Lift Consultant

Lerch Bates; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company pension scheme

Annual leave entitlement

Professional development and training

Career progression within a growing国际

Job summary

Lerch Bates in London is seeking an experienced project manager and technical consultant to lead lift and vertical transportation initiatives across the UK.

The role focuses on managing modernisation, maintenance audits, and condition assessments, while delivering clear reports, schedules, and budgets. You will advise clients, coordinate teams, and ensure quality and safety on site.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Building Services, Construction, or related discipline.
• 3+ years of experience within lift or vertical transportation.
• Experience with lift modernisation projects, maintenance audits, condition assessments, inspections, or technical consulting.
• Strong understanding of lifts, escalators, moving walkways, and associated systems.
• Knowledge of UK regulations and standards, including EN 81, LOLER, PUWER, and Building Regulations.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to travel across the UK as required.

Responsibilities

• Manage lift and vertical transportation projects from planning through completion.
• Deliver modernisation projects, maintenance audits, inspections, and contract administration services.
• Coordinate project scope, schedules, budgets, deliverables, and stakeholder communications.
• Prepare technical reports, specifications, recommendations, and project documentation.
• Provide technical guidance relating to lifts, escalators, moving walkways, and associated systems.
• Monitor project progress and ensure quality standards and client expectations are achieved.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients and industry partners.
• Act as a trusted technical advisor throughout project delivery.
• Identify opportunities to support clients with additional services.
• Participate in client meetings, presentations, and industry networking activities.
• Conduct equipment surveys, inspections, audits, and condition assessments.
• Review maintenance contracts, performance data, and equipment lifecycle requirements.
• Prepare technical recommendations for repair, replacement, and modernisation programmes.
• Maintain knowledge of relevant regulations, standards, technologies, and industry best practices.
• Carry out site visits to occupied buildings and construction projects.
• Attend project meetings and inspections as required.
• Follow all applicable health and safety requirements and site procedures.
• Travel throughout the UK as required to support project and client needs.

Skills

Project management

Client management

Technical consulting

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder communication

Analytical thinking

MS Office

Multitasking

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: London, UK
Department: Vertical Transportation

What You will Do

• Project Management & Consulting
  • Manage lift and vertical transportation projects from planning through completion.
  • Deliver modernisation projects, condition assessments, maintenance audits, inspections, and contract administration services.
  • Coordinate project scope, schedules, budgets, deliverables, and stakeholder communications.
  • Prepare technical reports, specifications, recommendations, and project documentation.
  • Provide technical guidance relating to lifts, escalators, moving walkways, and associated systems.
  • Monitor project progress and ensure quality standards and client expectations are achieved.
• Client Relationship Management
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients and industry partners.
  • Act as a trusted technical advisor throughout project delivery.
  • Identify opportunities to support clients with additional services.
  • Participate in client meetings, presentations, and industry networking activities.
• Technical Expertise
  • Conduct equipment surveys, inspections, audits, and condition assessments.
  • Review maintenance contracts, performance data, and equipment lifecycle requirements.
  • Prepare technical recommendations for repair, replacement, and modernisation programmes.
  • Maintain knowledge of relevant regulations, standards, technologies, and industry best practices.
• Site & Field Activities
  • Carry out site visits to occupied buildings and construction projects.
  • Attend project meetings and inspections as required.
  • Follow all applicable health and safety requirements and site procedures.
  • Travel throughout the UK as required to support project and client needs.

What You will Bring

• Degree, HNC/HND, apprenticeship, or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Building Services, Construction, or a related discipline.
• 3+ years of experience within the lift or vertical transportation industry.
• Experience with lift modernisation projects, maintenance audits, condition assessments, inspections, or technical consulting.
• Strong understanding of lifts, escalators, moving walkways, and associated systems.
• Knowledge of relevant UK regulations and standards, including EN 81, LOLER, PUWER, and Building Regulations.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to analyse technical information and develop practical recommendations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Why Work with Lerch Bates

• Competitive salary
• Company pension scheme
• Annual leave entitlement
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Career progression within a growing international consultancy
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Opportunity to work on complex and high-profile projects across the UK.