Company description:

Who you are

tallation, modernisation, major repair or similar construction-related projects

• Strong understanding of construction, installation and project delivery processes
• Experience coordinating site-based teams, subcontractors and multiple stakeholders
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation and site management requirements, including CDM principles
• Commercial awareness with experience managing project costs, variations and contractual requirements
• Ability to interpret technical specifications and develop practical solutions to site and installation challenges
• Excellent planning, organisational and communication skills
• Full driving licence valid for use in the UK

Job description:

Your main responsibilities

In this role, you'll be responsible for:

• Managing the end-to-end delivery of lift installation and modernisation projects, ensuring milestones, budgets and quality standards are achieved
• Acting as the primary point of contact for customers throughout the project lifecycle, building strong relationships and managing expectations
• Planning, coordinating and monitoring project activities from pre-construction through to installation, commissioning, handover and post-completion support
• Managing the delivery and installation of equipment, materials and resources to support efficient project execution
• Ensuring all work is carried out in compliance with relevant health, safety and environmental requirements, including CDM regulations
• Creating and maintaining a safe working environment for employees, customers, subcontractors and members of the public
• Managing site permit-to-work processes and ensuring compliance with project-specific site requirements
• Conducting pre-installation and pre-modernisation reviews to identify risks, resource requirements and project readiness
• Coordinating site teams, subcontractors and other stakeholders to ensure effective communication and collaborative project delivery
• Identifying project risks, technical challenges and site issues, implementing solutions to minimise delays and maximise project performance
• Managing contract variations, contractual obligations and commercial considerations throughout project delivery
• Monitoring labour utilisation, project productivity and site performance to support successful project outcomes
• Supporting monthly project valuations and reporting on project progress, costs and completion status
• Carrying out quality checks throughout delivery to ensure compliance with customer requirements and Schindler quality standards
• Providing technical support during pre-sales activities and contributing to project planning where required

Who you are

Essential

• Experience managing lift installation, modernisation, major repair or similar construction-related projects
• Strong understanding of construction, installation and project delivery processes
• Experience coordinating site-based teams, subcontractors and multiple stakeholders
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation and site management requirements, including CDM principles
• Commercial awareness with experience managing project costs, variations and contractual requirements
• Ability to interpret technical specifications and develop practical solutions to site and installation challenges
• Excellent planning, organisational and communication skills
• Full driving licence valid for use in the UK

Desirable

• Project management qualification such as PMI, PRINCE2 or equivalent
• Technical knowledge of lift and escalator systems
• Experience within the lift, escalator or wider building services industry
• Previous experience managing field-based engineering teams

Profile description:

Essential

• Experience managing lift installation, modernisation, major repair or similar construction-related projects
• Strong understanding of construction, installation and project delivery processes
• Experience coordinating site-based teams, subcontractors and multiple stakeholders
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation and site management requirements, including CDM principles
• Commercial awareness with experience managing project costs, variations and contractual requirements
• Ability to interpret technical specifications and develop practical solutions to site and installation challenges
• Excellent planning, organisational and communication skills
• Full driving licence valid for use in the UK

Desirable

• Project management qualification such as PMI, PRINCE2 or equivalent
• Technical knowledge of lift and escalator systems
• Experience within the lift, escalator or wider building services industry
• Previous experience managing field-based engineering teams

We offer:

• Competitive salary with a discretionary annual bonus
• Company car or car allowance (where applicable)
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with an additional paid volunteering day each year
• Company pension with a 6% employer contribution
• Comprehensive life assurance
• Enhanced family leave
• Private medical insurance, including 24/7 virtual GP access
• Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential wellbeing and support services
• Free eye tests and discounted eyewear
• Access to employee benefits, including Tech and Cycle to Work schemes, plus exclusive retailer discounts
• Ongoing learning, professional development and access to local and global talent programmes