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 compliance
About 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 stakeholders
Desirable:
*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 discipline
The 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.