Construction Manager- M4 Corridor

KONE; Woking; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Company car

Private medical insurance

25 days holiday

Company pension

Life assurance

Employee assistance

Personal development

Cycle to work

Ongoing learning

Career progression

Job summary

KONE is seeking a Construction Manager to lead installation operations across a key region, overseeing multiple projects and driving performance to deliver on time and to budget.

You will collaborate with Project Managers, Installation Engineers, customers, and contractors, build strong relationships, coach teams, and uphold high health and safety standards while supporting a long-term career within a global elevator and escalator leader.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Construction Manager, Installation Manager, Project Manager, or similar leadership role.
• Proven experience delivering projects within construction, engineering, infrastructure, lift & escalator, or other installation-led environments.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Good knowledge of health and safety within construction or engineering environments.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Leading installation activities across multiple projects and sites.
• Driving a strong safety culture and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
• Managing project delivery, resources, productivity, quality, and performance.
• Building strong relationships with customers, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Coaching and developing installation teams.
• Identifying risks early and implementing effective solutions.
• Driving continuous improvement across your region.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Health & safety knowledge

Project delivery

Full UK driving licence

Job description

KONE is looking for a Construction Manager to lead installation operations across a key region, overseeing multiple projects, driving team performance, and ensuring safe, efficient delivery for our customers.

This is a leadership role with real impact. You'll work closely with Project Managers, Installation Engineers, customers, and contractors to deliver projects on time, to budget, and to the high standards KONE is known for.

Based from our Basingstoke or Woking office | Covering the M4 Corridor from Swindon to West London.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading installation activities across multiple projects and sites.
• Driving a strong safety culture and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
• Managing project delivery, resources, productivity, quality, and performance.
• Building strong relationships with customers, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Coaching and developing installation teams.
• Identifying risks early and implementing effective solutions.
• Driving continuous improvement across your region.

What We're Looking For

• Experience in a Construction Manager, Installation Manager, Project Manager, or similar leadership role.
• Proven experience delivering projects within construction, engineering, infrastructure, lift & escalator, or other installation-led environments.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Good knowledge of health and safety within construction or engineering environments.
• Full UK driving licence.

What We Offer

• Annual bonus
• Company car
• Private Medical Insurance
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company pension
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Personal Development Incentive (PDI)
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Career progression within a global industry leader

Why KONE?

Join a business that empowers its leaders to take ownership, develop people, and make a real impact. You'll be trusted to lead a key region, supported by a collaborative team, and given the opportunity to build a long-term career with one of the world's leading elevator and escalator companies.

This role does not provide 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.