Lift Installation Construction Manager - Hybrid Growth

KCC KONE Elevators Co. Ltd; Gateshead; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Bank holidays

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Bonus

EV car

Dental insurance

Development opportunities

Wellbeing access

Job summary

KONE is seeking a Construction Manager to lead our Lift Installation team, covering the North East. You will drive safe, efficient, and high-quality installation projects, guiding installation teams through predictive planning and standardised working methods.

In this role you will maintain schedules, coordinate resources, mentor staff and conduct site visits, safety audits and handovers while managing costs and profitability. Hybrid working and a comprehensive benefits package are on offer.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership of installation teams and site management.
• Strong knowledge of health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Full UK Driving Licence required.
• Experience in the lift industry is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate schedules for material deliveries, installation activities and project handovers, ensuring site readiness and timely resolution of non-conformities.
• Plan and coordinate installation resources, logistics and workforce requirements to optimise efficiency and deliver projects in line with customer commitments.
• Provide clear direction to installation teams, setting expectations, monitoring progress and maintaining regular communication to achieve agreed objectives.
• Lead, coach and develop team members by identifying training needs, recognising good performance and driving continuous improvement.
• Conduct regular site visits, safety audits and handovers, while effectively managing installation costs and supporting project profitability.
• Drive customer satisfaction through proactive communication and the delivery of safe, high-quality installations that meet scope, schedule and budget requirements.

Skills

People management

Customer relationships

Commercial awareness

Health & safety

Driving licence

Lift industry experience

Job description

KONE is seeking a Construction Manager to lead our Lift Installation team, covering the North East. You will drive safe, efficient, and high-quality installation projects, guiding installation teams through predictive planning and standardised working methods.

In this role you will maintain schedules, coordinate resources, mentor staff and conduct site visits, safety audits and handovers while managing costs and profitability. Hybrid working and a comprehensive benefits package are on offer.