Senior Vertical Transportation Engineer

<strong>Senior Vertical Transportation Engineer (Lift Design)</strong><strong>Location:</strong> Solihull (Flexible UK Office Options) Agile Working<strong>Salary:</strong> Competitive + Bonus + Excellent Benefits<strong>Lead Vertical Transportation Design on Landmark UK Projects</strong>This is an opportunity to take a visible, leadership role in shaping vertical transportation design across complex, high-value building projects, including high-rise residential and large-scale developments.You will work alongside well-established industry experts, with the autonomy to influence design decisions, engage clients directly, and play a key role in growing a specialist function within a respected engineering consultancy.If you are looking to move beyond pure design into technical leadership and business influence, this role is structured to support that progression.<strong>What's on Offer</strong><ul><li>Structured career progression into leadership</li><li>Agile working framework with flexibility across UK offices</li><li>Enhanced annual leave (with buy/sell options)</li><li>Enhanced family leave policies</li><li>Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support</li><li>Regular team, social, and charitable initiatives</li><li>Exposure to technically challenging, design-led projects</li></ul><strong>The Role</strong><ul><li>Lead vertical transportation design strategy, including lift selection, sizing, speed calculations, and traffic analysis for complex buildings</li><li>Provide technical authority across projects, supporting MEP teams with specialist lift engineering expertise</li><li>Produce and review specifications, schedules, and technical documentation</li><li>Conduct site surveys and assessments of existing lift installations</li><li>Collaborate with multidisciplinary design teams across all project stages</li><li>Support client engagement and business development, helping secure and grow project opportunities</li><li>Contribute to commissioning and project delivery, ensuring performance and compliance</li></ul><strong>About You</strong><strong>Essential:</strong><ul><li>Proven experience in vertical transportation / lift design within consultancy or lift contractor environments</li><li>Strong capability in lift traffic analysis, system design, and engineering calculations</li><li>Experience delivering projects across sectors such as residential (high-rise), commercial, or mixed-use developments</li><li>Ability to operate within multi-disciplinary building services (MEP) teams</li><li>Strong communication skills with the ability to engage clients and stakeholders</li></ul><strong>Desirable:</strong><ul><li>Experience contributing to business development or client relationship management</li><li>Familiarity with Revit or BIM environments</li><li>Exposure to sustainable / low-carbon building design</li><li>Degree, HNC, or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline</li></ul><strong>The Opportunity</strong><ul><li>Clear pathway into team leadership or management</li><li>Opportunity to build and grow a vertical transportation capability within an established consultancy</li><li>Work on high-profile, technically complex building projects</li><li>Move into a client-facing, commercially influential role, not just design delivery</li><li>Join a business actively investing in sustainability and net-zero engineering solutions</li></ul><strong>The Company</strong>A well-established, multi-disciplinary building services consultancy delivering mechanical, electrical, and low-carbon design solutions across the UK and internationally. Known for its collaborative culture, technical credibility, and sustainability focus, the business works across sectors including high-rise residential, healthcare, education, and commercial developments.With continued growth and investment, the organisation offers engineers the chance to influence design, shape teams, and contribute to long-term strategic development.<strong>Apply</strong>If you are an experienced Vertical Transportation Engineer looking to step into a broader, more influential role with leadership potential, apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?1cWG9WvfIsoeqwmQn%2b%2f4%2fcaoaWolbLkVo" width="0" height="0" />