Construction Manager

KONE Corporation; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

25 days holiday

Volunteer day

Pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Disability insurance

Life assurance

Private medical insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Discounts & cashback platform

Hybrid working

Job summary

KONE México is seeking a Construction Manager to lead lifts modernisation and installation projects across Yorkshire or the North West. You will oversee start-up, planning, resourcing and subcontractor management, while maintaining clear client communication and ensuring safety standards on site.

Ideal candidates will have strong leadership, experience in construction or engineering sectors, and a track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Experience leading construction projects in lift/industrial sectors.
• Strong safety knowledge and compliance.
• Ability to manage multi-stakeholder interfaces and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from sales/installation hand-over to completion at handover to customer and Maintenance.
• Oversee start-up, reviews, reporting, and planning of resources.
• Lead installation teams and subcontractors; ensure sufficient resources and motivation.
• Maintain proactive customer communication and stakeholder management.
• Own project financials including cash flow and change orders.

Skills

People leadership

Customer relations

Financial planning

Health & Safety

Driving licence

Lift experience

Job description

At KONE, our mission is to improve the flow of urban life. As a global leader in the lift and escalator industry, KONE provides lifts, escalators and automatic doors, as well as solutions for maintenance and modernisation to add value to buildings throughout their life cycle. Through more effective People Flow®, we make people's journeys safe, convenient and reliable, in taller, smarter buildings. ue to some exciting projects, KONE is looking for a Construction Manager to join our Lifts Modernisation & Installation team. This role offers location flexibility, with coverage across either Yorkshire or the North West, depending on where you are based. Construction Manager is accountable for managing the scope, schedule and budget of the assigned projects. Manager acts as the KONE interface to customer and other stakeholders during the project with primary focus on customer satisfaction and KONE profitability.

Key accountabilities at the role:

• Manage projects from sales/installation hand-over to completion at handover to customer and Maintenance
• Responsible for successful project start-up, project reviews, project reporting and facilitating
• Responsible for site preparations and readiness, storage and logistics, and needed resources and tools
• Lead and manage the installation team, including subcontractors, plan and ensure sufficient project resourcing and competences, responsible for site operatives’ motivation
• Accountable for proactively managing customer communication throughout the project, ensure professional stakeholder management
• Accountable for the project’s financial planning and forecasting, cash flow management and revenue management (capitalizing on change order opportunities)
• Create and maintain safety and security awareness amongst employees and subcontractors in the project. Ensure following of KONE's and customer’s safety and security policies

Skills and experience:

• People management / Leadership
• Customer and Sub-contractor Relationship management
• Financial project planning, cost control
• Excellent health and safety knowledge is essential for this role
• Driving Licence
• Lift experience is plus but not mandatory – we are calling for applications from Engineering or Construction industries

What’s in it for you?

KONE provides a competitive salary and benefits including annual bonus up to 20%,

• Company car
• 25 Days Holiday
• 1 Volunteering Day
• Company Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Prolonged disability insurance (PDI)
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• KONE Discounts and cashback platform
• Hybrid Working

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Wir bei KONE konzentrieren uns auf die Schaffung einer innovativen und partnerschaftlichen Arbeitskultur, in der wir den Beitrag jedes einzelnen wertschätzen. Die Mitarbeiterbindung ist für uns ein Schwerpunktbereich und wir ermutigen unsere Mitarbeiter, sich einzubringen sowie Informationen und Ideen auszutauschen. Nachhaltigkeit ist ein integraler Bestandteil unserer Kultur und der täglichen Arbeit. Wir befolgen ethische Geschäftspraktiken und haben es uns zum Ziel gesetzt, eine Kultur des Miteinander aufzubauen, in der Kollegen einander vertrauen und sich respektieren und in der gute Leistung anerkannt wird. Als Unternehmen, das einen großartigen Arbeitsplatz bietet, sind wir darauf stolz, eine Vielzahl von Erfahrungen und Möglichkeiten anzubieten, mit deren Hilfe Sie Ihre beruflichen und persönlichen Ziele erreichen und ein gesundes, ausgeglichenes Leben genießen können.

Weitere Informationen finden Sie unter https://kone.com/global/en/careers.html

Bei KONE ist es unser Ziel, die Zukunft der Städte zu gestalten. Als globaler Marktführer in der Aufzugs- und Fahrtreppenbranche bewegen wir täglich zwei Milliarden Menschen und machen ihre Wege mit intelligentem und nachhaltigem People Flow® sicher, komfortabel und zuverlässig. Im Jahr 2025 erzielte KONE einen Umsatz von 11,2 Milliarden Euro und beschäftigte Ende des Jahres über 60.000 Mitarbeitende in fast 70 Ländern. Die KONE-Aktien der Klasse B sind an der Nasdaq Helsinki in Finnland notiert.