Lift Modernisation Project Lead | Delivery & Safety

Pickerings Ltd; Folly Gate; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus & overtime

Standby allowance

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Contributory pension

Sick pay

Training and development

Retail discount scheme

Annual flu vaccination

Job summary

Pickerings Lifts is seeking an experienced project delivery professional to oversee lift modernisation projects across the UK. This role combines hands-on project management with proactive stakeholder engagement, cost control, and regular progress reporting to ensure timely, within-budget delivery that meets specifications.

The ideal candidate will have lift industry project experience, strong technical knowledge of lift systems, and a proactive approach to maintenance and repairs while

Qualifications

• Experience delivering lift projects or similar industrial projects.
• Solid technical understanding of lift systems and controllers.
• Track record of managing budgets and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Project Delivery: Oversee and manage lift modernisation projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the required specifications.
• Customer Engagement: Maintain proactive communication with internal and external stakeholders throughout the duration of assigned projects.
• Financial & Progress Reporting: Monitor and report on job costs and project timelines to ensure efficient delivery.
• Quality, Health & Safety Compliance: Conduct regular QHS audits in line with the agreed plan, ensuring adherence to best practices in safety and quality standards.
• Operational Performance Reviews: Participate in monthly Operational Performance Reviews with the Head of Lift Product Sales and Operations.
• Procurement & Resource Management: Manage the procurement of materials, installation labour, and specialist subcontractors to ensure project success.
• Project Management Experience: Previous experience managing projects within the lift industry, with a solid technical understanding of lift systems, is desirable.
• Customer-Centric Approach: Ability to proactively manage customer relationships and expectations throughout project delivery.
• Strong Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively liaise with clients, teams, and stakeholders.
• Autonomous & Team-Oriented Working: Capable of working independently while also collaborating effectively within a larger team.
• Flexibility & Travel: The role can be home or office-based, but occasional travel to regional offices is required.

Skills

Project management

Customer engagement

Financial reporting

QHS compliance

Communication

Autonomous & team working

Travel flexibility

Job description

Pickerings Lifts is seeking an experienced project delivery professional to oversee lift modernisation projects across the UK. This role combines hands-on project management with proactive stakeholder engagement, cost control, and regular progress reporting to ensure timely, within-budget delivery that meets specifications.

The ideal candidate will have lift industry project experience, strong technical knowledge of lift systems, and a proactive approach to maintenance and repairs while