Project Execution - Construction Design Graduate

Job Title

Project Execution - Construction Design Graduate

Job Description

Reports to: Project Delivery Lead

Location: London - Heathrow

Vanderlande is a market-leading global partner for future proof logistic process automation in the Airports and Distribution sectors. Our extensive portfolio of integrated solutions – innovative systems, intelligent software and life-cycle services – results in the realisation of fast, reliable and efficient automation technology. We focus on the optimisation of our customers’ business processes and competitiveness. Through close cooperation, we strive to improve our customers’ operations and the expansion of their logistical capabilities. Owned by Toyota, we are a Dutch multi-national, headquartered in Veghel, the Netherlands and with offices globally.

Addressing a growing market demand and increasing project complexity, our Project Execution department is expanding its Construction Design Management capability to support project delivery, from inception to handover.

Our projects deliver automated logistic process automation systems, integrated within new or existing facilities, where we manage the construction design and delivery. Whether integrated as a specialist sub-contractor with wider construction teams, or employed directly as a the project main-contractor, teams are required to manage key areas of mechanical engineering and construction design, or the full scope of project design.

We are currently recruiting Design and Construction oriented graduates recently graduated or expecting to graduate in 2026 to work within our Project Execution team based at our offices near to London Heathrow Airport. Our Graduates will gain exposure to the entire lifecycle of project delivery with the opportunity to join a wide range of projects across the Airports sector.

We’re looking for individuals who are flexible, driven and not afraid to continue their learning experience; whilst keen to bring value to our customers and our business. In return, this programme will fast track you in your Construction Design and Project Management career, with a drive towards chartered status with one of the professional institutions. Opportunities exist across a vast (and growing) project portfolio, where you’ll get involved in all aspects of project delivery; from supporting in the sales phase to construction design management and onto installation, commissioning, integration and transition to the customer’s operations and maintenance teams. This will entail working closely as a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, project managers, planners and construction specialists to deliver excellence for our customers.

Throughout the graduate programme you will be supported by a dedicated mentor to build your professional development plan and pathway to professional accreditation, as well as on-going support with the hands-on technical elements and help to develop your network. There will also be your cohort of graduates to call on to share experiences and develop together.

Role Responsibilities

You will gain exposure to a wide range of projects that could include:

• Support the project management, sales and commercial teams, across all design management contributions;
• Support design consultants competence assessment, scope development and appointment;
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, contractors, and internal teams to coordinate design requirements;
• Maintain project documentation, track design development, meeting minutes, and other relevant design records;
• Support reviews of existing project information packs and support clients and project teams in the identification of information and scope gaps.
• Assist in chairing design meetings, take minutes, and report on design progress;
• Identify and escalate design risks; assisting with value-engineering reviews;
• Attend site surveys, investigations and support design and works planning;
• Support design deliverables production, design coordination, design comments exchange, and workflow status reviews;
• Support production of design management deliverables (design review trackers, risk registers, design responsibility matrix, building control trackers, etc.);
• Help manage design processes, ensuring drawings and specifications are ready and accessible to relevant teams;
• Support construction teams, asset management and information management teams;
• Support Planning Application processes;
• Attend and contribute to Build Control Authority liaison meetings, and support designers in this collaborative process;
• Attend and contribute to Technical Surgery consultation meetings, and support designers and contractors in this collaborative process;
• Attend and contribute to Client and end-user meetings, and support designers and contractors in this collaborative process;
• Support Health & Safety, Compliance with project requirements and Building Regulations and Standards.

Role Qualification and Skills

• Degree with classification of 2:1 or higher in Architecture, Architectural Technology, Design Management, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering or equivalent;
• Strong understanding of technical drawings and construction principles;
• A logical thinker, curious & diligent;
• Enjoys working as part of a team at the project level, UK-wide and globally;
• Is self-aware, recognises the value of life-long learning;
• Shows openness and honesty;
• Familiarity with CAD/BIM tools is an advantage.

Please note that UK and Ireland travel will be necessary along with a valid UK driving license. Some occasional overseas travel will be required

What we offer

• Performance related pay

• Opportunity to develop and progress within Vanderlande
• 288 Hours Holiday
• Aviva Medical Cover & Pension
• 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
• Achievers – A social recognition platform that also offers a free reward each month and discounts on everyday shopping and activities
• A challenging work environment with lots of opportunities for career progression

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.