Project Manager

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.  

KONE is seeking a Project Manager to join our Lift Installation team in Gateshead, primarily covering the North East, with opportunities to support projects across the wider region.  

As a Project Manager, you will be accountable for project scope, cost, and schedule management, and delivering the project within the defined contractual requirements and KONE objectives. You will be in daily contact with our clients, subcontractors and your KONE colleagues, keeping all parties working together smoothly. 

In this role you will: 

• Collaborate closely with Sales, CSE Design, and QS teams to drive project success 

• Manage and support a team of 2 Testers while collaborating within a wider team of 14 engineers, ranging from apprentices to experienced specialists. 

• Deliver projects using the latest KONE technologies 

• Oversee a diverse portfolio - from small modernisations to large-scale new build projects across retail, leisure, and infrastructure sectors 

What we need from you: 

• Proven project management experience, ideally in the lift industry, with engineering or construction backgrounds also considered. 

• Full UK drivers licence 

What’s in it for you? 

• Competitive salary including annual bonus up to 20% 

• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays and 1 volunteering day  

• Company car  

Alongside the above, we offer a wide range of financial, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits that you can tailor to your needs, including Dental Insurance, Private medical, GymFlexi Membership & Kone discounts.

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.

Read more on https://careers.kone.com/en/