Vertical Transportation - Senior or Principal Engineer – Site Services

Hoare Lea; London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior or Principal Engineer for their Vertical Transportation team in London. The role involves supporting site activities, client interaction, and project design, focusing on delivering sustainable solutions in the built environment. Candidates should possess industry-recognized qualifications and be adept in managing projects and client relationships.

Benefits

Private medical cover

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

Stock options

Up to 30 days of annual leave

Professional development schemes

Qualifications

• Practical knowledge of lifts, escalators, and moving walks.
• Ability to lead projects and manage timelines.
• Strong understanding of VT Engineering codes.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing site progress and construction monitoring.
• Testing and commissioning activities.
• Developing reports and specifications.

Skills

Lift engineering

Project management

Client communication

IT knowledge

Education

NVQ 3 in lift engineering

Job description

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About Us

Hoare Lea is a human-centric and planet-conscious engineering consultancy. We offer intelligent and sustainable solutions to complex design challenges for the built environment throughout the UK and further afield.

London

About Us

Hoare Lea is a human-centric and planet-conscious engineering consultancy. We offer intelligent and sustainable solutions to complex design challenges for the built environment throughout the UK and further afield.

We provide a wide range of engineering and consultancy services, including vertical transportation, acoustics, air quality, building services (MEP), fire, lighting, security and sustainability to name but a few. Together, our highly skilled teams use technical expertise and problem-solving skills to bring buildings to life. We ensure that whatever the building, its design is outstanding, and its operations meet the needs of the communities it serves.

We are as committed to providing an environment where everyone can realise their unique potential. So, in joining Hoare Lea, you will experience a business that enriches your knowledge, supports your wellbeing, and welcomes your individuality. You’ll have the opportunity to participate in our 9-day fortnight scheme, thriving community groups, varied social and networking events, and extensive professional and technical development schemes. We also offer an extensive benefits package, including private medical cover, electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, stock options, and up to 30 days of annual leave.

Whatever your ambitions or circumstances, our aim is to enable everyone to develop their knowledge, give their best, and enjoy what they do.

About The Role

We have a brand-new opportunity for a Senior or Principal VT Services Engineer to join our Vertical Transportation team based in our London office. This role will be primarily to support our site based activities (asset management, construction monitoring, witness testing etc) but will also include an involvement in project design and is a client facing role.

We have a proven track record working within the Residential, Science & Research, Commercial, Retail and Further Education Sectors with a varied portfolio of projects both in the UK and internationally. Working alongside a range of specialist engineers and consultants, you will be joining a collaborative, knowledgeable, highly engaged team who love what they do, and offer a supportive, flexible, and high performing work culture.

The project below give a flavour of the type of buildings and clients we are supporting;

• Plumtree Court.
• Major City of London asset management and refurbishment projects.
• Super-prime residential projects in London.
• European modernisation and lift replacement projects
• National lifecycle and asset management contracts
  
  

Role

We work closely as a team to ensure we achieve the best results and deliver a consistent high-quality service for our clients. In this key and varied role, you can expect to:

• Responding to our clients’ needs
• Oversee site progress
• Testing and commissioning activities
• Survey and report on existing equipment
• Develop and produce reports, specifications and provide expert guidance
• Dependent on experience, you will take the lead on small projects, and support larger projects, with construction values that can exceed £200million.
  
  

About You

To be successful in this role you’ll need:

• Industry recognised qualifications, least NVQ 3 in lift engineering
• Practical knowledge of lifts, escalators and moving walks
• Good IT knowledge
• High level of understanding of VT Engineering and practical application of codes and standards
• Able to lead projects; managing your own time and deadlines (dependent on level of experience)
• Appreciation of client needs, and able to communicate with architects, property developers, building managers and other team members
• Team player with a can-do attitude, willingness to help others and eager to learn
• Autonomous approach with minimal need for supervision (dependent on level of experience)
  
  

Previous consultancy or contracting experience in some or all of the following: VT Design & Specification, Surveying & Reporting, Project Management, Commissioning and Validation, Facilities Management are not pre-requisites but would be an advantage.

How to apply

To apply simply complete a CV profile and submit your application, or for further information please contact [e-mail]

If shortlisted, one of our recruitment team will be in touch to arrange a introductory call (about 30 minutes) to discuss the role and your experience in more detail. From there, successful candidates will be invited to attend a panel interview, either via Microsoft Teams or in person at one of our offices.

Adjustments and accommodations

If there are adjustments or accommodations that we can put in place to help you participate and give your best at any stage of the recruitment process (whether relating to disability, neurodivergence or anything else) please let us know.

Data privacy

We have updated our terms and conditions for candidates, click here to find out more.

Recruitment agencies

We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners who assist us when required. We do not acknowledge speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on the list.

If there are adjustments or accommodations that we can put in place to help you participate and give your best at any stage of the recruitment process (whether relating to disability, neurodivergence or anything else) please let us know.

Data privacy

We have updated our terms and conditions for candidates, click here to find out more.

Recruitment agencies

We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners who assist us when required. We do not acknowledge speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on the list.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Construction

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