Role Overview
Reporting to the Major Works Director, you will act as the technical authority across design, engineering standards, quality and compliance functions throughout the business. You'll lead technical review activity across lift modernisation and installation projects, ensuring designs, installations and operational activity comply fully with EN81, LOLER, PUWER, CDM and wider regulatory frameworks. Working closely with engineers, project managers, operational teams and leadership, you'll provide expert technical guidance, support continuous improvement initiatives and help strengthen engineering consistency, quality and safety across the organisation. You'll also play a key role in mentoring teams, supporting technical development and ensuring robust engineering governance processes are maintained throughout project delivery and field operations.
Role at a Glance
- Lift Engineering Design Manager – Dartford (Frequent Site Travel)
- Competitive salary and excellent benefits package, including car allowance
Key Responsibilities
As the Lift Engineering Design Manager, you will:
- Lead technical review activity across major works, repairs and maintenance operations nationwide.
- Ensure designs, installations and operational activity comply fully with EN81, LOLER, PUWER, CDM and other lift industry standards.
- Provide expert technical guidance to engineering, project and operational teams.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and strengthen engineering consistency, quality and safety across the organisation.
- Mentor technical teams, support technical development and uphold robust engineering governance processes.
Qualifications
- Degree or HNC/HND in Mechanical, Electrical, or Lift Engineering (or equivalent).
- Minimum 8 years’ experience in the lift or building services industry, with proven technical and compliance expertise.
- In-depth understanding of EN81, LOLER, PUWER, CDM, EH&S and other lift industry standards.
- Demonstrated experience in design review, project engineering and technical governance.
- Proven ability to manage technical teams and influence cross‑functional stakeholders.
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills – able to explain complex technical issues clearly.
- CAD and digital design tools proficiency desirable.
- NEBOSH or IOSH qualification advantageous.
Benefits
- Access to Discounts Platform
- Pension (Day 1) – Aviva
- Holiday – 25 days per year plus bank holidays
- Wellness – Employee Assistance Programme (Day 1)
- Death in Service – 3x Salary (Day 1) – Canada Life
- Sickness Scheme – Discretionary
- Family Policies – Enhanced maternity and paternity provision (subject to service)
- Incentive Scheme – Discretionary
- Employee Referral Scheme
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
Company Overview
Liftec Express is a highly respected name in the UK lift and escalator sector. Formerly part of OTIS, it now operates independently following an acquisition by R Capital. The company delivers installation, maintenance, repair and modernisation solutions across commercial, residential and public‑sector environments nationwide, and is focused on safety, compliance, technical excellence and long‑term sustainable growth.
