Job Description

Job Location: London, UKDepartment: Vertical Transportation

Lerch Bates is seeking a Lift Consultant to join our Vertical Transportation team. This role supports a broad range of vertical transportation projects.

As a Lift Consultant, you will serve as a trusted advisor to building owners, managing agents, architects, contractors, and project teams by providing technical expertise and practical solutions throughout the lifecycle of vertical transportation projects.

This position is ideal for professionals with experience in the lift industry who enjoy solving complex technical challenges, managing projects, and building strong client relationships.

About Lerch Bates

Lerch Bates is a global technical consulting firm helping clients improve the performance, safety, functionality, and value of buildings throughout their lifecycle.

For more than 75 years, we have partnered with owners, architects, developers, and project teams on complex projects worldwide. Our services span design, construction, investigation, repair, management, and modernisation, helping clients make informed decisions in an increasingly complex built environment.

What You’ll Do

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed in this position. They are not intended to prescribe or restrict the assignments that management may make.

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 achieve

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’ll 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

Core Values

Ownership • Community • Integrity • Respect • Optimism

Working Environment

Remote

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.