Vertical Transportation – Senior, Principal or Associate – Site Services

Hoare Lea; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical cover

EV salary sacrifice scheme

Stock options

Up to 30 days annual leave

Job summary

Hoare Lea in London is seeking a Senior, Principal or Associate Vertical Transportation Services Engineer to join our London-based team. The role will focus on site-based activities, asset management, condition surveys, progress inspections, witness testing and commissioning, with possible project design and leadership tasks depending on experience.

This client-facing position involves regular communication with clients, contractors and design teams across diverse sectors, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• Industry-recognised qualification in lift engineering or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of lifts, escalators and moving walks.
• Understanding of vertical transportation engineering standards and codes.
• Clear technical documentation and reporting skills.
• Ability to manage workload, priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; client-facing experience.

Responsibilities

• Carry out site condition surveys and inspections of lifts, escalators and moving walks.
• Monitor construction progress, installation quality and compliance.
• Review drawings, specifications, submissions and programmes.
• Attend client, contractor and design team meetings.
• Witness testing, commissioning and validation activities.
• Lead technical delivery on projects and provide oversight at Principal/Associate level.
• Define project briefs with clients and manage relationships.

Skills

Vertical transportation engineering

Client management

Project leadership

Mentoring

Communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 Lift Engineering

NVQ Level 4 (desirable)

Job description

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
• 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 an exciting opportunity for a Senior, Principal or Associate Vertical Transportation Services Engineer to join our London-based Vertical Transportation team.

The role will primarily focus on site-based activities, including asset management, construction monitoring, condition surveys, progress inspections, witness testing and commissioning. It may also include project design, specification, project management and technical leadership, depending on your experience.

This is a client-facing role involving regular communication with clients, contractors, architects, property developers, building managers and other design team members.

Our portfolio includes residential, science and research, commercial, retail, transport and further education projects across the UK and internationally. Current work includes major City of London asset management and refurbishment projects, super-prime residential developments, European modernisation and lift replacement programmes, national lifecycle contracts and major commercial and education schemes.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out site condition surveys and inspections of lifts, escalators and moving walks.
• Monitor construction progress, installation quality and compliance.
• Review drawings, specifications, technical submissions and programmes.
• Attend client, contractor and design team meetings.
• Witness testing, commissioning and validation activities.
• Prepare technical reports, specifications and schedules.
• Provide expert technical guidance on vertical transportation systems.
• Lead smaller projects and support larger schemes, including projects exceeding £200 million in construction value.
• Manage your workload, deadlines and project deliverables.
• Support multidisciplinary teams and contribute to high-quality project delivery.
• Mentor junior engineers and share technical knowledge across the team.
• At Principal or Associate level, you will also:
• Lead technical delivery on projects and provide technical oversight.
• Define and agree project briefs with clients.
• Manage client relationships and support future business opportunities.
• Contribute to bids, fee proposals and presentations.
• Plan and allocate workloads across the team.
• Delegate, manage and review work undertaken by others.
• Support team development, quality assurance and risk management.
• Contribute to technical leadership across the Vertical Transportation discipline.

About you

To be successful, you will have:

• An industry-recognised qualification, preferably a minimum of NVQ Level 3 in Lift Engineering, with NVQ Level 4 desirable for Principal or Associate level.
• Practical and detailed knowledge of lifts, escalators and moving walks.
• A strong understanding of vertical transportation engineering and the practical application of relevant codes and standards.
• Good IT skills and the ability to produce clear technical documentation.
• The ability to manage your own workload, priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to work effectively with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary teams.
• A proactive, collaborative and autonomous approach.
• The ability to manage challenging situations professionally

For Principal or Associate level, experience in technical leadership, client management, workload planning, mentoring, business development, bid preparation or fee negotiation would be advantageous.

Previous consultancy experience in one or more of the following areas would also be advantageous:

• VT design and specification.
• Site surveys, condition assessments and technical reporting.
• Construction monitoring and progress inspections.
• Project management.
• Commissioning, witness testing and validation.
• Asset management and lifecycle planning.
• Facilities management.
• Client relationship management and business development.
• Consultancy experience is advantageous but not essential. Relevant experience gained with a lift manufacturer, specialist contractor, facilities management organisation or client-side team will also be considered.

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.