Who You Are You are a dedicated and highly experienced principal lift engineer with a background in designing and maintaining lifts. You have a strong commitment to fairness, equality, and public service, and you work well collaboratively to create equitable working environments. You are a leader who can inspire and empower a team, managing projects efficiently and maintaining high standards of health and safety. What the Job Involves As the Principal Lift Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring that all lifts serving Islington’s housing accommodation are well-maintained. This involves developing and following a cyclical capital works program for lift maintenance and replacement. You will manage the lift maintenance budget, lead large and complex lift projects, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards. Additionally, you will prepare technical reports, liaise with stakeholders, and ensure excellent communication. You will coordinate with various departments and oversee the work of contractors and lift inspectors. Skills Programmes of work and project management Lift engineering design work Technical knowledge for refurbishment and maintenance Building services statutory regulations expertise Commercial acumen for procurement Technical problem-solving Report writing Team coordination and resource management Contractor and consultant liaison