Site Installation Lead — Elevators & Escalators

KONE; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

KONE is seeking an on-site Site Supervisor in the UAE to lead elevator installation activities, ensure safety and quality, and coordinate with customers and subcontractors. You will oversee site readiness, organize resources, and drive continuous improvement in line with LEAN principles.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s in Engineering with at least 3 years’ Elevators & Escalators experience, and possess strong leadership, English and Arabic communication, and safety knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of Elevators & Escalators experience with a proven track record in a similar role.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to manage teams on-site.
• Customer-centric with excellent communication skills.
• Excellent health and safety knowledge is essential for this role.
• Good English and Arabic language skills are a must.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for safety, quality, and productivity during installation and handovers, and for corrective actions.
• Ensure correct KONE installation methods and tools are used and perform risk assessments where needed.
• Coordinate site preparations, readiness, customer deliverables, site visits, and audits.
• Verify site execution plan and manage field cost as part of the pre-delivery review.
• Plan installation activities, site storage, logistics, and resources; lead huddles to prevent interruptions.
• Manage quality, testing, handover to maintenance, and documentation of installation progress.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer focus

Safety compliance

Arabic language

English language

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

KONE is seeking an on-site Site Supervisor in the UAE to lead elevator installation activities, ensure safety and quality, and coordinate with customers and subcontractors. You will oversee site readiness, organize resources, and drive continuous improvement in line with LEAN principles.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s in Engineering with at least 3 years’ Elevators & Escalators experience, and possess strong leadership, English and Arabic communication, and safety knowledge.