2 Baggage Handling jobs in the United Kingdom
Project Manager - Automated Baggage Handling Systems
Posted 6 days ago
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Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and deliver complex automated baggage handling system (BHS) capital projects at London Heathrow Airport (LHR). The successful candidate will be responsible for full project lifecycle management – from planning and design coordination to execution, commissioning, and handover – ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and in full compliance with NEC3 Option A contractual obligations.
This is a hands-on site-based role requiring approximately 80% presence at Heathrow and 20% remote work.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
· Lead the delivery of automated baggage handling system capital projects valued between £5–10 million.
· Manage the full project lifecycle under NEC3 Option A contracts.
· Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, including design, engineering, procurement, installation, and commissioning.
· Serve as the main interface between Wise Technical Ltd, airport and client stakeholders, suppliers, and subcontractors.
· Monitor project progress, cost control, risk management, and quality assurance.
· Manage contract administration, early warnings, and compensation events in accordance with NEC3 requirements.
· Ensure compliance with all airport safety, security, and operational protocols.
· Prepare and present regular progress reports to senior management and clients.
· Drive a culture of collaboration, safety, and continuous improvement on site.
Essential Skills and Qualifications
· Proven experience managing automated baggage handling system or other complex airport infrastructure projects.
· Strong working knowledge of NEC3 Option A contract management.
· Demonstrated success delivering capital projects between £5–20 million.
· Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
· Ability to manage multiple workstreams and contractors within an operational airport environment.
· Strong commercial awareness and ability to manage budgets and risks effectively.
· Relevant engineering or project management qualification (e.g., degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering; PMP/APM certification advantageous).
Controls Engineer - Airport Baggage Handling Systems
Posted 21 days ago
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To support the design, development, implementation, and commissioning of control systems for automated airport baggage handling systems. The Controls Engineer will ensure system functionality, compliance, and performance through the application of robust engineering, test, and configuration management practices.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities:
· Control System Design & Development:
o Develop and implement PLC-based control systems using Siemens TIA Portal, ideally including STL or another statement-based language.
o Design and configure control architectures, including PLC, SCADA, SAC, and safety systems to meet functional and regulatory requirements.
o Interpret and implement system requirements into technical control solutions.
· Commissioning & Testing:
o Conduct software and hardware commissioning of control systems for automated baggage handling systems.
o Manage and execute detailed test plans, procedures, and documentation, ensuring traceability to requirements and standards.
o Interface with automated baggage system equipment, OEM suppliers, and airport stakeholders during integration and commissioning phases.
· System Engineering & Quality:
o Apply systems engineering principles, contributing to the full lifecycle including requirements capture, design, development, integration, and validation.
o Manage configuration control of control systems, software versions, and associated documentation in line with QMS protocols.
o Ensure system safety compliance and support development of safety documentation for Hold Baggage Screening (HBS) and related processes.
· Tools & Process Management:
o Utilize Emulate3D for system emulation and validation.
o Operate within formal requirements management and quality management systems (QMS) to ensure traceability and audit readiness.
o Champion best practices in test management, version control, and configuration assurance.
Required Qualifications & Certifications:
· Degree or Higher National Certificate/Diploma in Electrical, Control Systems, or Automation Engineering (or equivalent experience).
· Certified to perform supervision under industry and site-specific standards (e.g., ECS, SSSTS).
· ISTQB Certification in software testing.
· Siemens TIA Portal training or demonstrable project experience (preferred).
· Airside pass eligibility and security clearance capability (for airport work environments).
Skills & Experience:
· Proven experience in the development and commissioning of PLC-based control systems, ideally in airport baggage automation.
· Strong working knowledge of Siemens TIA Portal, with additional experience in STL or other statement-based languages.
· Experience with SCADA systems, HMI development, and field I/O integration.
· Familiarity with Hold Baggage Screening (HBS) processes, safety systems, and airport operational constraints.
· Understanding of configuration management in complex engineering environments.
· Experience using requirements and test management tools (e.g., DOORS, Polarion).
· Strong communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
· Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams.
Working Conditions:
· Role may include a mix of office-based design work, on-site commissioning, and off-site testing.
· Work at secure airport locations; must comply with airside rules and health & safety procedures.
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