Lift Engineer

Company Description Dunbar & Boardman (D&B), founded in the UK in 1981, is an independent specialist consultancy focused on Vertical Transportation and Façade Access services across the UK and global markets. The company supports a wide range of clients, including developers, architects, engineering consultants, contractors, asset owners, and operators throughout the entire building lifecycle. D&B’s services span feasibility, concept and detailed design, tender support, construction, commissioning, and ongoing asset management for lifts, escalators, moving walkways, and façade access systems. As a manufacturer-neutral consultancy, D&B prioritizes safety, performance, operational efficiency, maintainability, and lifecycle value in its recommendations. The firm is involved in diverse projects, including high-rise, supertall, residential, commercial, mixed-use, hospitality, healthcare, transport, and cultural developments.
Role Description The Lift Engineer role at Dunbar & Boardman is a full-time remote position responsible for supporting the design, technical assessment, and performance of lifting equipment across varied building projects. Day-to-day activities include reviewing lift designs and specifications, assessing traffic analysis outputs, and contributing to performance-based solutions for lifts, escalators, and moving walkways. The Lift Engineer will liaise with internal teams and external stakeholders to support tender evaluation, technical reviews, inspections, commissioning activities, and modernisation planning. The role involves preparing clear technical documentation, reports, and recommendations aligned with safety, regulatory requirements, and client objectives. The Lift Engineer is expected to collaborate effectively with colleagues and clients in different regions while maintaining high standards of professionalism and service.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
Demonstrated experience in Vertical Transportation (VT) design consultancy, including lifts, escalators, and moving walks for residential, commercial, hospitality, mixed-use, and high-rise developments.
Ability to develop lift and escalator design concepts, equipment schedules, technical specifications, design reports, and tender documentation.
Knowledge of lift traffic analysis, handling capacity, interval calculations, population assessments, and appropriate equipment selection.
Experience in coordinating lift shaft dimensions, pit depths, overhead clearances, machine rooms, structural openings, and equipment requirements with architectural, structural, and MEP design teams.
Ability to review architectural drawings, technical submissions, manufacturer specifications, and lift/escalator shop drawings.
Familiarity with applicable international standards and codes, including EN 81, ISO 8100, ASME A17.1/CSA B44, and relevant local authority requirements.
Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, for design calculations, technical schedules, and reporting.
Familiarity with lift traffic analysis and simulation software, such as Elevate or equivalent tools, would be an advantage.
Understanding of BIM coordination, Autodesk Revit, and multidisciplinary design workflows would be beneficial.
Experience across design stages, including Concept Design, Schematic Design, Detailed Design, Tender Documentation, and Construction Administration.
Strong technical writing, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to coordinate effectively with architects, engineers, project managers, and international clients.
Ability to manage multiple project deliverables, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary and geographically distributed teams.
Previous experience with a specialist VT consultancy, lift manufacturer design department, or engineering consultancy would be preferred.

Work arrangement
Yes