Vertical Transportation Consultant - Newcastle in Newcastle upon Tyne

At TÜV SÜD we are passionate about technology. Innovations impact our daily lives in countless ways, and we are dedicated to being a part of that progress. We test, we audit, we inspect, we advise. We never stop challenging ourselves for the safety of society and its people. We breathe technology, we strive for professional excellence, and we leave a mark. We take the future into our hands.

Company and Role Overview

The Vertical Transportation Consultant role incorporates design, project management and maintenance account management services to major clients and projects.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Site surveys, evaluation and assessment of existing lift and escalator installations
• Produce client reports with recommendations and solutions
• Produce technical and performance specifications
• Analysis of contractor proposals and production of tender reports
• Project management of refurbishment and new installations
• Quality auditing of existing installations for maintenance reporting
• Principal designer duties
• Client account management – liaising with contractors to ensure delivery of their contracted services
• Preparation of fee proposals, invoicing and credit control for projects and service client responsibilities
• Seeking and generating new clients and projects
• Producing Excel spreadsheet reports, graphs, and data
• Proofreading technical reports
• Assist in debt chasing
• Assist in completion of PQQ and tender questionnaires and documentation

Essential Criteria

• Previous experience in lift industry operational roles
• BTEC HNC Mechanical or Electrical, or higher qualification
• Account management experience for major national client/portfolio
• Knowledge of MF/1 contract
• Previous VT experience
• Knowledge of MS Excel
• Lift management experience
• Commercial experience (sales)
• Health and safety qualification, EOR202 safe working on lifts a minimum
• Demonstrable ability to produce client reports

Desirable Criteria

• Experience with traffic analysis
• Qualified and experienced site-based Lift Engineer to Technician NVQ4 or equivalent

Further Information

TÜV SÜD in the UK offers a competitive salary and benefits package that includes a minimum of 33 days holiday entitlement (for full‑time employees, including public holidays), a contributory Group Personal Pension Plan and a non‑contributory Group Life Assurance Scheme. We also offer various Salary Exchange/Sacrifice schemes (buying/selling holiday, cycle to work scheme, pensions), incentive schemes and comprehensive wellbeing support (Employee Assistance Programme, Dental Scheme and Occupational Health services). Dependent on their role, employees may also be eligible for hybrid/permanent home‑working, a Company Car/Car Allowance and Private Medical Insurance.

At TÜV SÜD, we have employees from more than 100 different countries collaborating together. People of different backgrounds, skills, and pursuing different life goals. Our strength comes from these countless and varied perspectives. We are committed to be an inclusive and diverse workplace by welcoming people of all backgrounds. We want Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) to be a foundation of our company and create an environment where all our employees can trust they will be treated with respect, regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic background, faith, beliefs, disabilities, age, sexual orientation, or identity. As such, our employees are expected to behave at all times in a manner consistent with TÜV SÜD Code of Ethics and Company values. We firmly believe embedding D&I in the heart of what we do will inherently contribute to the success of TÜV SÜD.