Construction manager, Escalators

KONE; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in the lift and escalator industry is seeking a Construction Manager in Birmingham to oversee escalator installation and modernization projects. The role requires proven leadership skills, excellent planning abilities, and a full UK driving license. The ideal candidate will ensure customer satisfaction, manage project resources, and enforce safety policies. A competitive salary and extensive benefits are provided.

Benefits

Excellent salary depending on experience

Annual bonus up to 20%

Company car

Private Medical Insurance

Company Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Gym membership

25 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays + 1 Volunteering Day

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and people management skills.
• Strong customer and subcontractor relationship management.
• Excellent health and safety knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from sales/installation hand-over to completion.
• Ensure compliance with installation methods and conduct risk assessments.
• Lead and manage the team of engineers and subcontractors.

Skills

Leadership and people management

Customer relationship management

Planning and organising

Written and spoken English

Health and safety knowledge

Driving licence

Education

CSCS card, SMSTS, or SSSTS certifications

Job description

Overview

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 aConstruction Manager to join our Escalator team, supporting exciting projects across the UK.

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

Responsibilities

• 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 documentation
• Oversee site preparations and readiness, storage and logistics, and needed resources and tools
• Ensure compliance with KONE installation 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
• 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
• CSCS card, SMSTS, or SSSTS certifications are advantageous, but not mandatory
• Full UK driving licence
• Prior experience in escalator projects is beneficial; however, candidates with backgrounds in engineering or construction are encouraged to apply

Benefits

• Excellent salary available depending on experience
• Annual bonus up to 20%
• Company 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.

Read more on www.kone.com/careers