Project Manager

At KONE, we shape the future of cities. As a global leader in the lift and escalator industry, we provide lifts, escalators and automatic doors, alongside maintenance and modernisation solutions that add value to buildings throughout their life cycle.

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our team, based in Slough/Heathrow airport, with occasional responsibility for projects at Gatwick Airport.

In this role, you will be accountable for managing project scope, schedules and budgets, while building strong relationships with customers and key stakeholders. You will coordinate the work of construction managers, subcontractors and on-site engineers to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on time and within budget.

Although this role does not involve direct line management, you will play a key leadership role in coordinating project teams, driving progress and ensuring everyone works towards shared objectives. You will use approved KONE methodologies and tools, with a strong focus on customer satisfaction and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Project delivery: Oversee and monitor project execution, ensuring delivery in line with agreed scope, schedules, budgets and quality standards.
• Customer relationship management: Act as the main point of contact for customers, maintaining proactive communication and addressing questions, concerns and changing requirements.
• Planning and budgeting: Review project proposals, establish work plans, define resource requirements and monitor project costs and progress.
• Stakeholder coordination: Coordinate construction managers, subcontractors, on-site engineers and internal KONE colleagues to ensure smooth project execution.
• Materials and logistics: Oversee the planning and coordination of material deliveries and storage at project sites.
• Risk and issue management: Identify potential delays, resource constraints and project risks, taking proactive action to keep projects on track.
• Project leadership: Provide direction and motivation to project stakeholders, encourage collaboration and drive accountability without direct line management responsibility.
• Customer satisfaction and profitability: Balance customer expectations with commercial objectives to deliver successful projects and positive business outcomes.

Skills and Experience

• Proven experience in project management, ideally within the lift and escalator industry.
• Project management experience in engineering, construction or a similar technical environment will also be considered.
• Experience managing projects at site level, including scope, scheduling, budgets and resources.
• A strong understanding of construction site activities and the coordination of subcontractors and engineering teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with customers and internal teams.
• Strong planning, analytical and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and complex projects.
• A proactive, solutions-oriented approach, with the confidence to take ownership and resolve issues.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and bonus.
• 25 days of annual leave, plus additional bank holidays.
• Electric company car, including private use.
• Fuel or travel card and applicable radius-based travel payments, in line with company policy.
• Company pension scheme.
• Private medical and dental insurance.
• One paid volunteering day per year.
• KONE employee discounts and Gymflex membership.
• 24/7 GP support and wellbeing resources.
• Professional development opportunities and regular development reviews.
• Support from experienced leaders in the lift and escalator industry.

Additional Information

• Location: Based in Slough, with occasional travel to Gatwick.
• Working pattern: Monday to Friday
• Airport security clearance: The successful candidate will need to obtain the relevant airport security passes. This includes providing a five-year history for the required background and criminal record checks. KONE can support candidates through the clearance process.
• Visa sponsorship: Please note that 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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