Senior / Principal Engineer – Vertical Transportation (VT)

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver the design and specification of vertical transportation systems, including lifts, escalators, moving walks, and specialist systems
• Prepare technical reports, drawings, schedules, and specifications in line with project requirements and relevant standards
• Review VT designs prepared by others, ensuring compliance with codes, standards, and best practice
• Coordinate with internal disciplines (MEP, Architecture, Structures, BIM) and external stakeholders
• Liaise with clients, architects, contractors, and VT suppliers throughout the project lifecycle
• Support tender evaluations, technical submissions, and contractor clarifications
• Provide site support, including inspections, testing, commissioning, and handover activities
• Contribute to mentoring and technical development of junior team members
• Support business development activities where required, including proposals and client presentations

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
• Minimum 6+ years’ professional experience in Vertical Transportation (VT) design and consultancy, preferably within the Middle East market
• Proven track record delivering VT systems on large‑scale, complex developments, including high‑rise, mixed‑use, commercial, hospitality, and infrastructure projects
• Strong working knowledge of international and regional codes and standards, including EN, ISO, BS, and relevant local authority and civil defence requirements across the Middle East
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meeting programme, quality, and commercial expectations
• Effective client, authority, and stakeholder‑management skills, with experience working within multidisciplinary consultancy teams
• Chartered Engineer status or active progress toward professional accreditation is highly desirable