Lift Engineer

Job description

The Opportunity

A respected engineering consultancy is expanding their Vertical Transportation team and seeking a Senior VT Engineer to support major projects, including high‑rise residential schemes.

Role Responsibilities

• Develop vertical transportation design concepts for diverse building types
• Calculate lift numbers, sizes, speeds and performance
• Carry out site surveys and produce technical reports
• Prepare specifications, drawings and contract documents
• Collaborate with MEP teams across project stages
• Attend design and coordination meetings
• Support commissioning activities
• Progression into management and business development

Key Skills & Experience

• Degree/HNC in Engineering or related discipline
• Proven vertical transportation design experience
• Strong lift traffic analysis capability
• Competent with engineering calculations and relevant software
• Excellent communication and stakeholder skills
• Experience with ETAP/ERACS/Power Factory/Amtech HV beneficial
• Revit experience advantageous but not essential

Benefits

• Clear career progression
• Agile working approach
• Competitive salary + enhanced leave & family-friendly policies
• Buy/sell holiday options
• Varied, high‑profile projects
• Referral bonus, cycle & EV schemes, EAP
• Team-building allowance and charity engagement opportunities

Inclusive Workplace

They promote a diverse, supportive environment and welcome requests for flexible working and reasonable adjustments.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Birmingham

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-03-2026

Profession type

Technical

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English