Dainton Lift Services Limited
Project Supervisor
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Dainton Lift Service
Dainton Lift Service is a highly regarded, well-established, independent lift company based in Bromley, carrying out maintenance, new installations, modernisation. Most of our work is based within the M25. We pride ourselves in being ISO9001 & ISO45001.
Job Purpose
The Project Supervisor (Lift Industry) is responsible for the day-to-day supervision, coordination, and successful delivery of lift and elevator projects from our Bromley office. The role ensures that lift installation, modernisation, and major repair projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in full compliance with industry standards and regulations. The Project Supervisor acts as a key link between the office, site engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, and clients.
Key Responsibilities
Project Delivery & Supervision
- Supervise lift and elevator projects including new installations, modernisations, refurbishments, and major repairs.
- Monitor progress against project programmes, method statements, and installation schedules.
- Ensure works are delivered in accordance with lift specifications, drawings, manufacturers’ requirements, and contractual obligations.
- Carry out regular site visits to inspect lift works, verify progress, and resolve technical or logistical issues.
- Coordinate lift shutdowns, handovers, testing, and commissioning activities.
Health, Safety & Compliance
- Ensure all lift works are carried out in compliance with Health & Safety legislation, LOLER, PUWER, and relevant British and European Standards (including EN 81 series).
- Review, approve, and manage lift-specific RAMS (Risk Assessments and Method Statements).
- Ensure site engineers and subcontractors adhere to safe systems of work, including isolation procedures and permit-to-work requirements.
- Liaise with independent lift inspectors and support LOLER examinations where required.
- Report, investigate, and close out incidents, near misses, and non-conformances.
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Resource & Contractor Management
- Coordinate labour, materials, and equipment to meet project demands.
- Manage subcontractors, ensuring performance, quality, and timelines are met.
- Liaise with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials.
Client & Stakeholder Liaison
- Act as a key point of contact for clients, managing expectations and providing regular updates on lift project progress.
- Liaise with managing agents, consultants, freeholders, and end users regarding lift outages, programme updates, and handovers.
- Attend project meetings, site meetings, and technical reviews.
- Manage lift-related variations, access constraints, and operational challenges professionally.
Commercial & Administrative Duties
- Assist with project planning, scheduling, and cost control.
- Support the management of variations, valuations, and final accounts.
- Maintain accurate project documentation, including progress reports, site records, and completion packs.
- Provide regular reports to senior management from the Bromley office.
Continuous Improvement
- Identify opportunities to improve project delivery, efficiency, and quality.
- Support company procedures, systems, and best practice initiatives.
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Proven experience within the lift and elevator industry in a Project Supervisor, Project Engineer, Site Supervisor, or similar role.
- Strong technical understanding of lift systems (traction, hydraulic, MRL, and associated control equipment).
- Demonstrable experience supervising lift installations, modernisations, or major repair projects.
- Sound knowledge of lift-specific Health & Safety requirements, including LOLER, PUWER, and EN 81 standards.
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to deal confidently with clients and site teams.
- Ability to manage multiple lift projects concurrently.
- Competent in Microsoft Office and project administration systems.
- Full UK driving licence.
- NVQ Level 3 or above in Lift Engineering or equivalent.
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Desirable
- Background as a qualified lift engineer or improver progressing into supervision.
- Relevant lift industry qualifications or certifications.
- SSSTS or SMSTS certification.
- Experience working from an office-based lift projects environment.
Personal Attributes
- Proactive and solution-focused approach.
- Strong leadership and team coordination skills.
- Professional and client-focused mindset.
- High attention to detail with a commitment to quality.
- Reliable, organised, and adaptable.
Working Hours & Environment
- Based primarily at our Bromley, Kent office.
- Regular site visits required as part of the role.
- Standard working hours 8am – 5pm with flexibility to meet project requirements.
Salary & Benefits
- Competitive salary (dependent on experience).
- Use of Company Vehicles
- Pension scheme.
- Holiday entitlement.
- Private Healthcare Scheme.
- Opportunities for career progression and professional development.
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