Construction Manager – Lifts & Escalators (South West)

KONE; West of England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + bonus

Company car / allowance

KONE van (where applicable)

Door-to-door travel pay

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Company pension

Life Assurance & Employee Assistance

Personal Development Incentive (PDI)

Cycle to Work scheme

Access to learning platform & career进

Job summary

KONE is seeking a Construction Manager to lead installation operations across Bristol and the South West. You will oversee multiple lift and escalator installation projects, ensuring delivery is safe, efficient, and of the highest quality.

This leadership role requires collaboration with engineers, project managers and stakeholders to ensure projects finish on time and within budget while upholding KONE’s safety-first culture. You’ll develop teams and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in construction or installation management (lifts/escalators or similar).
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Solid understanding of health & safety regulations in construction.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Commercial awareness and problem-solving mindset.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage installation teams across multiple sites
• Ensure all projects are delivered in line with KONE safety and quality standards
• Drive productivity, efficiency, and continuous improvement
• Manage project timelines, resources, and budgets
• Build strong relationships with customers, contractors, and internal teams
• Support and develop engineers through coaching and performance management
• Ensure compliance with all health & safety regulations
• Identify risks and proactively implement solutions

Skills

Leadership

People management

Health & safety knowledge

Multi-project management

Communication skills

Full UK driving licence

Job description

KONE is seeking a Construction Manager to lead installation operations across Bristol and the South West. You will oversee multiple lift and escalator installation projects, ensuring delivery is safe, efficient, and of the highest quality.

This leadership role requires collaboration with engineers, project managers and stakeholders to ensure projects finish on time and within budget while upholding KONE’s safety-first culture. You’ll develop teams and drive continuous improvement.