Lifts and Escalators Design Manager

RailwayPeople; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 101,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

RailwayPeople is seeking a Lifts & Escalators Design Manager for a major London infrastructure project. Based in North Acton, this role offers hybrid working (3 days in office, 2 days WFH) and a day rate of £550-£650 on a contract running until 20 February 2028.

You will own specialist Lifts & Escalators packages from design through approvals and completion. The successful candidate will bring strong MEP design experience, package management skills, and the ability to coordinate with

Qualifications

• Demonstrable lifts and escalators experience within design, construction, engineering or package management.
• Strong knowledge of MEP and Lifts & Escalators packages.
• Experience on major infrastructure or complex projects.
• Experience managing design deliverables, reviews and approvals.

Responsibilities

• Manage Lifts & Escalators MEP design packages across the project.
• Collaborate with MEP Package Manager and project team.
• Lead design reviews through approvals, certification and sign-off.
• Coordinate MEP design deliverables to meet programme.
• Resolve technical/design issues with internal teams, consultants and suppliers.
• Ensure designs meet project requirements and compliance.
• Manage specialist lift and escalator suppliers (e.g., OTIS, KONE).
• Coordinate interfaces with other MEP, architectural and construction packages.
• Drive packages through to successful completion.

Skills

Lifts & Escalators experience

MEP design

Design management

Supplier management

Stakeholder management

Job description

Lifts & Escalators Design Manager - Major Infrastructure Project

Location: North Acton, London - Hybrid (3 days office / 2 days WFH)
Rate: £550-£650 per day
Contract length: Contract until 20/02/2028
IR35 determination: Inside IR35

We are looking for a Lifts & Escalators Design Manager to join a major infrastructure project in London. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong Lifts & Escalators / MEP design experience who can take ownership of specialist packages and drive them through design, approvals, certification and completion.

You don't necessarily need 20+ years of experience or an extensive Design Management background. We are interested in proactive, technically capable individuals with relevant lifts and escalators experience who are comfortable taking responsibility for packages and working with multiple stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Lifts & Escalators MEP design packages across the project
• Work closely with the MEP Package Manager and wider project team
• Manage design reviews through approvals, certification and final sign-off
• Coordinate MEP design deliverables and ensure programme requirements are achieved
• Resolve technical and design issues with internal teams, consultants and suppliers
• Ensure designs meet project requirements and achieve design compliance
• Manage specialist lift and escalator suppliers, including organisations such as OTIS and KONE
• Coordinate interfaces between Lifts & Escalators and other MEP, architectural and construction packages
• Drive packages through to successful completion

What We're Looking For

• Demonstrable Lifts & Escalators experience within design, construction, engineering or package management
• Strong knowledge of MEP and Lifts & Escalators packages
• Experience working on major infrastructure or similarly complex projects
• Experience managing design deliverables, reviews and approvals
• Strong supplier and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent communication and coordination abilities
• A proactive approach with the ability to take ownership and get packages "over the line"

CSCS Requirement

A CSCS White or Black Card will be required. Candidates without a current card must be able to obtain the appropriate card, with MAP booking confirmation required where applicable.

If you have a strong background in Lifts & Escalators / Vertical Transportation and are looking for a long-term contract on a major London infrastructure project, we'd be keen to hear from you.