Senior Engineer – Vertical Transportation (VT)

Job Description

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

You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams and clients, providing technical leadership and contributing to high‑quality, compliant, and innovative VT solutions.

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

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline

Minimum 8+ years’ professional experience in Vertical Transportation (VT) 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, with experience working within multidisciplinary consultancy teams

Chartered Engineer status or active progress toward professional accreditation is highly desirable