Lift Engineer
RPS is currently seeking an experienced Lift Engineer to join our progressive business and service our clients by providing consultancy services in South London and Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity to further your career through delivering quality engineering solutions and designs for projects that meet and exceed client expectations.
About The Design Business:
RPS Design Division delivers projects across multiple sectors including residential, logistics, retail, aviation, healthcare, education, manufacturing, data centres, and energy. We aim to balance form and function, addressing sustainability, materiality, cost, and constructability. Digitalisation is central to our delivery, enabling clients to experience designs from concept to completion with expertise spanning decades and disciplines.
RPS, A Tetra Tech company:
On 24 January 2023, RPS became part of Tetra Tech, a global provider with over 27,000 employees across more than 550 offices in over 120 countries. Tetra Tech offers market-leading development and project opportunities to help solve complex problems worldwide.
What you’ll be doing:
This role offers a chance to progress within Lift Engineering, working on lift and escalator modernisation projects. Responsibilities include:
* Designing lifts and escalators
* Reviewing contractor proposals and drawings
* Assessing risk and method statements
* Attending pre-start meetings
* Managing projects, including new installations and replacements
* Account and contract management
* Investigating accidents
* Witnessing testing
* Conducting safety and maintenance audits
* Performing traffic analysis and calculations
* Specifying requirements
* Supporting FM, maintenance, and compliance projects
* Troubleshooting
* Occasional LOLER examinations
* Procurement exercises
* Providing regular reports
Who we’re looking for:
Ideal candidates will have an NVQ3 or NVQ4 in Lift Engineering and experience in consultancy or project management. Additional qualities include:
* Experience creating project specifications
* Good technical knowledge of various manufacturers’ equipment
* Strong communication skills
* Attention to detail and analytical skills
* Decision-making ability and motivation
* Autonomy and innovative mindset
* Team player attitude
What’s in it for you?
We support continuous learning, offering qualifications from entry to master’s level, along with personal development plans and clear career pathways. We value diversity, encourage flexible working, and prioritize employee wellbeing. Join us for a career that’s far from ordinary—where you’re part of the solution.
What happens next?
If interested, please contact Parv Sandhu at RPS. We consider all applications and aim to respond within three working days.
Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:
We are dedicated to embedding diversity and inclusion in all our processes to reflect the communities and clients we serve, ensuring we attract, develop, and retain top talent.
‘Stronger Together’ is one of our core behaviours, emphasizing respect, diversity, and collaboration to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
Recruitment Agencies:
We work with trusted partners and do not accept speculative CVs or unsolicited introductions from agencies not on our preferred supplier list. Please visit our careers page for more information.
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