Project Manager

Otis Elevator Co.; Almondsbury; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Otis Elevator Co. is seeking a Modernisation Project Manager to cover Bristol/South West/Wales/Oxford/Portsmouth/Southampton and surrounding areas.

You will develop delivery plans for each site, coordinate Otis teams including subcontractors, and drive upgrades to meet commitments. The ideal candidate has strong project management experience in lift or construction, experience with modernisation or large repair projects, solid IT and MS Project skills, and excellent communication to work with

Qualifications

• Strong project management experience, ideally within the lift/construction industry.
• Experience with Modernisation or large-scale repair projects would be highly desirable.
• Good IT knowledge and familiarity with various project management systems.
• Excellent communication skills, able to work with internal and external customers/stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Developing a delivery plan for each managed site and coordinating the Otis team and subcontractors to achieve project goals.
• Generating contract plans in MS Project and liaising with the Project Controls Lead to upgrade programmes.
• Regularly monitor and review progress against plan and mitigate delays and claims to bring the programme back on track.
• Be the customer’s focal point for all correspondence and the Otis representative at mid and high-level meetings.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Date Posted:2026-07-15Country:United KingdomLocation:Otis Bristol, Unit 2, Blenhiem Court, 6 Beaufort Park, Woodlands, Bradley Stoke Bristol, BS32 4NE, UK.Project ManagerCovering Bristol/South West/Wales/Oxford/Portsmouth/SouthamptonSalary + BenefitsMoving people. Shaping the future. At Otis, we take pride in leading the industry we founded, and there’s never been a better time to join our team. We are the leader in elevators, escalators and moving walkways. We’re seeking a Modernisation Project manager, based in and around the London area, who’s ready to help us deliver on our commitments today, plan our strategy for the future and leave their fingerprints on the organization for years to come. The successful candidate will…Developing a specific delivery plan for each managed site and focus the Otis team, which includes indirect reports and subcontractors, to achieve the project goals.Generating contract plans in MS Project and liaise with the Project Controls Lead to enable overall project upgrades to be generated.Regularly monitor and review progress against plan and if necessary, take action to mitigate delays and claims and bring the programme back on track.Be the customer’s focal point for all correspondence, and the Otis representative at all mid and high-level meetings.To be successful in this role you will:Strong project management experience ideally within the lift/construction industryExperience with Modernisation or large scale repair projects would be highly desirable.Good IT knowledge and familiar with various project management systems such as MS Projects.Great communication skills, able to work with internal and external customers/stake holders.More about us:Otis is the world’s largest elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation and service business. We serve customers in over 200 countries and territories around the world and maintain more than 2 million elevators and escalators globally. Our Gen2 elevator system, energy-saving ReGen drive technology and Link escalator solutions have set industry standards for innovation and performance.Otis has more than 69,000 employees, including engineers, digital technology experts, sales and functional specialists, as well as factory and field technicians. We are proud to be a global team that continues to rise to the challenges of a fast-moving, high-performance company. Together, the people of Otis are creating new ideas and opportunities by collaborating across time zones, geographies and cultures to better serve our customers. So just imagine where you can take your careerIf you live in a city, chances are we will give you a lift or play a role in keeping you moving every day.Otis is the world’s leading elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation, and service company. We move 2.4 billion people every day and maintain approximately 2.4 million customer units worldwide, the industry's largest Service portfolio.You may recognize our products in some of the world’s most famous landmarks including the Eiffel Tower, Empire State Building, Burj Khalifa and the Petronas Twin Towers! We are 72,000 people strong, including engineers, digital technology experts, sales, and functional specialists, as well as factory and field technicians, all committed to meeting the diverse needs of our customers and passengers in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. We are proud to be a diverse, global team with a proven legacy of innovation that continues to be the bedrock of a fast-moving, high-performance company.When you join Otis, you become part of an innovative global industry leader with a resilient business model. You’ll belong to a diverse, trusted, and caring community where your contributions, and the skills and capabilities you’ll gain working alongside the best and brightest, keep us connected and on the cutting edge.We provide opportunities, training, and resources, that build leadership and capabilities in Sales, Field, Engineering and Major Projects and our Employee Scholar Program is a notable point of pride, through which Otis sponsors colleagues to pursue degrees or certification programs.Today, our focus more than ever is on people. As a global, people-powered company, we put people – passengers, customers, and colleagues – at the center of everything we do. We are guided by our values that we call our Three Absolutes – prioritizing Safety, Ethics, Quality in all that we do. If you would like to learn more about environmental, social and governance (ESG) at Otis .Become a part of the Otis team and help us #Buildwhatsnext!Otis is An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other protected class according to applicable law. To request an accommodation in completing an employment application due to a special need or a disability, please contact us at [e-mail].