Construction manager in Major Projects, Lifts

KONE
London
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 modernisation to add value to buildings throughout their life cycle.

Our Major Project department coordinates some of the impressive new building projects in the London skyline. Previous construction project 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!

The Construction Manager role is based in London, with projects located in the City of London and Canary Wharf.

Key accountabilities:
  • Manages Lifts installation and Modernisation projects from sales/installation hand-over to completion at handover to customer and Maintenance
  • Is responsible for successful project start-up, project reviews, project reporting and facilitating
  • Is responsible for site preparations and readiness, storage and logistics, and needed resources and tools
  • Requests materials to site, confirms the delivery
  • Is accountable for using correct KONE installation methods and proper risk assessment
  • Leads and manages the installation team, including subcontractors, plans and ensures sufficient project resourcing and competences, is responsible for site operatives' motivation
  • Proactively manages customer communication throughout the project, ensures professional stakeholder management
  • Creates and maintains safety and security awareness amongst employees and subcontractors in the project. Ensures following of KONE's and customer's safety and security policies
Skills and experience:
  • Proven experience in the lift industry
  • Strong people management and leadership capabilities
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Customer focus
  • Excellent health and safety knowledge
  • CSCS card
  • SMSTS certification
  • Good written and spoken English
KONE provides a competitive salary and benefits including annual bonus up to 20%, travel allowance, 25 days holiday and 8 Bank holidays, 1 Volunteering Day, Company Pension Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Life Assurance, Private Medical Insurance, GymFlex Membership, Dental Insurance, Kone Discounts, Prolonged Disability Insurance (PDI), Long Service Awards, Hybrid Working, 24/7 GP Support & Wellbeing Access.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.

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Posted 2026-01-09

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