Senior Installation Engineer

About the role

The Senior Installation Engineer is responsible for delivering complex installation projects while ensuring site safety, environmental compliance, and financial performance. You will act as the single point of contact for customers and subcontractors, overseeing all phases from planning to final hand‑over.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of installation projects, ensuring adherence to KONE methods and safety standards.
• Develop and manage the overall installation programme, resource planning, and material logistics.
• Control project budgets, monitor cost performance, and achieve targeted cost‑to‑budget metrics.
• Maintain project documentation, update management systems, and report progress to senior management.
• Coordinate with Accounts Payable/Controlling to align site activities with contractual payment terms.
• Oversee final testing, hand‑over to maintenance, and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Manage subcontractor performance, quality, and safety on site.
• Lead, develop, and motivate the installation team, handling HR tasks such as absences and timesheet approvals.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical or related Engineering.
• 3–5 years of experience in installation, construction or site supervision, preferably in the elevator/escalator sector.
• Strong leadership, team‑management and communication skills.
• Solid understanding of site safety, quality and environmental management practices.
• Financial acumen with experience in project budgeting and cost control.

Required skills

• Project budgeting and cost control.
• Site safety and environmental management.
• Installation method implementation.