Engineering Design & Compliance Manager - Lift or Building Services Exp

The Role at a Glance:

Dartford + Frequent Site Travel

Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits Package inc Car Allowance

Reporting to:
Major Works Director

Company: Pioneer of the British lift industry. Formerly part of global brand Otis. Private Equity-backed by R Capital since 2025. Independent specialist in lift installation, maintenance, repair and modernisation

Pedigree: Clients include national retail chains, major hospitals, facilities management providers and MOD sites

Culture: Safety, Ethics & Quality Focused

Qualifications: Degree or HNC/HND in Mechanical, Electrical or Lift Engineering (desirable)

• Degree or HNC/HND in Mechanical, Electrical, or Lift Engineering (or equivalent).
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in the lift or building services industry, with proven technical and compliance expertise.
• In-depth understanding of EN81, LOLER, PUWER, CDM, EH&S and other lift industry standards.
• Demonstrated experience in design review, project engineering, and technical governance.
• Proven ability to manage technical teams and influence cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills — able to explain complex technical issues clearly.
• CAD and digital design tools proficiency desirable.
• NEBOSH or IOSH qualification advantageous.

• Access to Discounts Platform
• Holiday – 25 days per year plus bank holidays
• Wellness (Day
  1) - Employee Assistance Programme
• Death in Service (Day
  1) 3x Salary
  - Canada Life
• Sickness Scheme
  - Discretionary
• Family Policies
  - Enhanced maternity and paternity provision subject to service
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

• Join a respected, PE-backed engineering services business with ambitious growth plans
• Play a visible role shaping engineering standards and technical governance
• Opportunity to influence quality, compliance and operational excellence across the business
• Supportive, technically focused and safety-led culture
• Work alongside experienced engineering professionals within a collaborative environment
• Be part of a business investing heavily in its people, systems and future growth

Ready to play a key role in the next chapter of Liftec’s growth?

Reporting to the Major Works Director, you will act as the technical authority across design, engineering standards, quality and compliance functions throughout the business.

You’ll lead technical review activity across lift modernisation and installation projects, ensuring designs, installations and operational activity comply fully with EN81, LOLER, PUWER, CDM and wider regulatory frameworks.

Working closely with engineers, project managers, operational teams and leadership, you’ll provide expert technical guidance, support continuous improvement initiatives and help strengthen engineering consistency, quality and safety across the organisation.

You’ll also play a key role in mentoring teams, supporting technical development and ensuring robust engineering governance processes are maintained throughout project delivery and field operations.

Apply now to explore this opportunity in confidence.