Project Leader Engineering

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

Your responsibilities and activities will be:Managing the Planning of engineering projects by being a stakeholder manager and creating and owning the engineering project planTechnical leading of internal and external teams to successful project executionControlling the budget of engineering projects proactively by identifying risk and opportunities and evaluating engineering scope and modifications, including an ongoing reportingManaging 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 partiesExecution of health and safety analysis and ensuring implementation thereof in the designContinuously improving upon own and others project management processes, including community development and best practices to support better individual and collective engineering project deliveryRole Qualification and Skills

A strong team player and effective communicatorA lateral thinker with a wide depth of field (able to see the big picture)Relevant Degree in mechanical, electrical or controls engineeringAppropriate years of experience managing complex engineering projects of demanding customers in a dynamic and system-critical environment including the technical lead of multidiscipline teamsQualified 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 OfficeWhat we offer

28 days annual leave (excluding public holidays)Bupa Medical CoverYuLife – 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 vouchersA challenging work environment with lots of opportunities of career progressionCycle to work schemePension with AvivaAccess 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 discountsDiversity and 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 ..... full job details .....