New Equipment Installation Engineer

Otis Elevator Co.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Career development

Job summary

Otis London is seeking an experienced Lift Installation Engineer to deliver lift installation projects across the London Underground network and similar environments. You will install, assemble, test, and commission passenger and goods lifts, ensuring work meets safety and industry standards.

The role requires NVQ Level 3 in Lift Installation and proven experience, with the ability to read technical drawings and work in safety-critical settings.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Lift Installation or equivalent qualification.
• Proven experience as a Lift Installation Engineer.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements in construction and infrastructure environments.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Install lift equipment according to manufacturers' specifications and project requirements.
• Carry out mechanical and electrical installation of lift systems.
• Read and interpret technical drawings and installation documentation.
• Work safely within London Underground, rail, and infrastructure environments.
• Conduct inspections and quality checks throughout the installation process.
• Support testing, commissioning and handover activities.
• Identify and report installation issues, defects or project risks.
• Maintain accurate records of work and materials used.
• Liaise with supervisors, project managers, clients and other trade contractors.

Skills

Lift installation

Reading drawings

Health & safety

Teamwork

Independent working

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Lift Installation

Tools

CSCS

SMSTS/SSSTS

Job description

Location: Otis London, 96 Great Suffolk Street, Southwark, London, SE1 0BE

Date Posted: 2026-08-11

Country: United Kingdom

Location: Otis London, 96 Great Suffolk Street, Southwark, London, SE1 0BE

Job Title Installation Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Lift Installation Engineer to join our team delivering lift installation projects across the London Underground network and similar transport infrastructure environments. The successful candidate will be responsible for the installation, assembly, testing, and commissioning support of passenger and goods lifts, ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest industry standards.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated engineer with a strong background in lift installation who is comfortable working within safety-critical, regulated environments and committed to delivering high-quality workmanship.

Key Responsibilities

• Install lift equipment in accordance with manufacturers' specifications, engineering drawings, and project requirements.
• Carry out mechanical and electrical installation of lift systems, including guide rails, machines, doors, controllers, and associated components.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and installation documentation.
• Work safely within London Underground, rail, and other infrastructure environments, adhering to all site-specific safety requirements.
• Conduct inspections and quality checks throughout the installation process.
• Support testing, commissioning, and handover activities.
• Identify and report installation issues, defects, or project risks.
• Maintain accurate records of work completed and materials used.
• Liaise professionally with supervisors, project managers, clients, and other trade contractors.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, health and safety legislation, and industry standards.

Essential Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 in Lift Installation or equivalent recognised qualification.
• Proven experience as a Lift Installation Engineer.
• Strong knowledge of lift installation processes, equipment, and industry standards.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements in construction and infrastructure environments.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience working on London Underground, Rail, Transport for London (TfL), Network Rail, or similar infrastructure projects.
• SMSTS, SSSTS, CSCS, or equivalent site safety qualifications.
• London Underground Sentinel, ICI, or other rail competency certifications.
• Experience with major lift manufacturers

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Career development and training opportunities.
• Pension scheme and additional benefits.
• Opportunity to work on prestigious transport infrastructure projects across London.

If you are a qualified Lift Installation Engineer with NVQ Level 3 and experience delivering high-quality installations in demanding environments, we would like to hear from you.

If you live in a city, chances are we will give you a lift or play a role in keeping you moving every day.

Otis is the world’s leading elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation, and service company. We move 2.4 billion people every day and maintain approximately 2.4 million customer units worldwide, the industry's largest Service portfolio.

You may recognize our products in some of the world’s most famous landmarks including the Eiffel Tower, Empire State Building, Burj Khalifa and the Petronas Twin Towers! We are 72,000 people strong, including engineers, digital technology experts, sales, and functional specialists, as well as factory and field technicians, all committed to meeting the diverse needs of our customers and passengers in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. We are proud to be a diverse, global team with a proven legacy of innovation that continues to be the bedrock of a fast-moving, high-performance company.

When you join Otis, you become part of an innovative global industry leader with a resilient business model. You’ll belong to a diverse, trusted, and caring community where your contributions, and the skills and capabilities you’ll gain working alongside the best and brightest, keep us connected and on the cutting edge.

We provide opportunities, training, and resources, that build leadership and capabilities in Sales, Field, Engineering and Major Projects and our Employee Scholar Program is a notable point of pride, through which Otis sponsors colleagues to pursue degrees or certification programs.

Today, our focus more than ever is on people. As a global, people-powered company, we put people – passengers, customers, and colleagues – at the center of everything we do. We are guided by our values that we call our Three Absolutes – prioritizing Safety, Ethics, Quality in all that we do. If you would like to learn more about environmental, social and governance (ESG) at Otis

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