Construction Manager- Heathrow (Nights)

KONE; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

KONE is seeking a Construction Manager for night shifts to oversee lift modernization projects at Heathrow. This role requires strong leadership, financial planning expertise, and excellent health and safety knowledge. The position supports project success through effective team management and customer communication while upholding KONE's commitment to safety and satisfaction.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Strong progression programmes

Training opportunities

25 Days Holiday

Company Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Experience in leadership roles within project management.
• Strong background in financial planning and cost control.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage lifts modernization and field replacement projects.
• Ensure customer satisfaction and effective communication throughout projects.
• Conduct project reporting and financial management.

Skills

People management

Strong organising skills

Customer focus

Financial project planning

Excellent health and safety knowledge

Education

Engineering or Construction background

SMSTS, CSCS card

Tools

Driving Licence

Job description

Job Description

KONE is currently looking for a Construction Manager- working nights from 6pm-6am supporting our Heathrow team.

Construction / Installation Manager is accountable for managing the scope, schedule and budget of the assigned projects, acts as the KONE interface to customers and other stakeholders with primary focus at customer satisfaction and KONE profitability.

Key accountabilities at the role:

• Manage Lifts modernisation and Field replacement 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

• Strong organising skills

• Customer focus

• Financial project planning, cost control

• Lift experience is a plus, but not mandatory – we are calling for applications from Engineering or Construction industries

• Excellent health and safety knowledge

• SMSTS, CSCS card

• Driving Licence

• Good written and spoken English

We offer a range of fantastic benefits:

• Salary depending on experience

• Private Medical Insurance

• Strong and clear progression programmes so that you can reach your full potential

• Training - KONE have a learning tool that allows you to apply for various courses that can increase your knowledge and progression potential.

• 25 Days Holiday

• Company Pension Scheme

• Employee Assistance Programme

• PDI

• Life Assurance

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