Lift Modernisation Sales Engineer

Complii; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

25 days annual leave

Pension

Sick pay

Training and development

Job summary

Classic Lifts, part of Complii, seeks a Lift Modernisation Sales Engineer to join the growing team. The role blends engineering expertise with commercial acumen to identify, specify and secure modernisation projects that improve lift safety, performance and lifecycle value.

You will own surveys, diagnose upgrade requirements, produce technical specifications and deliver professional quotations. You will also develop client relationships and drive a sales pipeline in a hybrid role with site

Qualifications

• Experience in technical sales or engineering with strong commercial awareness.
• Ability to survey lift installations and produce technical specifications.
• Proven capability to design modernisation or replacement solutions and price proposals.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed site surveys of lift installations and produce reports with measurements and notes.
• Design and specify modernisation/replacement solutions for controllers, drives, doors, safety gear, wiring and accessibility upgrades.
• Prepare and present professional quotations with clear scope and pricing, supporting customer decisions.
• Develop and manage a sales pipeline by building relationships with customers, consultants and key accounts.

Skills

Technical sales

Engineering background

Client relationships

Communication skills

UK driving licence

Job description

Here at Classic Lifts, we’re looking for a Lift Modernisation Sales Engineer to join our growing team, delivering high-quality lift modernisation and replacement solutions. This is a key role within the organisation, combining technical engineering expertise with strong commercial acumen to identify, specify and secure modernisation projects that improve lift safety, performance and lifecycle value. You’ll work closely with technical, operational and commercial teams to ensure solutions are compliant, deliverable and aligned with customer needs.

This would suit an experienced Engineer who is potentially looking to change their career path into a more sales led position.

You will take ownership of surveying lift installations, diagnosing upgrade requirements, producing technical specifications and delivering professional, customer-facing quotations. The role also involves developing strong client relationships, managing a sales pipeline and driving new business opportunities, requiring a proactive approach, excellent communication skills and the ability to translate technical detail into clear commercial proposals.

What you receive for joining us:

We’re offering an excellent salary with an OTE of £80,000 (this is uncapped), alongside a company car and the opportunity to develop your career within a supportive and growing organisation. You’ll benefit from 25 days annual leave plus statutory holidays, pension, sick pay and ongoing technical training and development pathways. This is a hybrid role with site survey visits.

Here’s a look at some of the things you’ll be doing:

• Conducting detailed site surveys on passenger, goods and platform lifts, identifying obsolete or non-compliant components, and producing accurate reports including measurements, technical notes and photographic evidence
• Designing and specifying modernisation or replacement solutions covering controllers, drives, doors, safety gear, wiring and accessibility upgrades, while liaising with engineering teams and suppliers to ensure feasibility and compliance
• Preparing and presenting professional quotations with clear scope, accurate pricing and strong margins, while responding to technical queries and supporting customer decision-making
• Managing and developing a sales pipeline by building strong relationships with customers, consultants and key accounts, identifying new opportunities and collaborating with internal teams to ensure proposals are deliverable

Can you show experience in some of these areas:

• Strong technical understanding of lift systems including traction, hydraulic, MRL systems, control systems, door operators and safety circuits, with experience in modernisation or lift engineering highly desirable
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulations such as EN81, BS7255 and LOLER, with the ability to carry out surveys, produce specifications and ensure compliance
• Proven experience in a technical sales or engineering role, with strong commercial awareness and the ability to price, forecast and win work confidently
• Excellent communication, organisation and relationship-building skills, with a proactive mindset, structured approach to workload management and a full UK driving licence

Introducing our organisation:

Classic Lifts is part of Complii and is a specialist provider of lift modernisation, installation and maintenance solutions, delivering high-quality, compliant and innovative services across the UK. We are committed to improving safety, reliability and performance across lift systems, supporting our customers with tailored engineering solutions. Our success is built on technical expertise, strong customer relationships and a continuous focus on quality, safety and development across the business