Senior Engineer - Installation

About the role

The Senior Engineer – Installation will lead site supervision for KONE’s elevator and escalator projects in Hyderabad. You will be accountable for safety, quality, productivity and the successful handover of installations to maintenance teams. The role requires close collaboration with customers, project managers and subcontractors to ensure seamless execution.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure safety, quality and productivity during installation and handovers, raising corrective actions for any non‑conformities.
• Apply correct KONE installation methods and tools, performing risk assessments where standard methods are not feasible.
• Prepare the site, manage site readiness, conduct visits and audits, and resolve customer non‑conformities.
• Verify site execution plans, manage field costs, and maintain material delivery schedules (MS 3c, MS 3x).
• Plan and organise installation activities, logistics, storage and required resources.
• Lead the installation team and subcontractors, ensuring training, certification and competence.
• Drive continuous improvement using LEAN principles, encouraging waste reduction and process optimisation.
• Maintain customer relationships, providing proactive communication and ensuring satisfaction.

Required profile

• Proven experience in site supervision of large‑scale installation projects, preferably in the elevator/escalator sector.
• Strong knowledge of safety standards, quality control and risk assessment procedures.
• Ability to manage logistics, material flow and cost control on‑site.
• Leadership skills to motivate teams, ensure training compliance and manage subcontractor performance.
• Excellent communication skills for customer interaction and stakeholder coordination.