Senior Installation Lead — Construction & Design

RHL Recruitment Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Car allowance

Job summary

RHL Recruitment Australia seeks an experienced Installation Manager to lead installation work across building, construction, and architectural projects. You will ensure installations are delivered safely, on time, and within budget while managing teams, subcontractors, and stakeholder relationships.

You will engage with designers and engineers to develop installation methodologies and coordinate resources to meet milestones, while maintaining a strong safety culture and cost control.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in construction and building installation projects.
• Strong project management and ability to plan, coordinate and deliver complex installations.
• Experience managing budgets, variations and contractual matters.
• Experience supervising multi-disciplinary teams and subcontractors.
• Thorough knowledge of safety and risk assessment processes and on-site implementation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all installation activities from mobilisation to handover.
• Consult with designers and engineers to develop installation methodologies throughout project stages.
• Coordinate resources, labour, plant and materials to meet programme milestones and minimise disruption.
• Manage and coach site teams and subcontractors; drive high standards of workmanship and performance.
• Carry out risk assessments, develop method statements and implement safe systems of work.
• Maintain compliance with health and safety legislation and company policies; promote a positive safety culture.
• Monitor progress, identify and resolve issues, and escalate to protect programme and commercial outcomes.
• Prepare and review programme updates, progress reports and site records.
• Analyse contracts and variations, manage change control and support commercial negotiations.
• Control site costs, report on budgets and support forecasting.
• Liaise with clients, design teams, supply chain and internal stakeholders to ensure successful delivery and handover.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

HSE compliance

Risk assessment

Contractual awareness

Site coordination

Communication

Job description

RHL Recruitment Australia seeks an experienced Installation Manager to lead installation work across building, construction, and architectural projects. You will ensure installations are delivered safely, on time, and within budget while managing teams, subcontractors, and stakeholder relationships.

You will engage with designers and engineers to develop installation methodologies and coordinate resources to meet milestones, while maintaining a strong safety culture and cost control.