Construction manager, Escalators
Construction manager, Escalators
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At KONE we shape the future of cities. As a global leader in the lift and escalator industry KONE provides lifts and escalators as well as solutions for maintenance and modernisation to add value to buildings throughout their life cycle.
We are currently seeking aConstruction Managerto join ourEscalator team supporting exciting projects across the UK.
As a Construction Manager you will be responsible for overseeing the scope schedule and budget of escalator installation full replacement and modernisation projects. You will act as the primary KONE interface for customers and stakeholders ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and project profitability.
Key accountabilities at the role:
- Manage projects from sales/installation hand-over to completion at handover to customer and maintenance
- Responsible for successful project start-up project reviews project reporting and documentation
- Oversee site preparations and readiness storage and logistics and needed resources and tools
- Ensure compliance with KONE installation methods and conduct thorough risk assessments
- Lead and manage the team of engineers including subcontractors plan and ensure sufficient project resourcing and competences and team motivation
- Maintain proactive communication with customers and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle
- Promote and enforce safety and security awareness among employees and subcontractors ensuring adherence to KONE and customer safety and security policies
Skills and experience:
- Proven leadership and people management skills
- Strong customer and subcontractor relationship management
- Excellent planning and organising skills
- Good written and spoken English
- Excellent health and safety knowledge
- CSCS card SMSTS or SSSTS certifications are advantageous but not mandatory
- Full UK driving licence
- Prior experience in escalator projects is beneficial; however candidates with backgrounds in engineering or construction are encouraged to apply
We offer a range of fantastic benefits:
- Excellent salary available depending on experience
- Annual bonus up to 20%
- Company car
- Private Medical Insurance
- Company Pension Scheme
- Prolonged disability insurance (PDI)
- KONE Healthcare plan and KONE dental plan
- Life Assurance
- Gym membership
- Employee Assistance Programme
- 25 Days Holiday 8 Bank Holidays 1 Volunteering Day
- KONE Discounts and cashback platform
- Give As You Earn which allows to make tax-efficient charity donations
- Cycle to Work Scheme
In addition we offer strong and clear progression programmes so that you can reach your full potential. To support your learning you will have access to our learning tool that allows you to apply for various courses that can increase your knowledge and progression potential.
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 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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