Major Projects Construction Manager

Overview

As Major Projects Construction Manager, you oversee installation of large-scale units through to handover and maintenance transition, leading on-site delivery within budget and schedule. You act as KONE’s primary on-site representative, building strong relationships with customers, subcontractors and stakeholders. You champion safety, high-quality outcomes and environmental responsibility while driving project performance and continuous improvement. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver complex projects that align with KONE’s mission and standards. This is a hands-on, impact-oriented leadership role with a clear focus on safe, zero-defect delivery at scale.

Pay / Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Annual bonus scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and wellbeing offers incl. Cycle to Work Scheme

Responsibilities

• Ensure successful delivery of installation projects on site
• Promote a strong safety culture and zero-accident mindset
• Manage environmental aspects and minimize travel where possible
• Oversee financial performance and control project budgets
• Plan, coordinate materials, tools and equipment on site
• Procure subcontractors and non-KONE materials when required
• Prepare site readiness and manage installations documentation
• Administer permits to work and daily planning activities
• Ensure correct installation methods and tooling are followed
• Manage project administration, including timesheets and progress reporting
• Monitor and report on schedules, hours, costs and risks
• Maintain project documentation and lead final testing
• Deliver high quality work with zero defects where possible
• Drive customer satisfaction and maintain stakeholder relationships
• Act as primary site contact for customers and partners
• Lead, coach and develop site teams; set objectives and coordinate work
• Foster safety, accountability and continuous improvement

Key requirements

• Experience in construction, elevator or escalator industry
• Proven leadership of site-based teams
• Strong technical understanding and problem-solving ability
• Commercial awareness and ability to read project financials
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Strong planning, organization and prioritization
• Decision-making in fast-paced projects
• Excellent written and spoken English
• CSCS Black Manager Card or Gold Manager Card
• SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme)
• SEATS (Site Environmental Awareness Training Scheme), preferred
• TWSTC/TWSTS Temporary Works Supervisor Training, preferred

• leadership
• stakeholder management
• communication
• site planning and scheduling
• budgeting and financial control
• installation methods and tooling

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