Vertical Transport Solutions – Sydney CBD NSW

Vertical Transport Solutions Pty Ltd (VTS) is a leading provider of escalator and elevator installations, servicing, and modernisation works.

Due to continued growth, we are seeking a skilled and experienced Engineering Professional to join our team for an immediate start. This role offers a technically diverse setting working across complex mechanical and electromechanical systems within the vertical transport industry.

Key Responsibilities

As an Engineering Professional with VTS, you will:

Project Delivery and Programme Management

- Develop and maintain Microsoft Project programmes for elevator installation, modernisation and removal projects, incorporating engineering milestones and installation sequencing.
- Monitor progress, identify technical risks and programme deviations, and recommend corrective actions to maintain quality and delivery outcomes.
- Coordinate day-to-day client communications on technical requirements, installation progress and variations.

Quality Assurance and Engineering Compliance

- Develop and maintain a QA/QC manual, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), non-conformance reporting and corrective action procedures.
- Conduct site inspections to verify works conform to approved drawings, specifications and applicable standards.
- Investigate non-conformances and recommend corrective measures to improve outcomes and minimise rework.

Engineering Design Coordination and Technical Analysis

- Use AutoCAD to review, prepare and coordinate drawings for installations, shaft modifications, doorway enlargements, car interior fit-outs and as-built documentation.
- Assess existing site conditions,



equipment interfaces and dimensional constraints, and develop practical solutions for non-standard configurations.
- Maintain drawing registers and version control, and evaluate technical variations and design changes.

Safety Management

- Integrate engineering considerations into project safety planning for work in lift shafts, machine rooms and pits.
- Prepare and maintain SWMS, method statements and risk assessment registers in line with WHS obligations.
- Coordinate with trade teams and subcontractors so technical requirements and safety controls are understood and applied.

Budget, Procurement and Subcontractor Management

- Monitor project costs against budgets, assess cost variations and support forecasting, progress claims and client invoicing.
- Develop procurement registers and coordinate the procurement of materials and equipment.
- Review scopes of work and monitor subcontractor performance against technical, quality and milestone requirements.

Engineering Process Improvement and Knowledge Transfer

- Develop standardised engineering templates, procedures, inspection checklists and documentation systems.
- Analyse recurring installation issues and quality defects, and recommend improvements to reduce rework and improve efficiency.




- Prepare technical documentation and training materials, and represent VTS professionally with clients and stakeholders.

Qualifications and Skills

Qualifications

- Tertiary engineering qualification relevant to the position’s technical responsibilities.

Experience

- Minimum 5 years of experience in related engineering projects, preferably involving elevator and escalator installation, modernisation or associated building systems.
- Demonstrated experience in engineering quality assurance, inspection and testing procedures, technical compliance and non-conformance management.

Technical Skills

- Proficiency in AutoCAD for engineering drawing review, design coordination, technical documentation and as-built records.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Project for programme scheduling, milestone tracking and resource planning.
- Knowledge of relevant technical standards, equipment specifications and WHS requirements applicable to elevator and escalator works.
- Experience preparing technical documentation, method statements and engineering reports, and coordinating multidisciplinary project teams.

Additional Requirements

- Robust analytical, problem-solving and technical communication skills
- Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a team environment

What We Offer

- Competitive salary and benefits
- Opportunities for skill development and professional growth
- Supportive work environment focused on safety and quality

Summary of Role Requirements

- Flexible hours available
- At least 5 years of relevant work experience required

📌 Engineering Professional (Sydney)
🏢 Vertical Transport Solutions
📍 Sydney