Lift Installation Construction Lead

KONE; Manchester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Volunteering day

Company pension

Private medical insurance

Bonus

EV car

Dental insurance

Development opportunities

Hybrid working

Job summary

KONE, a global leader in lifts and escalators, seeks a Construction Manager to join the Lift Installation team covering South Manchester, Liverpool and North Wales. You will lead installation crews, manage sites, ensure safety, schedule and budget alignment to deliver high-quality projects.

You will develop teams, plan resources, coordinate logistics, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining strong relationships with customers and subcontractors.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead and develop installation teams.
• Strong customer and subcontractor relationship management.
• Solid understanding of health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Valid UK driving licence and willingness to travel to sites.
• Experience in the lift/escalator industry is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate schedules for material deliveries, installation activities and project handovers.
• Ensure full compliance with health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Plan and coordinate installation resources, logistics and workforce requirements.
• Provide clear direction to installation teams and monitor progress toward objectives.
• Lead, coach and develop team members by identifying training needs.
• Conduct regular site visits, safety audits and handovers, managing costs.
• Drive customer satisfaction through proactive communication and safe, high-quality installations.

Skills

People management

Leadership

Customer relations

Sub-contractor relations

Commercial awareness

Health & safety

Driving licence

Lift industry experience

Job description

KONE, a global leader in lifts and escalators, seeks a Construction Manager to join the Lift Installation team covering South Manchester, Liverpool and North Wales. You will lead installation crews, manage sites, ensure safety, schedule and budget alignment to deliver high-quality projects.

You will develop teams, plan resources, coordinate logistics, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining strong relationships with customers and subcontractors.