Senior or Principal Engineer - Vertical Transportation – Site Services

Overview

Senior or Principal Engineer
Vertical Transportation – Site Services
Manchester/North

Hoare Lea is a human-centric and planet-conscious engineering consultancy. We offer intelligent and sustainable solutions to complex design challenges for the built environment throughout the UK and further afield. We provide a wide range of engineering and consultancy services, including vertical transportation, acoustics, air quality, building services (MEP), fire, lighting, security and sustainability. We work with highly skilled teams to bring buildings to life and ensure that designs are outstanding and operations meet community needs.

We are committed to creating an environment where everyone can realise their unique potential. Joining Hoare Lea provides opportunities to participate in our 9-day fortnight scheme, thriving community groups, varied social and networking events, and extensive professional and technical development schemes. We offer an extensive benefits package, including private medical cover, electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, stock options, and up to 30 days of annual leave.

We aim to enable everyone to develop their knowledge, give their best, and enjoy what they do.

We have a brand-new opportunity for a Senior or Principal VT Services Engineer to join our Vertical Transportation team, preferably based from our Manchester office, but we would consider other locations in the North of England. This role will primarily support site-based activities (asset management, construction monitoring, witness testing, etc.) and will also involve project design and client-facing responsibilities.

We have a proven track record working within the Residential, Science & Research, Commercial, Retail, Transport and Further Education sectors with a varied portfolio of projects both in the UK and internationally. You will join a collaborative, knowledgeable, highly engaged team with a supportive, flexible, and high-performing work culture.

We work closely as a team to deliver a consistent high-quality service. In this key and varied role, you can expect to:

• Respond to clients’ needs
• Oversee site progress
• Testing and commissioning activities
• Survey and report on existing equipment
• Develop and produce reports, specifications and provide expert guidance
• Lead small projects and support larger projects with construction values that can exceed £200million (dependent on experience)

To be successful in this role you’ll need:

• Industry recognised qualifications, at least NVQ3 in lift engineering
• Practical knowledge of lifts, escalators and moving walks
• Good IT knowledge
• High level understanding of VT engineering and practical application of codes and standards
• Ability to lead projects; manage your own time and deadlines (dependent on level of experience)
• Appreciation of client needs and ability to communicate with architects, property developers, building managers and other team members
• Team player with a can-do attitude, willingness to help others and eager to learn
• Autonomous approach with minimal supervision (dependent on level of experience)

Previous consultancy or contracting experience in VT Design & Specification, Surveying & Reporting, Project Management, Commissioning and Validation, Facilities Management is not a prerequisite but would be an advantage.

To apply simply complete a CV profile and submit your application, or for further information please contact  If shortlisted, a recruitment team member will arrange an introductory call (about 30 minutes) to discuss the role and your experience in more detail. Successful candidates will be invited to attend a panel interview, either via Microsoft Teams or in person at one of our offices.

If there are adjustments or accommodations that we can put in place to help you participate and give your best at any stage of the recruitment process (whether relating to disability, neurodivergence or anything else) please let us know.

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