Installation Manager | £50,000 + bonus + vehicle | Bath/South West

Benefits & Package

• Salary: £50,000
• Bonus: 15% of total compensation (bonus structure TBC)
• Vehicle: Provided based on group vehicle availability
• Pension: 3% employer contribution
• Additional company benefits aligned with organisational policy.

Role Summary

As the Group Installation Manager, you will lead and oversee the day-to-day operational delivery of installation projects across the business. This role provides strategic and hands-on leadership to project engineers, installation teams and coordinators, ensuring all installations meet regulatory standards, commercial expectations and customer requirements. You will act as the key interface between installations, sales, service and senior leadership, driving performance, compliance and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage installation teams, providing strong operational direction and ensuring clear performance targets are met.
• Maintain full P&L responsibility for the department, achieving annual budgets and financial objectives.
• Build effective cross-functional relationships with Sales, Service and Senior Management teams to support operational success.
• Oversee delivery of installation projects, ensuring programmes, cost control and quality standards are met.
• Act as the lead point of contact for key customer contracts, ensuring deadlines, compliance and service levels are consistently achieved.
• Support sales activities and nurture key account relationships to drive business growth and customer retention.
• Monitor and support installation teams to ensure high performance, compliance and continuous improvement.
• Lead regular internal and external progress review meetings, taking corrective action where required.
• Ensure full compliance with all relevant fire, security, construction and health & safety standards.
• Drive best practice, innovation and process improvements across installation methods and team operations.

Essential Requirements

• Strong experience in contracts management within construction or engineering.
• Commercial awareness and proven ability to cost and manage projects.
• Previous experience in the Fire & Security industry.
• Demonstrable leadership experience managing multi-disciplinary teams.
• Clear understanding of construction methods, sequencing and health & safety (including RAMS and subcontractor management).
• Proven track record of meeting SLA/KPI targets and driving performance improvements.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, including presenting to stakeholders.
• Strong organisation, resilience and ability to manage multiple priorities to tight deadlines.
• Proficient user of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and general IT systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical problem-solving ability.

Desirable Requirements

• HND (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline.
• NEBOSH, IOSH or SMSTS certification.
• Experience using Joblogic or similar contract management software.
• Knowledge of NEC3/4 and JCT contract administration.
• CSCS card (or equivalent).

Location & Work Pattern

• Location: Bath / Southwest region
• Work Pattern: Primarily office-based with regular UK travel to sites and client premises.
• Travel: Frequent UK travel required to support operational delivery.