Job Description

At KONE, w e 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.

Why this role?

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!


As a

Senior

Proj

ect Manager, you will be the interface with all key stakeholders during the Lift Installation projects. You will coordinate the activities of the assigned projects to ensure that project objectives are accomplished within the agreed schedule and budget, using approved KONE methodologies and tools. You will be in daily contact with our clients, subcontractors and your KONE colleagues (supervisors, fitters, quantity surveyors, planners, document controllers), keeping all parties working together smoothly.

What would a typical day look like?

You will be overseeing and monitoring the execution of the installation projects You will be in direct contact with our clients. You are their main point-of-contact for their questions and concerns You will review project proposal to determine time frame, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of project You will establish a work plan and staffing for each phase of project You oversee the planning of delivery and storage of materials to the site(s) You coordinate the activities of the project team to ensure project progresses on schedule and within budget You aim to be an energizing leader who gets the best of others and strives to exceed customer expectations

What will help you to succeed in this role?

Strong Project Management skills (the size and complexities of these projects require someone with previous experience as a Project Manager) You have preferably worked in the lift industry before. Project Management experience in engineering or construction industry would be considered as well. Demonstrated experience within a commercial environment, managing projects at a site level Ability to communicate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders Planning and Analytical skills Strong organisation skills that allow you to coordinate complex projects

KONE provides a competitive salary and benefits

including annual bonus , car or car allowance , 25 Days Holiday, 1 Volunteering Day, Company Pension Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Prolonged disability insurance (PDI), Life Assurance, Private Medical Insurance, Cycle to Work Scheme, KONE Discounts and cashback platform, Service Awards for every 10 years of seniority, Give As You Earn - which allows to make tax-efficient charity donations, Digital GP which gives you around-the clock access to GP video consultations, Health Care ( a voluntary benefit that helps cover everyday health care expenses) and Hybrid Working.


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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