Vertical Transportation Engineer - Site

Please find below the proposed scope of services for the Vertical Transportation (Lift) Engineer:

• Review all Vertical Transportation (Lift) documentation, including Pre-Qualification Submittals, Material Submittals, Shop Drawings, Design Calculations, Method Statements, Material Inspection Requests (MIRs), and Site Inspection Requests (SIRs).
• Ensure that all submittals comply with the project specifications, applicable codes and standards, and local authority requirements.
• Provide technical reviews, comments, and recommendations to facilitate timely approval and implementation of the Vertical Transportation systems.
• Coordinate with the Contractor regarding procurement, installation, testing, and commissioning activities for all lift and vertical transportation systems.
• Review and witness factory inspections, material deliveries, site installations, testing, and commissioning works as required.
• Monitor the progress of Vertical Transportation works and identify any technical or schedule-related issues.
• Coordinate and facilitate all required third-party inspections, certifications, and approvals.
• Liaise with the relevant local authorities to ensure compliance and obtain all necessary approvals, permits, and clearances.
• Attend project meetings and provide technical support to the supervision team on all Vertical Transportation-related matters.
• Review and verify operation and maintenance manuals, as-built drawings, warranties, and handover documentation prior to project completion.

The proposed Vertical Transportation (Lift) Engineer should meet the following minimum qualification and experience requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in the design, review, installation, testing, and commissioning of Vertical Transportation Systems (elevators, escalators, and specialized lifting systems).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a consultant/site supervision role on large-scale residential, commercial, mixed-use, hospitality, or high-rise developments.
• Thorough knowledge of international standards and codes related to Vertical Transportation Systems, including EN, ISO, ASME, and local authority requirements.
• Proven experience in reviewing and approving pre-qualification documents, material submittals, shop drawings, design calculations, method statements, MIRs, and SIRs.
• Experience in witnessing factory acceptance tests (FAT), site acceptance tests (SAT), testing, commissioning, and final handover procedures.
• Familiarity with authority approval processes and coordination with relevant stakeholders, contractors, suppliers, and third-party inspection agencies.
• Strong technical, communication, coordination, and report-writing skills.
• UAE project experience is highly desirable.