engineer

Location:

London
- Heathrow

Contract:

Permanent Introduction to 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 a Mechanical Project Engineer, you’ll contribute to the design and delivery of innovative automation solutions that operate in complex, real‑world environments. You’ll work collaboratively with colleagues across mechanical, electrical, software, and safety disciplines, supporting projects from concept through to implementation.

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 In this role, you will support automation projects by creating mechanical designs and layouts for airport baggage handling systems. You’ll work in a structured engineering environment, while also contributing ideas and improvements as part of a supportive team.

Your responsibilities will include:

Interpreting user and project requirements, assessing feasibility, and applying relevant technical standards

Collaborating with the Project Lead Engineer (PLE) and other disciplines to agree engineering activities, deliverables, and planning across the project life-cycle

Contributing to technical decisions on mechanical components and interfaces in a multidisciplinary setting

Ensuring mechanical designs comply with applicable safety standards and regulations to ensure safety, quality and compliance

Supporting design risk assessment activities and ensuring mechanical designs are developed in accordance with applicable safety legislation, CDM requirements and industry standards throughout the project lifecycle

Supporting engineering planning activities, identifying technical risks and opportunities, and contributing to the successful delivery of project milestones.

Designing solutions that can be manufactured within agreed budgets

Working collaboratively with customers, suppliers and third-party partners while representing Vanderlande's professional and commercial interests throughout project delivery.

Coordinating third‑party equipment specifications and integration

Producing project layout packages using tools such as AutoCAD and Revit Maintaining high‑quality file and data management

Producing clear engineering instructions and documentation

Continuously developing your skills and contributing to improvements in processes and ways of working

Role Qualification and Skills We value engineers who bring curiosity, care and a collaborative mindset, along with technical capability. You’ll be supported by experienced colleagues and clear processes, while being encouraged to share ideas and grow your confidence. You may be a great fit if you:

Have a degree or equivalent qualification in mechanical engineering or a related discipline

Experience of automated material handling, baggage handling or similar industrial automation systems would be advantageous

Ensuring mechanical designs comply with applicable safety standards and regulations, including participation in design risk assessments and CDM activities, while considering manufacturability, project budgets and delivery requirements.

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 annual leave (excluding public holidays)
Bupa Medical Cover Yu Life  – Wellbeing membership with fast access to GP appointments, promotion of health and wellbeing along with daily quests to gain Yucoins that can…