Construction Manager (Lifts) in G1, Glasgow, Glasgow City

Energy Jobline CVL; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global company in lifts and escalators is seeking a Construction Manager to oversee lift installation projects in Scotland. The role requires strong leadership skills and financial project management. Key benefits include a competitive salary, annual bonus, company car, and hybrid working options. You will ensure customer satisfaction and manage project teams effectively.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus up to 20%

Company car

25 days holiday and 8 bank holidays

Hybrid working

Private medical insurance

GymFlex membership

Qualifications

• Experience in Engineering or Construction industries.
• Lift experience is a plus, but not mandatory.
• Ability to manage teams and projects effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage lifts installation and modernisation projects.
• Ensure project start-up, reviews, and reporting.
• Proactively manage customer communication throughout the project.

Skills

People management / Leadership

Strong organising skills

Customer focus

Financial project planning, cost control

Excellent health and safety knowledge

Good written and spoken English

Tools

CSCS card

SMSTS, SSSTS certification

Driving licence

Job description

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.

We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

At KONE we shape the future of cities. 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.

Job Description

KONE is looking for a Construction Manager to join our Lift installation team in Scotland. As a Construction / Lift Installation Manager, you will be accountable for managing scope, schedule and budget of the assigned projects, act as the KONE interface to customers and other stakeholders with primary focus on customer satisfaction and KONE profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Manages lifts installation and modernisation projects from sales/installation hand‑over to completion at handover to customer and maintenance.
• Is responsible for successful project start‑up, project reviews, project reporting and facilitating.
• Is responsible for site preparations and readiness, storage and logistics, and needed resources and tools.
• Requests materials to site, confirms the delivery.
• Is accountable for using correct KONE installation methods and proper risk assessment.
• Leads and manages the installation team, including subcontractors, plans and ensures sufficient project resourcing and competences, is responsible for site operatives’ motivation.
• Proactively manages customer communication throughout the project, ensures professional stakeholder management.
• Is accountable for the project’s financial planning and forecasting, cash flow management and revenue management (capitalizing on change order opportunities).
• Creates and maintains safety and security awareness amongst employees and subcontractors in the project. Ensures 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
• CSCS card
• SMSTS, SSSTS certification
• Driving licence
• Good written and spoken English

Benefits

• KONE provides a competitive salary and benefits, including annual bonus up to 20%, company car, 25 days holiday and 8 bank holidays, 1 volunteering day, company pension scheme, employee assistance programme, life assurance, private medical insurance, GymFlex membership, dental insurance, Kone discounts, prolonged insurance (PDI), long service awards, hybrid working, 24/7 GP support & wellbeing access.

Additional Information

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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