Lift Consultant

Lerch Bates; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company pension scheme

Annual leave entitlement

Professional development and training

Career progression within a growing UK

Collaborative and supportive team

Complex UK projects

Job summary

Lerch Bates is seeking a Lift Consultant to join our Vertical Transportation team in Manchester. You will serve as a trusted advisor to building owners, managing agents, architects, contractors, and project teams by providing technical expertise and practical solutions throughout the lifecycle of vertical transportation projects.

This role involves managing lift and VT projects, delivering modernisation, audits, inspections, and contract administration, while developing strong client

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in 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 UK regulations and standards including EN 81, LOLER, PUWER, and Building Regulations.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Organisational skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Manchester

Department: Vertical Transportation

Lerch Bates is seeking a Lift Consultant to join our Vertical Transportation team. This role supports a broad range of vertical transportation projects.

As a Lift Consultant, you will serve as a trusted advisor to building owners, managing agents, architects, contractors, and project teams by providing technical expertise and practical solutions throughout the lifecycle of vertical transportation projects.

This position is ideal for professionals with experience in the lift industry who enjoy solving complex technical challenges, managing projects, and building strong client relationships.

About Lerch Bates:

Lerch Bates is a global technical consulting firm helping clients improve the performance, safety, functionality, and value of buildings throughout their lifecycle.

For more than 75 years, we have partnered with owners, architects, developers, and project teams on complex projects worldwide. Our services span design, construction, investigation, repair, management, and modernisation, helping clients make informed decisions in an increasingly complex built environment.

What You’ll 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 achieve

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’ll 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

Core Values

• Ownership
• Community
• Integrity
• Respect
• Optimism

Working Environment

Remote

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.