Crane Installation Supervisor

CompanyKonecranes

LocationGateshead, England, United Kingdom

Posted At3/6/2026

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Skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades supervisors

Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled

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Description

Company Description

At Konecranes, we believe that great customer experience is built on the people behind the Konecranes name. Everything we do, we do with passion and drive. We believe diversity drives business success and is the foundation for our growth. We welcome different backgrounds and skills that enrich our community and we promote a place where we can ALL be ourselves. This is what makes Konecranes a unique place to work.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Installation Supervisor to lead and coordinate crane installation projects across the UK. This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring projects are delivered on time, first time, and on budget, to the highest safety and engineering standards, while providing an excellent customer experience aligned with our customer promise.

You will work closely with installers, planners, sales teams, and external partners to successfully install and commission both CTO and ETO products, supporting our business plan and driving continuous improvement across installation operations.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct site visits at tender stage to confirm installation methodologies are achievable and aligned with budget expectations
Develop, compile, and present high-quality lift plans and supporting documentation, confidently explaining installation methodologies to clients
Source and coordinate labour, plant, and materials required for installations
Lead installation teams through installation, commissioning, crane handover, and completion documentation
Maintain and enforce Safe Systems of Work (SSoW) and Risk Assessments throughout all activities
Support the sales team with installation input during project offerings
Maximise productivity and effective utilisation of direct installation resources
Support Installation Planners with day-to-day coordination, proactively managing delays and resolving issues while keeping customers informed
Champion customer experience to encourage repeat business and leave a positive, lasting impression of Konecranes
Drive continuous improvement in installation processes and operational efficiency

This role may also include additional duties within your capability to meet the needs of the business.

Qualifications

Skills and Experience

Strong ability to plan, prioritise, and organise workloads
Proven experience working on construction-based projects
Experience managing remote, field-based teams
Good understanding of Lifting Directives, Machinery Directive, and Building Standards
Ability to interpret architectural, engineering, and OEM drawings
Strong IT skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and AutoCAD
Effective problem-solving skills

Personal Attributes

Strong people management and leadership skills
Excellent communication skills, able to engage at all levels and across departments
Leads by example and remains calm and effective under pressure
Confident in delivering both good and challenging messages
Proactive, positive, and “can-do” attitude
Naturally inquisitive, questioning assumptions rather than taking things at face value
Able to assert authority when required to ensure tasks are completed

Education & Qualifications

Appointed Person qualification with proven experience

CPCS Lifting Supervisor

CPCS Slinger/Signaller

Evidence of a Supervisory or Management discipline

Site-based safety qualifications (SMSTS, IOSH, NEBOSH)

Mechanical and/or Electrical qualification NVQ minimum

Strong IT skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and AutoCAD

Additional Information

We offer:

Competitive basic salary
Annual bonus
Paid travel time
Paid over time
Company van, workwear
Contributory pension scheme, life cover and income protection insurance
25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
Buy/sell holidays
Employee shares save scheme
Retail, leisure and travel discounts
Employee assistance scheme

Why Join Konecranes?

At Konecranes, you’ll be part of a global organisation that values safety, quality, innovation, and customer focus. We offer the opportunity to work on complex, high-profile projects while developing your skills and career within a supportive and professional environment.

Konecranes moves what matters

. We are a global leader in material handling solutions, serving a broad range of customers across multiple industries. We consistently set the industry benchmark, from everyday improvements to the breakthroughs at moments that matter most, because we know we can always find a safer, more productive and sustainable way. That's why, with 16 000+ professionals in over 50 countries, we are trusted every day to lift, handle and move what the world needs.

Konecranes is committed to ensuring that all employees and job applicants are treated fairly in an environment which is free from any form of discrimination.