Project Manager
About the role
We are looking for an experienced Project Manager
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
Planning and budgeting
Stakeholder coordination
Materials and logistics
Risk and issue management
Project leadership
Customer satisfaction and profitability
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
Airport security clearance
Visa sponsorship
Not included in the source posting: about the role.
Skills
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