Job Details
Job Location: London, UK
Department: Vertical Transportation
What You will Do
- Project Management & Consulting
- Manage lift and vertical transportation projects from planning through completion.
- Deliver modernisation projects, condition assessments, maintenance audits, inspections, and contract administration services.
- Coordinate project scope, schedules, budgets, deliverables, and stakeholder communications.
- Prepare technical reports, specifications, recommendations, and project documentation.
- Provide technical guidance relating to lifts, escalators, moving walkways, and associated systems.
- Monitor project progress and ensure quality standards and client expectations are achieved.
- Client Relationship Management
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients and industry partners.
- Act as a trusted technical advisor throughout project delivery.
- Identify opportunities to support clients with additional services.
- Participate in client meetings, presentations, and industry networking activities.
- Technical Expertise
- Conduct equipment surveys, inspections, audits, and condition assessments.
- Review maintenance contracts, performance data, and equipment lifecycle requirements.
- Prepare technical recommendations for repair, replacement, and modernisation programmes.
- Maintain knowledge of relevant regulations, standards, technologies, and industry best practices.
- Site & Field Activities
- Carry out site visits to occupied buildings and construction projects.
- Attend project meetings and inspections as required.
- Follow all applicable health and safety requirements and site procedures.
- Travel throughout the UK as required to support project and client needs.
What You will Bring
- Degree, HNC/HND, apprenticeship, or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Building Services, Construction, or a related discipline.
- 3+ years of experience within the lift or vertical transportation industry.
- Experience with lift modernisation projects, maintenance audits, condition assessments, inspections, or technical consulting.
- Strong understanding of lifts, escalators, moving walkways, and associated systems.
- Knowledge of relevant UK regulations and standards, including EN 81, LOLER, PUWER, and Building Regulations.
- Strong project management and organisational skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Ability to analyse technical information and develop practical recommendations.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
- Willingness to travel as required.
Why Work with Lerch Bates
- Competitive salary
- Company pension scheme
- Annual leave entitlement
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Career progression within a growing international consultancy
- Collaborative and supportive team environment
- Opportunity to work on complex and high-profile projects across the UK.
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