Lift Engineer: Condition Surveys & Fire Inspections

Innovus Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Job summary

Innovus Group in London is seeking a Lift Engineer – Condition Survey and Annual Fire Fighting Inspections to conduct detailed technical assessments of passenger, goods, platform lifts and to perform annual firefighting inspections in line with BS 9999 and BS EN 81‑72. You will produce clear, impartial reports and support clients with compliance, lifecycle planning, and cost‑based recommendations.

This consultancy‑based role combines technical surveying, site inspections, client communication,

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Lift Engineering (or equivalent).
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in lift maintenance, testing, or surveying.
• Experience with firefighting lift systems and emergency operation testing.
• Strong understanding of BS EN 81, BS 9999, BS EN 81-72, LOLER and PUWER.
• Experience producing technical reports for consultants or property managers.
• Experience preparing costed recommendations or supporting tender specifications (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Condition Surveys — Carry out full engineering assessments of lift installations, covering mechanical, electrical, control, safety, compliance, obsolescence, and lifecycle condition.
• Firefighting Lift Inspections — Perform annual inspections of firefighting lifts, testing emergency operation, recall, trap-rescue functionality, communication systems, water protection, and fire-resistance features.
• Site Assessments — Attend sites to verify lift condition, assess risks, review operational performance, and confirm compliance with relevant standards.
• Technical Reporting — Produce clear, structured reports with photographic evidence, compliance findings, risk ratings, and prioritised recommendations.
• Compliance Evaluation — Assess installations against BS EN 81 series, BS 9999, BS EN 81‑72, LOLER, PUWER, and building fire‑safety requirements.
• Cost & Commercial Support — Provide indicative cost ranges for remedial works, component replacements, and modernisation options to support client budgeting and procurement.
• Client Liaison — Communicate findings clearly to clients, offering professional advice and supporting decision‑making.
• Risk Identification — Highlight safety defects, reliability issues, and non‑compliance, assigning priority levels and recommended actions.
• Documentation Control — Maintain accurate records, inspection logs, asset registers, and certification.
• Strong understanding of lift engineering, including traction, hydraulic, MRL, platform, and firefighting lift systems.
• Competence in condition surveying, defect identification, compliance assessment, and lifecycle analysis.
• Experience conducting firefighting lift inspections and emergency operation testing.
• Excellent written communication for producing clear, professional reports.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, wiring diagrams, and standards.
• Commercial awareness, including typical costs of lift components, labour, and modernisation works.
• Strong interpersonal skills for client communication.
• High attention to detail and a methodical approach to inspections.
• Ability to work independently across multiple sites.

Skills

Lift engineering knowledge

Firefighting lift systems

Reading drawings

Technical reporting

Cost estimation

Client liaison

Travel to sites

CPD commitment

Education

NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Lift Engineering

Job description

Innovus Group in London is seeking a Lift Engineer – Condition Survey and Annual Fire Fighting Inspections to conduct detailed technical assessments of passenger, goods, platform lifts and to perform annual firefighting inspections in line with BS 9999 and BS EN 81‑72. You will produce clear, impartial reports and support clients with compliance, lifecycle planning, and cost‑based recommendations.

This consultancy‑based role combines technical surveying, site inspections, client communication,