Senior VT Engineer: Lead Designs for Iconic Projects

Arup; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Income protection

Profit sharing

Job summary

Arup in London is seeking a Senior Vertical Transportation Engineer to lead VT design and delivery for a diverse portfolio, including high-rise towers and major transport-related projects. You will collaborate with clients, architects and multidisciplinary teams to develop integrated lift and escalator strategies that address performance, accessibility and safety.

The role offers ownership of design packages across UK and international projects, with opportunities to mentor junior colleagues and

Qualifications

• Holds a relevant engineering, architecture, building services or related degree and is Chartered or actively working towards Chartered status.
• Experience developing vertical transportation designs across different building types and design stages and can independently take responsibility for project deliverables.
• Experience of tall buildings and/or refurbishment projects is advantageous.
• Strong technical understanding of lift systems, components, controls and their application within buildings.
• Proficient in Elevate and able to develop and interpret traffic simulations for different building types.
• Knowledge of relevant lift codes and standards including EN81 (all parts), BS9999, BS8899, BS7255, ISO 8100, CIBSE Guide D.
• Understands how VT systems interact with wider building design including architecture, structure, electrical systems, fire strategy and smart-building systems.
• Clear and practical communication with clients, architects and multidisciplinary teams; ability to explain technical issues.
• Comfort coordinating and reviewing others’ work; ability to mentor junior engineers and manage multiple activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead VT designs through key stages of the design process, including lift strategies, traffic analysis, system selection and space requirements.
• Undertake lift traffic analysis and simulation, interpreting results to determine lift numbers, capacities, speeds, zoning and operations.
• Prepare and take responsibility for high-quality technical reports, specifications, calculations, schedules and design documentation.
• Provide technical input into new-build, refurbishment and modernisation projects including assessing existing installations and refurbishment strategies.
• Engage directly with clients, architects, contractors, manufacturers and multidisciplinary teams, communicating complex issues clearly.
• Review work produced by junior engineers and provide technical guidance and day-to-day support.

Skills

Vertical transportation

Lift design

Traffic analysis

Project management

Client communication

Mentoring

Elevate software

EN81 and codes

Education

Engineering degree

Chartered status / working towards

Tools

Elevate

Job description

Arup in London is seeking a Senior Vertical Transportation Engineer to lead VT design and delivery for a diverse portfolio, including high-rise towers and major transport-related projects. You will collaborate with clients, architects and multidisciplinary teams to develop integrated lift and escalator strategies that address performance, accessibility and safety.

The role offers ownership of design packages across UK and international projects, with opportunities to mentor junior colleagues and