Senior Engineer – Vertical Transportation (VT)

About the role

WSP Middle East is seeking an experienced Senior Engineer – Vertical Transportation (VT) to join us in the UAE. The 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.

Key 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.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 8+ years professional experience in vertical transportation 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 within multidisciplinary consultancy teams.
• Chartered Engineer status or active progress toward professional accreditation is highly desirable.

Required skills

• Design and specification of lifts, escalators, and moving walks.
• Knowledge of relevant codes and standards (EN, ISO, BS, local authority requirements).
• Use of BIM for coordination with other disciplines.
• Technical reporting and preparation of detailed drawings and schedules.