Lift Consultant

Job DetailsJob 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 projects involving lifts, escalators, moving walkways, modernisation programmes, equipment condition assessments, maintenance audits, design consulting, and contract administration services.

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 will Do:

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the diverse 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 achieved.

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 of 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 will 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.

Be more than just an employee…

Lerch Bates is 100% employee-owned! Our employee-owners bring a distinct “we own what we do” brand of technical consulting to every project and partnership. When you work with us, you join a company with an ownership mindset. Expect responsibility, service, and performance in everything we do. So, what does that mean for you? After a certain service time, you are eligible for stock ownership, which essentially works as an additional wealth accumulation and/or retirement account!

Core Values

Ownership • Community • Integrity • Respect • Optimism