Hoare Lea
Vertical Transportation – Principal or Associate – Site Services
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Vertical Transportation – Principal or Associate – Site Services
Principal or Associate – Vertical Transportation (VT) | Hoare Lea
About Us
Hoare Lea is a human-centred and planet-conscious engineering consultancy. We deliver intelligent, sustainable solutions to complex design challenges across the built environment in the UK and internationally.
Our services range from acoustics, air quality, building services (MEP), fire, lighting, security, and sustainability. Our skilled teams combine technical expertise with creative problem-solving to create buildings that stand out in design and performance while serving the needs of the communities they impact.
We foster an inclusive environment where colleagues thrive personally and professionally. Our approach supports wellbeing, encourages individuality, and offers:
- 9-day fortnight flexible working
- Community groups, social events, and networking opportunities
- Extensive professional and technical development schemes
- Comprehensive benefits, including:
- Private medical cover
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice
- Stock options
- 25 days’ annual leave (increasing with tenure)
- Hybrid working models
About the Role
Location
Predominantly based in our London office (some international travel may be required).
Key Responsibilities
We are seeking a Principal or Associate to join our Vertical Transportation (VT) team, supporting a mix of site-based management (asset management, construction monitoring, witness testing) and project design. This is a client-facing role with opportunities for leadership within the discipline.
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Our portfolio spans:
- UK/European residential, science & research, commercial, retail, and Further Education projects
- Super-prime London developments
- Large-scale asset management and lift modernisation
- National lifecycle and asset management contracts (e.g., Plumtree Court, City of London asset management renovations)
Core Focus
In this role, you will:
- Lead technical deliveries across VT projects and contribute to bid presentations
- Represent the discipline with client-facing management, building long-term relationships and understanding technical needs
- Enhance client value through creative problem-solving and relationship nurturing
- Manage and mentor engineers in the discipline, improving team performance and business outcomes
- Ensure technical excellence, quality standards and risk mitigation throughout projects
- Represent VT expertise company-wide and act as a key knowledge point
Key Projects Supported
- Plumtree Court (developments of note)
- Asset management for high-value London assets
- Major European site modernisation and lift replacements
About You
Must-Have Qualifications & Experience
- NVQ 4 or equivalent recognised qualifications in lift engineering
- In-depth practical knowledge of lifts, escalators, and moving walks
- Experience in consultancy responsibilities in at least some of the areas:
- VT design & specification
- Surveying & reporting
- Project management
- Commissioning & validation
- Asset management
Ideal Candidate Attributes
- Strong leadership ability to develop and mentor junior engineers
- Experience managing client portfolios, achieving KPIs, and increasing revenue opportunities
- Mastery of UK/European codes and standards for VT
- Ability to negotiate scope, fees, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (architects, developers, property managers)
- Proven client & contractor communication skills
- Self-motivated, autonomous, and minimal need for supervision
- Experience bid-winning and workload management, meeting deadlines with high standards
- Cultivational skills to handle complex client relationships with non-adversarial tact
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Competencies
✔ Technical Expertise: SME-level knowledge of VT systems, safety, and technical codes ✔ Project Buy-Contractability: Ability to secure future work and manage VT-related scope ✔ Team Dynamics: Mentorship and peer development ✔ Business Acumen: Understanding growth opportunities and service expansion
How to Apply
Submit a CV profile via the Hoare Lea careers portal.
Recruitment Process
- Introduction Call (30 minutes) with our recruitment team
- Panel Interview (either virtual on Microsoft Teams or in-person at an office)
Accessibility Support
Hoare Lea welcomes requests for adjustments during recruitment, whether related to disability, neurodiversity, or other specific needs. Contact us if you require accommodations. Further information on data privacy can be found via updated terms here.
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