Lift Engineer
Criterion Hospitality
Assess and improve residential lift systems, oversee contractors and ensure compliance.
9 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
London Area, United Kingdom
Field
Company Size
110 Employees
Service Specialisms
Hospitality Services
Project Management
Consulting
Design
Construction Management
Interior Design
Turnkey Solutions
Procurement
Sector Specialisms
Hospitality
Hotel Operations
Lifestyle Hotels
Urban Hospitality
Affordable Sleep-Centric Stays
Tech-Driven Hospitality
Hotel Management
Guest Experience
Role
What you would be doing
compliance
assessments
liaison
refurbishment
recommendations
contract review
- Ensure full compliance with UK legislation and industry standards (e.g., LOLER, EN81, British Standards).
- Conduct detailed assessments of existing lift systems, identifying maintenance requirements, compliance issues, and areas for improvement.
- Act as the liaison with contractors for timely resolution of urgent lift-related issues.
- Support and oversee major lift refurbishments and modernisation projects.
- Provide expert technical recommendations to improve lift performance, reliability, and safety.
- Review and assess current maintenance contracts to ensure best value for money.
- Collaborate with contracted lift maintenance providers to ensure they meet service level agreements (SLAs) and deliver consistent, high-quality service.
What you bring
nvq lift
driving licence
lift regulations
lift systems
lift engineering
communication
We are seeking a highly experienced Lift Engineer to join our team and make an immediate impact. The role involves assessing our existing lift portfolio—primarily across residential sites—identifying opportunities for improvement, and providing expert technical recommendations. You will also be responsible for overseeing contractor performance and ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks, and make well-informed decisions.
- Highly desirable: NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Lift Engineering, LEIA membership.
- Deep understanding of UK lift regulations, compliance frameworks, and health & safety legislation.
- Strong technical knowledge of lift systems, including diagnostics, repair, and preventive maintenance.
- Extensive experience in lift engineering across a range of suppliers, including MacPuarsa, Stannah, Kleemann, and Kollmorgen.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Highly desirable: Full UK driving licence and access to a personal vehicle.
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Company
Overview
Two dozen hotels
Managed Properties
The group manages a collection of boutique and rooftop venues in high-profile entertainment districts.
1920s-themed
Art Deco Rooftop Bar
A historic rooftop bar and restaurant atop a Leicester Square hotel blends classic design with modern hospitality.
- Breathes new life into overlooked urban buildings.
- Reimagines prime city-centre locations into vibrant, guest-focused lifestyle hotels and serviced apartments.
- Pioneers affordable, tech-driven, sleep-centric stays in key London hotspots like Piccadilly and Leicester Square.
- Runs self-serviced apartments in Piccadilly Circus, combining contemporary living with full hospitality support.
- Acquires and repurposes buildings under a growth-oriented expansion strategy.
- transform underutilised buildings into thriving lifestyle hotels
- fostering sustainable growth and revitalising urban spaces
- ambitious expansion plans focused on innovation, efficiency, and environmental responsibility
- exceptional guest experiences and long‑term value creation
- pioneering affordable, sleep‑centric, tech‑driven stays in prime city locations
2050
Net Zero Target
The company has set a goal to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, aligning with global sustainability efforts.
8,500 Rooms
Portfolio Scale
The company manages a portfolio of 24 hotels encompassing 8,500 rooms, focusing on sustainability across its operations.
- Managing expansion with a focus on environmental responsibility
- Transforming existing buildings (adaptive reuse) to reduce embodied carbon
- Zedwell brand emphasizes efficiency and tech-driven operations for sustainability
- Commitment to Science-Based Targets for emissions reduction
- Utilizes hotel industry-aligned net zero methodology covering Scope 1, 2 & 3 emissions
- Active pursuit of renewable energy procurement and energy-efficiency initiatives
- No publicly stated DEI strategy or gender-related statistics found
- No data-driven DEI outcomes or targets available in official sources
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