Lead Vertical Transportation Design Engineer (Hybrid UK)

AtkinsRéalis; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working culture

Flexible holiday allowances

Professional development

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a dedicated Vertical Transportation (VT) expert to lead design and specifications of lifts and escalators for commercial, residential, and mixed-use developments. You will deliver technical reports, feasibility studies, and tender documentation while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to integrate VT systems into building designs.

Applicants should possess an engineering degree or equivalent lift/escapator experience, with proven VT design capabilities, regulatory

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Engineering or equivalent, with lift/escapator experience.
• Experience in vertical transportation design across building types.
• Strong knowledge of lift/escalator technologies, safety standards, and traffic evaluation tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and specification of vertical transportation systems for various developments.
• Prepare technical reports, design calculations, and tender docs.
• Conduct feasibility studies, site surveys, and commissioning activities.
• Coordinate with architects and multidisciplinary teams to integrate VT systems.

Skills

VT design

Client facing

Regulatory knowledge

Traffic software

Education

Engineering degree

Lift industry apprenticeship/NVQ 3/4

Tools

Elevate

Job description

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a dedicated Vertical Transportation (VT) expert to lead design and specifications of lifts and escalators for commercial, residential, and mixed-use developments. You will deliver technical reports, feasibility studies, and tender documentation while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to integrate VT systems into building designs.

Applicants should possess an engineering degree or equivalent lift/escapator experience, with proven VT design capabilities, regulatory