Construction Manager, Partial mods, Lifts

At KONE, we shape the future of cities. As a global leader in the lift and escalator industry, KONE provides lifts and escalators, as well as solutions for maintenance and modernisation to add value to buildings throughout their life cycle.

We are currently seeking a Construction Manager to join our Lift Modernisation team, supporting exciting projects across the North East and Yorkshire.

As a Construction Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the scope, schedule, and budget of lift repair and modernisation projects. You will act as the primary KONE interface for customers and stakeholders, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and project profitability.

Key accountabilities at the role:

Manage projects from sales to completion at handover to customer and maintenance

Responsible for successful project start-up, project reviews, project reporting and documentation

Oversee site preparations and readiness, storage and logistics, and needed resources and tools

Ensure compliance with KONE methods and conduct thorough risk assessments

Lead and manage the team of engineers, including subcontractors, plan and ensure sufficient project resourcing and competences and team motivation

Maintain proactive communication with customers and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle

Driving collaboration with all stakeholders, including project co-ordinators, project support, customers, other business lines, engineers and subcontractors.

Promote and enforce safety and security awareness among employees and subcontractors, ensuring adherence to KONE and customer safety and security policies

Skills and experience:

Proven leadership and people management skills

Strong customer and subcontractor relationship management

Excellent planning and organising skills

Good written and spoken English

Excellent health and safety knowledge

Full UK driving licence

CSCS card, SMSTS, or SSSTS certifications are advantageous, but not mandatory

Experience in lift projects is advantageous but not essential – applications are welcome from candidates with engineering or construction backgrounds

We offer a range of fantastic benefits:

Excellent salary available depending on experience

Annual bonus up to 20%

Company electric car

Private Medical Insurance

Company Pension Scheme

Prolonged disability insurance (PDI)

KONE Healthcare plan and KONE dental plan

Life Assurance

Gym membership

Employee Assistance Programme

25 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays + 1 Volunteering Day

KONE Discounts and cashback platform

Give As You Earn, which allows to make tax-efficient charity donations

Cycle to Work Scheme

In addition, we offer strong and clear progression programmes so that you can reach your full potential. To support your learning, you will have access to our learning tool that allows you to apply for various courses that can increase your knowledge and progression potential.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.

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