Construction Manager, Partial mods, Lifts

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

Job summary

A global leader in lift solutions is seeking a Construction Manager to oversee lift repair and modernisation projects. The ideal candidate will have proven leadership skills, manage customer relationships, and ensure project excellence in the North East and Yorkshire regions. This role offers excellent salary and benefits, including an annual bonus and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Excellent salary available depending on experience

Annual bonus up to 20%

Company electric car

Private Medical Insurance

Company Pension Scheme

Prolonged disability insurance

Gym membership

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and people management skills.
• Strong customer and subcontractor relationship management.
• Excellent planning and organising skills.
• Good written and spoken English proficiency.
• Excellent health and safety knowledge.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the scope, schedule, and budget of lift repair and modernisation projects.
• Primary interface for customers and stakeholders.
• Manage projects from sales to completion.
• Ensure compliance with KONE methods and safety policies.

Skills

Leadership and people management

Customer relationship management

Planning and organizing

Good written and spoken English

Health and safety knowledge

Tools

CSCS card

SMSTS

SSSTS

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 a Construction Manager to join our Lift Modernisation team, supporting exciting projects across the North East and Yorkshire.

Responsibilities

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

• Manage projects from sales 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 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
• Driving collaboration with all stakeholders, including project co-ordinators, project support, customers, other business lines, engineers and subcontractors.
• 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
• Full UK driving licence
• CSCS card, SMSTS, or SSSTS certifications are advantageous, but not mandatory
• Experience in lift projects is advantageous but not essential – applications are welcome from candidates with engineering or construction backgrounds

Benefits

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

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