Junior Controls Project Engineer

CompanyVanderlande

LocationLondon, England, United Kingdom

Posted At1/29/2026

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Engineering project managers and project engineers

Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled

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£51,900 (£26.62 per hour)

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Description

Job Title

Junior Controls Project Engineer

Job Description

Reports to Project Manager Engineering

Location London - Heathrow

Contract Type Permanent

Introduction to role

The UK engineering team works as an integrated part of the worldwide Vanderlande Engineering team, consisting of over 1,000 engineers from all automated handling disciplines. An engineer joining the UK team has the opportunity and potential to contribute to a wide and diverse range of projects. We are looking for an engineer with the passion and willingness to develop designs for projects, the ability to follow challenging standards, and the drive to add value to our customers both domestically and internationally.

Role Responsibilities

Junior Controls Engineer supports the design and development of control system solutions based on project and user requirements. This role involves helping to convert functional needs into clear and workable system designs and assisting in preparing technical and design documentation. The engineer supports basic software implementation, testing, commissioning, and validation activities under the guidance of senior engineers. The position includes helping to troubleshoot and resolve issues identified during testing and site activities. All work is carried out in line with project standards, quality guidelines, and safety procedures. The role also involves collaborating with electrical, mechanical, and software teams to support delivery across the full project lifecycle, from design to final handover.

Your responsibilities and activities will include

Understanding of design documentation and interpret functional specifications.

Support commissioning activities and troubleshoot technical issues.

Ensure compliance with project standards, quality processes, and regulatory requirements.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams and provide progress updates.

Execute pre-commissioning (I/O, MRT, cabinet functionality etc.)

Execute commissioning (functionality, capacity, requirements)

Jointly execute LLC integration (area to area, 3PS equipment, SCADA)

Execute volume testing together with project team (flows, capacity, redundancy

Create documentation and a test and validation plan (FAT, SAT) based on MTP, for own work field and tune with other disciplines

Create module and interface tests based on validation strategy

Execute tests in house and/or on site

Create/support integration tests

Role Qualification And Skills

Learn PLC programming using tools like Siemens TIA Portal and Simatic Manager
Understand and support SCADA systems such as WinCC, WinCC OA, and Web Factory
Learn how to develop and test safety systems using platforms like S7-1500F, PILZ PSS3000, and conventional safety circuits

Assist in performing health and safety risk analysis at component and system levels

Gain basic understanding of material handling systems and related equipment

Learn about customer processes in different industry sectors

Support work related to electrical and mechanical (EM) components, control cabinets, and field wiring

Learn testing strategies and methods, including use of tools like Quality Centre, UFT/QTP, Jenkins, and emulation tools

Assist in system testing, troubleshooting, and documentation activities

Develop understanding of business process automation (HLC) concepts

Follow safety standards, quality procedures, and project guidelines

Work under guidance of senior engineers and contribute to team tasks

Experience in design, software implementation, validation, or commissioning

Strong understanding of engineering methodologies and standard tools

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

Yellow Nest is a salary exchange scheme that reduces childcare costs for parents and employers

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.