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 ProjectsThis 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 YouEssential:- 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 CompanyA 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.
ApplyIf 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.