WSP in the Middle East
Senior / Principal Vertical Transportation Engineer (Dubai-Based, Relocation Required)
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WSP Middle East is seeking an experienced Senior / Principal Vertical Transportation Engineer to join us in UAE
This role will play a key part in the design, specification, coordination, and delivery of vertical transportation systems across a diverse portfolio of projects, including commercial, residential, mixed-use, aviation, hospitality, and major infrastructure developments.
You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams and clients, providing technical leadership and contributing to high-quality, compliant, and innovative VT solutions.
Responsibilities
- Lead and deliver the design and specification of vertical transportation systems, including lifts, escalators, moving walks, and specialist systems
- Prepare technical reports, drawings, schedules, and specifications in line with project requirements and relevant standards
- Review VT designs prepared by others, ensuring compliance with codes, standards, and best practice
- Coordinate with internal disciplines (MEP, Architecture, Structures, BIM) and external stakeholders
- Liaise with clients, architects, contractors, and VT suppliers throughout the project lifecycle
- Support tender evaluations, technical submissions, and contractor clarifications
- Provide site support, including inspections, testing, commissioning, and handover activities
- Contribute to mentoring and technical development of junior team members
- Support business development activities where required, including proposals and client presentations
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- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
- Minimum 8+ years’ professional experience in Vertical Transportation (VT) design and consultancy, preferably within the Middle East market
- Proven track record delivering VT systems on large-scale, complex developments, including high-rise, mixed-use, commercial, hospitality, and infrastructure projects
- Strong working knowledge of international and regional codes and standards, including EN, ISO, BS, and relevant local authority and civil defence requirements across the Middle East
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meeting programme, quality, and commercial expectations
- Effective client, authority, and stakeholder-management skills, with experience working within multidisciplinary consultancy teams
- Chartered Engineer status or active progress toward professional accreditation is highly desirable
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