Lift Project Manager - New Installations & Modernisation

Schindler Group; Addlestone; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

25 days' annual leave + volunteering

Company pension 6% employer contrib.

Private medical insurance

Eye tests and eyewear discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Tech & Cycle to Work schemes

Job summary

Schindler Group is seeking a Lift Project Manager for New Installations & Modernisation in Addlestone, UK. You will own lift installation, modernisation projects from planning through completion, coordinating customers, site teams, subcontractors and internal stakeholders to ensure on‑time, on‑budget delivery with high quality.

You will oversee safety, CDM compliance, resource planning and risk management, while supporting commercial aspects and project valuations.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering lift installation or modernisation projects.
• Strong understanding of construction and project delivery.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and site teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage end‑to‑end delivery of lift installation and modernisation projects within scope, time and budget.
• Be the main customer contact, manage expectations and relationships.
• Plan, coordinate and monitor activities from pre‑construction to handover and post‑completion.
• Coordinate delivery of equipment, materials and resources for project execution.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and CDM requirements on site.
• Maintain safe working environments and manage site permit‑to‑work processes.
• Identify risks, manage variations and support monthly valuations and reporting.
• Carry out quality checks to meet Schindler standards.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Health & safety

Technical knowledge

Driving licence

Education

PM qualification (PMI/PRINCE2)

Job description

Location: Addlestone,England,United Kingdom
Job ID:90659

At Schindler Ltd (UK), our elevators, escalators, and moving walks safely transport more than two billion people every day through buildings, airports, railway stations, and other transportation hubs around the world. As part of the Schindler team, you'll discover meaningful work that enhances the quality of life for communities and helps make places more accessible, inclusive, and sustainable for all.

We combine innovation, safety, and high ethical standards, fostering a culture of respect for one another and for the world around us. By joining us, you become part of a global success story while contributing to local communities and shaping the future of urban mobility. Together, we continue a proud legacy of excellence and innovation that began in 1874.

Join us as a

Lift Project Manager - New Installations & Modernisation

As a New Installations & Modernisation Project Manager, you'll take full ownership of lift installation and modernisation projects from initial planning through to completion. Working closely with customers, site teams, subcontractors and internal stakeholders, you'll ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards. This is a hands‑on project management role combining technical, commercial and operational responsibility, with a strong focus on customer satisfaction, safety and successful project delivery.

Your main responsibilities

In this role, you'll be responsible for:

• Managing the end-to-end delivery of lift installation and modernisation projects, ensuring milestones, budgets and quality standards are achieved
• Acting as the primary point of contact for customers throughout the project lifecycle, building strong relationships and managing expectations
• Planning, coordinating and monitoring project activities from pre‑construction through to installation, commissioning, handover and post‑completion support
• Managing the delivery and installation of equipment, materials and resources to support efficient project execution
• Ensuring all work is carried out in compliance with relevant health, safety and environmental requirements, including CDM regulations
• Creating and maintaining a safe working environment for employees, customers, subcontractors and members of the public
• Managing site permit‑to‑work processes and ensuring compliance with project‑specific site requirements
• Conducting pre‑installation and pre‑modernisation reviews to identify risks, resource requirements and project readiness
• Coordinating site teams, subcontractors and other stakeholders to ensure effective communication and collaborative project delivery
• Identifying project risks, technical challenges and site issues, implementing solutions to minimise delays and maximise project performance
• Managing contract variations, contractual obligations and commercial considerations throughout project delivery
• Monitoring labour utilisation, project productivity and site performance to support successful project outcomes
• Supporting monthly project valuations and reporting on project progress, costs and completion status
• Carrying out quality checks throughout delivery to ensure compliance with customer requirements and Schindler quality standards
• Providing technical support during pre‑sales activities and contributing to project planning where required

Who you are

• Experience managing lift installation, modernisation, major repair or similar construction‑related projects
• Strong understanding of construction, installation and project delivery processes
• Experience coordinating site‑based teams, subcontractors and multiple stakeholders
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation and site management requirements, including CDM principles
• Commercial awareness with experience managing project costs, variations and contractual requirements
• Ability to interpret technical specifications and develop practical solutions to site and installation challenges
• Excellent planning, organisational and communication skills
• Full driving licence valid for use in the UK
• Project management qualification such as PMI, PRINCE2 or equivalent
• Technical knowledge of lift and escalator systems
• Experience within the lift, escalator or wider building services industry
• Previous experience managing field‑based engineering teams

What’s in it for you?

When you join Schindler, you'll be rewarded with a competitive package designed to support your wellbeing, career development and work‑life balance, including:

• Competitive salary with a discretionary annual bonus
• Company car or car allowance (where applicable)
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with an additional paid volunteering day each year
• Company pension with a 6% employer contribution
• Enhanced family leave
• Private medical insurance, including 24/7 virtual GP access
• Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential wellbeing and support services
• Free eye tests and discounted eyewear
• Access to employee benefits, including Tech and Cycle to Work schemes, plus exclusive retailer discounts
• Ongoing learning, professional development and access to local and global talent programmes

Become part of our team, help us enhance quality of life and drive innovationwhile raising the bar for safety and sustainability. We value your diverse skills andperspectives as together we shape the sustainable cities of today and tomorrow.

At Schindler Group we value inclusion and diversity, and practise equity to create equal opportunities for all. We endeavour that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, ethnic background, colour, religious affiliation, union affiliation, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, nationality, genetics and health or disability.

Any unsolicited application from Recruitment Agencies is deemed to be rejected and does not constitute in any manner an offer from a Recruitment Agency.