Senior Vertical Transportation Engineer

  • Skilled Careers
  • Sep 03, 2025
Full time Engineering

Job Description

Senior Vertical Transportation Engineer
Location: Solihull (with flexibility to work from other offices across England)
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

A leading building services consultancy is seeking a Senior Vertical Transportation Engineer to join their growing team. This role offers the chance to work on prestigious projects, including high-rise residential schemes, and provides a clear pathway toward management and business development responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop vertical transportation design concepts, including lift sizing, speed, and capacity for various building types.

  • Undertake surveys and produce technical reports on existing installations.

  • Prepare specifications, schedules, drawings, and contract documents.

  • Collaborate with MEP teams and wider design teams throughout project stages.

  • Attend client, design, and coordination meetings.

  • Oversee commissioning and ensure health, safety, and environmental standards are met.

Requirements:

  • Degree, HNC, or equivalent in a relevant field.

  • Proven experience in vertical transportation design and ideally business development.

  • Strong skills in lift traffic analysis, engineering calculations, and relevant software.

  • Excellent communication skills and ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels.

What s on Offer:

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.

  • Career development with a clear pathway to management.

  • Flexible and agile working arrangements.

  • Generous holiday allowance with buy/sell options.

  • Employee benefits including healthcare, cycle-to-work, EV scheme, and wellbeing support.

  • Opportunity to work on challenging and high-profile projects across multiple sectors.