Senior Project Manager, Major Projects

KONE; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative firm shaping the future of urban landscapes as a Senior Project Manager. In this pivotal role, you will lead the charge on major lift installation projects, ensuring seamless collaboration with clients and stakeholders. Your expertise in project management will be crucial in maintaining timelines and budgets while exceeding customer expectations. With a competitive salary and extensive benefits, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on iconic projects in London. Embrace a culture of collaboration and sustainability while advancing your career in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Annual Bonus

Car or Car Allowance

25 Days Holiday

Volunteering Day

Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Healthcare Benefits

Digital GP Access

Qualifications

• Experience managing complex projects in engineering or construction.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee installation projects and ensure objectives are met.
• Coordinate activities among clients, subcontractors, and team.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Analytical Skills

Stakeholder Management

Education

Degree in Engineering or Project Management

Tools

Project Management Software

Job description

At KONE, we shape the future of cities. As a global leader in the lift and escalator industry, KONE provides lifts, escalators, and automatic doors, as well as solutions for maintenance and modernization to add value to buildings throughout their life cycle.

Why this role?

Our Major Project department coordinates some of the impressive new building projects in the London skyline. Past projects include The Shard, Leadenhall Building, Cannon Place, The Walbrook, and the Bloomberg European headquarters. Excited to be part of this? Then this is a great opportunity for you!

Role Overview

As a Senior Project Manager, you will be the main interface with all key stakeholders during Lift Installation projects. You will coordinate activities to ensure project objectives are achieved within the scheduled time and budget, utilizing approved KONE methodologies and tools. You will maintain daily contact with clients, subcontractors, and KONE colleagues (supervisors, fitters, quantity surveyors, planners, document controllers), ensuring smooth collaboration among all parties.

Typical Day

1. Oversee and monitor the execution of installation projects.

2. Act as the main point of contact for clients, addressing questions and concerns.

3. Review project proposals to determine timelines, funding, procedures, staffing, and resource allocation.

4. Establish work plans and staffing for each project phase.

5. Plan the delivery and storage of materials to the site(s).

6. Coordinate project team activities to keep projects on schedule and within budget.

7. Lead and motivate the team to exceed customer expectations.

Success Factors

• Strong project management skills, with experience managing complex projects.

• Preferably experience in the lift industry or in engineering/construction project management.

• Experience managing projects at a site level within a commercial environment.

• Effective communication skills with internal and external stakeholders.

• Excellent planning and analytical skills.

• Strong organizational skills to coordinate complex projects.

Benefits

KONE offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including annual bonus, car or car allowance, 25 days holiday, volunteering day, pension scheme, employee assistance program, prolonged disability insurance, life assurance, private medical insurance, cycle to work scheme, discounts, service awards, charitable giving options, digital GP access, healthcare benefits, and hybrid working options.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Our Culture

At KONE, we foster an innovative and collaborative culture where each individual’s contribution is valued. Employee engagement, sustainability, ethical practices, and mutual respect are core to our values. We offer diverse opportunities to help you achieve your career and personal goals while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Learn more at www.kone.com/careers