Overview

AtkinsRéalis Building Design Practice are looking for an experienced, motivated Senior/Principal Vertical Transportation (VT), lift and escalators Design Engineer to develop their career in a positive environment. This flexible and agile role can be based in one of our UK Offices to suit the successful candidate and presents the opportunity to join a national delivery team and work with designers across the UK and internationally through our Global Design Centre. The Building Design practice delivers VT engineering design solutions to clients across the UK, across markets including Aviation, Cities & Development, Defence, Education, Energy, Government and Transportation. The role can require both client-facing work and day-to-day design management of a varied project portfolio. Our focus is on developing staff to realise their full potential, with development plans geared to personal needs and abilities. The role offers developing technical skills on high-profile projects and potential to expand digital skills, contributing to a growing digital practice within a global organisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and specification of vertical transportation systems for commercial, residential, and mixed-use developments.
• Prepare technical reports, design documentation, and tender packages.
• Coordinate with Architects, Structural Engineers, and other disciplines to integrate VT systems into building designs.
• Conduct feasibility studies, traffic analysis, and performance assessments.
• Conduct site surveys and commissioning experience.
• Review and approve contractor submissions, shop drawings, and equipment selections.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Liaise with clients, suppliers, and regulatory bodies to ensure project objectives are met.
• Stay updated with relevant codes, standards, and emerging technologies in vertical transportation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering / NVQ Level 3 Lift & Escalator.
• Proven experience in vertical transportation design, ideally across multiple building types.
• Strong understanding of lift and escalator technologies, control systems, and safety standards.
• Familiarity with relevant codes and standards (e.g., EN 81, BS 5656, ISO standards).
• Experience in traffic simulation and analysis tools (e.g., Elevate, Liftdesigner).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Chartered Engineer status (or working towards) is desirable for Principal level.
• Experience working in a consultancy environment and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills and passion for innovation and continuous improvement.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

We're ranked as one of LinkedIn's Top 25 Companies, where UK professionals want to work and stay once they join. We've also made the Times Top 50 employers for women. Our Infrastructure team uses innovation, new approaches and the power of data to help our clients deliver end-to-end projects and programmes for essential future infrastructure. As work becomes more complex, our employees challenge the status quo. We're committed to engineering better for people and our planet, from our global Engineering Net-Zero programme to creating social value through EDAROTH community housing. We’re proud of our active employee networks creating awareness and allyship for our under-represented groups, and we support communities outside AtkinsRéalis, including schools, charities, ex-forces and professionals returning after career breaks. At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives, believing world-class talent flourishes with these differences.