Senior Vertical Transportation Engineer

Senior Vertical Transportation Engineer
Solihull (Full-Time, Permanent)
£45,000–£55,000 DOE

We are working with a well-established and growing building services consultancy seeking a Senior Vertical Transportation Engineer to join their team in Solihull.
This is a leadership-focused opportunity offering a clear pathway into management. You will work alongside highly respected engineers on prestigious projects, including high-rise residential developments, while helping to shape and grow the vertical transportation offering within the business.

The Role
Initially, you will support multidisciplinary MEP teams across a range of projects, providing specialist lift and vertical transportation expertise. Over time, the role will evolve to include business development responsibilities, with the opportunity to win new work and build a growing team.
Key Responsibilities

• Develop vertical transportation design concepts
• Calculate lift numbers, sizes and speeds for a variety of building types, including high-rise schemes
• Undertake lift traffic analysis
• Carry out site surveys and produce detailed reports on existing installations
• Prepare specifications, schedules, drawings and contract documentation
• Collaborate with the wider design team throughout all project stages
• Attend and contribute to progress, coordination and design meetings
• Witness commissioning activities
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and environmental policies

About You

• Degree, HNC or equivalent qualification in a relevant engineering discipline
• Proven experience in vertical transportation design
• Background in consultancy or lift contracting preferred
• Strong capability in lift traffic analysis and engineering calculations
• Experience using relevant design and calculation software
• Experience with Revit is advantageous but not essential
• Commercial awareness and interest in business development
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ambitious, proactive and keen to progress into a leadership role

Benefits/ Salary package

• £45,000–£55,000 salary (DOE)
• Clear pathway to management
• Agile and flexible working approach
• Competitive benefits package
• Enhanced sickness, maternity and paternity pay
• Generous annual leave with buy/sell options
• Technically challenging and high-profile projects
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Electric vehicle scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Regular team building and social initiatives
• Opportunity to contribute to charitable and community initiatives

If this is the opportunity for you, please contact Jodie Hodgson at Pertemps.