Senior Engineer - Vertical Transportation in Vauxhall

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world. We have an opportunity for a Senior Vertical Transportation Engineer to join our specialist Vertical Transportation team in London. You will play a key role in the design and delivery of vertical transportation solutions for new and existing buildings, working across a diverse portfolio of UK and international projects.

You will work closely with clients, architects and multidisciplinary design teams to develop integrated lift and escalator strategies that respond to building performance, user experience, accessibility, sustainability and safety.

The role provides the opportunity to take ownership of projects and design packages, contributing to technically challenging projects. You will have the opportunity to work across an exceptionally diverse portfolio of projects in the UK and internationally, from major commercial developments and tall buildings to transport infrastructure, airports, healthcare facilities and world-renowned cultural destinations.

Current and recent work includes high-rise office towers in the City of London: 60 Gracechurch Street and 8 Bishopsgate; railway and airport projects such as HS2 Euston, Heathrow and Athens Airport; residential and regeneration projects such as Ebury Bridge Estate and Canada Water Regeneration; healthcare facilities such as the new Moorfields/UCL Eye Hospital (Oriel) and landmark cultural projects including the Museum of London, the Alamo Museum and Sagrada Família.

As a Senior Vertical Transportation Engineer, you will:

• Develop and lead VT designs through key stages of the design process, including the development of lift strategies, traffic analysis, system selection and spatial requirements.
• Undertake lift traffic analysis and simulation, interpreting results to develop appropriate lift numbers, capacities, speeds, zoning and operational strategies.
• 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 developing appropriate refurbishment or replacement strategies.
• Engage directly with clients, architects, contractors, manufacturers and multidisciplinary project teams, communicating complex technical issues clearly and helping teams make informed design decisions.
• Review work produced by less experienced engineers and provide technical guidance, mentoring and day-to-day support.

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds a relevant engineering, architecture, building services or related degree and is Chartered or actively working towards Chartered status.
• Has 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.
• Has a good technical understanding of lift systems, components, controls and their application within buildings.
• Is proficient in Elevate and understands how to develop and interpret traffic simulations for different building types.
• Has an understanding of relevant lift codes and standards including: EN81 (all parts), BS9999, BS8899, BS7255, ISO 8100, CIBSE Guide D.
• Understands how VT systems interact with the wider building design, including architecture, structure, electrical systems, fire strategy and smart-building systems.
• Can communicate clearly and effectively with clients, architects and multidisciplinary teams and explain technical issues in a clear and practical way.
• Is comfortable coordinating and reviewing the work of others, while supporting junior engineers' development.
• Has good organisational and project-management skills, with the ability to manage several activities while maintaining quality, programme and budget.

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together. Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave.

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact us to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role.