Senior Vertical Transportation Engineer
6 days ago
Solihull
Senior Vertical Transportation Engineer (Lift Design)Location: Solihull (Flexible UK Office Options) | Agile WorkingSalary: Competitive + Bonus + Excellent BenefitsLead Vertical Transportation Design on Landmark UK ProjectsThis 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.What’s on Offer • Structured career progression into leadership, • Agile working framework with flexibility across UK offices, • Enhanced annual leave (with buy/sell options), • Enhanced family leave policies, • Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes, • Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support, • Regular team, social, and charitable initiatives, • Exposure to technically challenging, design-led projectsThe Role, • Lead vertical transportation design strategy, including lift selection, sizing, speed calculations, and traffic analysis for complex buildings, • Provide technical authority across projects, supporting MEP teams with specialist lift engineering expertise, • Produce and review specifications, schedules, and technical documentation, • Conduct site surveys and assessments of existing lift installations, • Collaborate with multidisciplinary design teams across all project stages, • Support client engagement and business development, helping secure and grow project opportunities, • Contribute to commissioning and project delivery, ensuring performance and complianceAbout YouEssential:, • Proven experience in vertical transportation / lift design within consultancy or lift contractor environments, • Strong capability in lift traffic analysis, system design, and engineering calculations, • Experience delivering projects across sectors such as residential (high-rise), commercial, or mixed-use developments, • Ability to operate within multi-disciplinary building services (MEP) teams, • Strong communication skills with the ability to engage clients and stakeholdersDesirable:, • Experience contributing to business development or client relationship management, • Familiarity with Revit or BIM environments, • Exposure to sustainable / low-carbon building design, • Degree, HNC, or equivalent in a relevant engineering disciplineThe Opportunity, • Clear pathway into team leadership or management, • Opportunity to build and grow a vertical transportation capability within an established consultancy, • Work on high-profile, technically complex building projects, • Move into a client-facing, commercially influential role, not just design delivery, • Join a business actively investing in sustainability and net-zero engineering solutionsThe CompanyA 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.ApplyIf 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.