Senior Vertical Transportation VT Consultant

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WSP in the Middle East is seeking for a Consultant to Senior Consultant - Vertical Transportation (VT) to join our team in the UAE.

We're looking for a professional with at least 10 years of experience in the Lift and Escalator Industry, specializing in Vertical Transportation Consultancy, Lift Design, and Traffic Simulation.

The ideal candidate will have expertise in EN81, ASME codes, and local building codes. Responsibilities include developing VT design concepts, calculating lift specifications, and attending client and design team meetings.

Your new role, what's involved?

• Advanced knowledge and experience in utilizing lift traffic design software (Elevate), CAD, BIM, Revit, Microsoft Office suite of programs.
• To produce efficient VT solutions for the client.
• Responsible to produce technical reports to illustrate the design to the client and his representatives.
• Responsible for attending and coordination meetings with the project design team, VT supplier, and specialist subcontractors to ensure that the intended design is appropriately implemented.
• Liaison and coordination with all applicable Local Authority Departments and stakeholders to obtain approval at all stages of the project.
• Coordination with other Discipline Engineers (Architectural, Structural, Telecoms, IT, Mechanical and Electrical) as applicable.
• Participation in design review/clarification meetings and workshops and client presentations.
• Liaise with VT suppliers to ensure adherence to standards and scope of works required by client.
  
  

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Extensive experience in designing vertical transportation systems for diverse building types and sectors, with a strong understanding of VT codes, standards, and local building regulations.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, reviews, and deadlines, while adapting to changing demands.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and sound judgment in delivering technical solutions.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team and engage effectively with clients.
• Proficient in English (both written and spoken), with a focus on continuous learning and professional development.
  
  

What's in it for you?

What if we can have work-life balance? What if we can be rewarded in ways that support our individual needs? What if we can be accepted for who we are? Here at WSP – we can!

WSP recognizes that work is only one part of our lives and making time for the other things in our life is important – be that our families, our friends or ourselves. So, if working from home, working part-time or having flexible start and finish time will help with this let us know as part of your application.

As well as rewarding you with competitive pay, WSP offers standard benefits including first class medical cover, generous days annual leave, and paid professional subscriptions.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

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