Vertical Transportation Team Leader - Building Services

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Vertical Transportation Team Leader – Building Services Brisbane, Queensland Competitive Salary Package + Benefits

Lead the future of vertical transportation in Brisbane’s booming skyline.
We are seeking an experienced Vertical Transportation Team Leader to head up our growing Vertical Transportation (VT) team in Brisbane.

This is a senior leadership role for a passionate engineer who wants to deliver high-quality lift, escalator, and moving walkway solutions on some of South East Queensland’s most exciting commercial, residential, healthcare, and mixed-use developments.

About the Role

As Team Leader, you will drive the technical excellence and commercial success of the Vertical Transportation discipline. You’ll manage a team of engineers and designers while playing a hands-on role in major projects from concept design through to construction and handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Vertical Transportation Engineers and Designers
• Oversee the design and specification of lifts, escalators, and vertical transportation systems
• Ensure compliance with relevant Australian Standards (AS 1735 series), NCC, and international best practices
• Manage client relationships, stakeholder engagement, and project deliverables
• Prepare technical reports, tender documentation, and performance specifications
• Conduct traffic analysis, system selection, and value engineering
• Support business development activities and contribute to winning new work
• Drive innovation in sustainable and smart vertical transportation solutions
• Collaborate closely with MEP, fire, structural, and architectural teams using BIM/Revit workflows

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related discipline)
• 8+ years’ experience in Vertical Transportation / Lift Engineering within the Australian building services industry
• Proven leadership experience managing a team of engineers
• Strong technical knowledge of lift traffic analysis, system design, and performance specifications
• Experience with major projects (high-rise, hospitals, airports, or large-scale developments)
• Proficiency in design software, including Revit MEP, AutoCAD, and specialist VT tools
• Excellent communication, client management, and commercial acumen
• CPEng or eligibility for chartered status is highly regarded

Why Join Us?

• Lead a growing Vertical Transportation team in one of Australia’s fastest-growing cities
• Work on landmark Brisbane and South East Queensland projects that shape the city’s skyline
• Genuine autonomy and opportunity to build and grow the discipline
• Attractive remuneration package including performance bonus, professional development, and flexible/hybrid working
• Supportive, collaborative culture with a strong focus on work-life balance

If you’re a technical leader with a passion for vertical transportation and ready to take the next step in your career, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact in Brisbane’s building services sector.

Why CSA Recruitment?

Craig Andresen has been a professional Recruitment Consultant since 2006 and has been deeply embedded in the Australian Building, Civil & Structural Engineering industries since 2012, so he's exceptionally well-positioned to assist you with your next career move.

If you would like to contact Craig Andresen regarding this role or anything else that may suit your skills & experience, please feel free to do so by following the details below:

craig@csarecruitment.com.au
0414 909 802
www.csarecruitment.com.au

Rest assured that CSA Recruitment treats all applications with the strictest confidence.

Please note that we are only accepting applications from candidates currently residing in Australia who possess the relevant skills & experience required.