Vertical Transportation Consultant

Vertical Transportation Consultant

Location: Cardiff (Hybrid / Field‑based depending on client needs)
Sector: Lift & Escalator Consultancy / Engineering
Employment Type: Full‑time

Role Overview

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Vertical Transportation Consultant to join a growing consultancy team. The role combines technical assessment, design, project management and client account management across a range of lift and escalator projects. You will work closely with major clients, contractors and internal teams to deliver high‑quality consultancy services.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct site surveys, evaluations and condition assessments of lift and escalator installations
• Produce clear, accurate client reports with recommendations and technical solutions
• Prepare technical and performance specifications for refurbishment and new installations
• Analyse contractor proposals and compile tender evaluation reports
• Manage projects from design through to installation and completion
• Carry out quality audits on existing installations and produce maintenance reports
• Undertake principal designer duties in line with relevant regulations
• Manage client accounts, ensuring contractors deliver agreed services
• Prepare fee proposals, handle invoicing and support credit control activities
• Support business development by identifying and generating new clients and projects
• Produce Excel‑based reports, graphs and data analysis
• Proofread technical documentation and ensure accuracy
• Assist with debt chasing where required
• Support completion of PQQs, tender documents and related submissions

Essential Criteria

• Previous operational experience within the lift industry
• BTEC HNC (Mechanical or Electrical) or higher engineering qualification
• Experience managing major national client accounts or portfolios
• Knowledge of MF/1 contract documentation
• Strong background in vertical transportation (lifts/escalators)
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Experience in lift management and contractor oversight
• Commercial awareness, including sales or client‑facing experience
• Health & Safety qualification (minimum EOR202 - Safe Working on Lifts)
• Proven ability to produce high‑quality client reports

Desirable Criteria

• Experience conducting traffic analysis
• Qualified and experienced Lift Engineer (NVQ4 Technician or equivalent)

Benefits

A competitive salary and benefits package is available, including:

• Minimum 33 days holiday (including public holidays)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Salary exchange options (holiday buy/sell, cycle to work, pension schemes)
• Incentive schemes
• Wellbeing support including EAP, dental and occupational health
• Hybrid or home‑working options depending on role
• Company car or car allowance (role‑dependent)
• Private medical insurance (role‑dependent)

Diversity & Inclusion

The organisation is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. All employees are expected to uphold the company's values and code of ethics.

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