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We are currently looking for a talented and motivated Vertical Transportation Engineer to join our team in our Maidenhead or London office. This role can be worked flexibly with a minimum of three days per week in the office and the option of adjusted start and finish times.
What does the role involve?
Sweco’s team of vertical transportation engineers deliver specialist advice in the field of lift and escalator designs for high profile buildings of all types. We are looking for a specialist vertical transportation engineer to join our team and develop a long‑term career with us in this high profile discipline.
Current and recent projects include:
Commercial Development, Central London
One of the largest office developments currently on site in London, this is an exciting and unique project that sees us working with Danish architectural firm 3XN, with Adamson Associates (International) Ltd as executive architect to deliver an innovative lift system.
Residential and Hotel Development, London
A major, high rise, twin tower residential and hotel project located on the riverside at Vauxhall in the centre of London. Working for a Chinese client alongside international architects Kohn Pederson Fox Associates, this is our client’s first development outside China and one of the highest profile projects in the country.
Mixed Use Development, London
A 100,000m² mixed use development, consisting of nine buildings in total incorporating hotels, exhibition halls, commercial office space, public realm, school, music venue and a theatre. Working alongside the client, a combination of architects across the scheme including Adamson Associates (International) Ltd, Heatherwick Studios and SPPARC and multiple design teams to deliver this complex, prestigious development.
To be successful in this role you’ll:
* Have a minimum of HND/HNC/ONC in lift engineering or an equivalent field.
* Have completed a lift industry apprenticeship (not essential but advantageous).
* Have a recognised professional qualification and membership of appropriate professional bodies (or be working towards).
* Probably (but not necessarily) be currently working for a lift supplier, ideally in a design role, or in an associated building services design environment. You will already have several years UK experience in this field.
* Be computer literate, suitably skilled in the use of CAD software (ideally in AutoDesk AutoCAD, Revit); experience of DigiPara lift design software would be a distinct advantage. You'll have familiarity with a broad range of vertical transportation equipment, technical specifications and current codes and standards.
* Have a good knowledge of Elevate traffic analysis software (not essential but advantageous).
* Have the ability to communicate in a fluent and positive manner with Clients, design teams and other team members and to produce reports in clear English.
* Be a strong, clear and confident communicator who is able to project a professional image to clients and colleagues at all times. You'll be able to work collaboratively with others to form strong positive working relationships and be able to demonstrate pride in work through accurate, timely delivery.
Employee Benefits
* Flexible and hybrid working (Flexworks Policy)
* Competitive pension contribution
* Life Assurance
* Private Medical Insurance
* Discretionary Annual Bonus Scheme
* Payment of two relevant professional subscriptions
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days per year)
* Cycle2Work Scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme (wellbeing, mental health, financial and work advice)
* Employee discounts via Sweco Benefit Select (Faircare)
* Salary Sacrifice Electric Vehicle Scheme
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