Senior Vertical Transportation Engineer (Lift Design)
Location: Solihull (Flexible UK Office Options) | Agile Working
Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
Lead Vertical Transportation Design on Landmark UK Projects
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.
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 projects
The 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 You
Essential:
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 solutions
The Company
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.
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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