We’re looking for a Vertical Transportation Consultant to join our growing team in London, working on a diverse portfolio of new-build and refurbishment projects across commercial, residential, retail, healthcare, education and mixed-use developments.
You’ll provide specialist advice on lifts, escalators, moving walkways and other vertical transportation systems, supporting projects from early-stage design and specification through to installation, commissioning and handover.
We’re open to candidates from consultancy, lift and escalator maintenance, manufacturing, installation, modernisation or engineering management backgrounds.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Developing vertical transportation strategies and design solutions for new and existing buildings.
- Undertaking lift planning, traffic analysis and technical calculations.
- Preparing specifications, Employer’s Requirements and tender documentation.
- Carrying out technical surveys and identifying refurbishment, modernisation and replacement requirements.
- Reviewing contractor designs, proposals and technical submissions.
- Coordinating with architects, engineers, surveyors, project managers and contractors.
- Monitoring installation and modernisation works through construction and commissioning.
- Undertaking site inspections, quality reviews and witness testing.
- Supporting projects through to final handover and completion.
- Building strong client relationships and identifying opportunities to provide additional consultancy support.
What We’re Looking For
You’ll have experience within the lift, escalator or wider vertical transportation industry, alongside a strong technical understanding of vertical transportation systems.
Ideally, You’ll Also Have
- NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Lift or Escalator Engineering.
- Experience delivering lift or escalator design, installation, modernisation or refurbishment projects.
- Experience carrying out technical surveys and condition assessments.
- Knowledge of EN 81 standards, UK regulations and relevant industry requirements.
- The ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and reports.
- Experience working across RIBA project stages.
- Strong client-facing, communication and report-writing skills.
- Good commercial awareness and the ability to manage multiple projects.
- Experience using Elevate software.
- Membership of, or an interest in joining, a relevant professional institution.
Develop your career with us
You’ll work on varied projects alongside multidisciplinary teams, giving you the opportunity to broaden your technical and consultancy experience.
We also operate an accredited mentoring scheme supporting professional registration with the Engineering Council, including EngTech, IEng and CEng.
Vertical Transportation Consultant employer: Ridge and Partners LLP
Ridge and Partners LLP is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, particularly in the dynamic field of Water and Environment infrastructure. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, we offer numerous opportunities for professional development and involvement in impactful projects that shape communities. Our commitment to sustainability and excellence ensures that you will be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to making a difference.
