Lift Project Manager: Installations & Modernisation Lead

Schindler Ltd (UK); Addlestone; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

25 days' annual leave + bank holidays

Volunteering day each year

Company pension with 6% employer贡献

Life assurance

Enhanced family leave

Private medical insurance with 24/7 GP

Employee Assistance Programme

Free eye tests and discounted eyewear

Tech and Cycle to Work schemes

Exclusive retailer discounts

Ongoing learning and development

Job summary

Schindler Ltd (UK) is seeking a Lift Project Manager for New Installations & Modernisation to own lift projects end-to-end, from planning through commissioning. You will collaborate with customers, site teams, subcontractors and internal stakeholders to deliver safe, on-time, and within-budget outcomes in a quality-driven environment.

The role emphasizes technical, commercial and operational responsibilities with a strong focus on customer satisfaction and safety.

Qualifications

• Experience managing lift installation and modernisation projects.
• Understanding of construction and site delivery processes.
• Ability to coordinate site teams, subcontractors and multiple stakeholders.
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation and CDM requirements.
• Commercial awareness with cost, variations and contracts.
• Ability to interpret technical specs and devise practical solutions.
• Excellent planning, organisation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end lift installation and modernisation projects, meeting milestones and budgets.
• Serve as primary customer contact throughout the project lifecycle.
• Plan, coordinate and monitor activities from pre-construction to handover.
• Oversee delivery of equipment, materials and resources for project execution.
• Ensure adherence to health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Maintain a safe working environment for all parties on site.
• Manage permit-to-work processes and site-specific rules.
• Conduct pre-installation reviews to identify risks and readiness.
• Coordinate site teams and subcontractors for effective delivery.
• Identify risks and issues, implementing solutions to minimise delays.
• Manage contract variations and commercial considerations.
• Monitor labour use, productivity and site performance.
• Support monthly valuations and progress reporting.
• Carry out quality checks to meet customer and Schindler standards.
• Provide technical support during pre-sales and planning as needed.

Skills

Lift installation

Modernisation projects

Site coordination

CDM compliance

Cost control

Stakeholder management

Planning & scheduling

UK driving licence

Education

PM qualification (PMI/PRINCE2)

Job description

Schindler Ltd (UK) is seeking a Lift Project Manager for New Installations & Modernisation to own lift projects end-to-end, from planning through commissioning. You will collaborate with customers, site teams, subcontractors and internal stakeholders to deliver safe, on-time, and within-budget outcomes in a quality-driven environment.

The role emphasizes technical, commercial and operational responsibilities with a strong focus on customer satisfaction and safety.