Assistant Installation Manager

Chase Taylor Recruitment Ltd; Atherstone; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Chase Taylor Recruitment is seeking an Assistant Installation Manager for a bespoke glazing company, mainly site-based with travel to installations. You will perform quality control checks, inspect installations and produce QC reports to help Project Managers.

The role offers a clear path to a more senior installation management position, with a focus on quality, process adherence and collaboration with installation teams and management in Atherstone and on site locations.

Qualifications

• Experience in window, door, glazing, curtain walling or architectural installation.
• Understanding of installation processes and quality standards.
• Excellent written communication and report writing.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage site visits independently.
• Confident communicating with teams and senior management.
• Willingness to travel regularly to sites.

Responsibilities

• Visit installation sites and perform quality control checks on each job.
• Inspect completed installations to ensure workmanship meets standards.
• Produce clear QC reports for Project Managers.
• Identify recurring faults and report to Installation Manager.
• Monitor installation standards and provide site feedback.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and Installation Manager to maintain quality.
• Identify patterns indicating training or performance needs.
• Develop understanding of installation teams, processes and standards.

Skills

Quality control

Attention to detail

Report writing

Site communication

Organisational skills

Willingness to travel

Job description

Assistant Installation Manager

Location: Atherstone / Site-Based

Salary: Up to £40,000

The Role

Chase Taylor Recruitment is recruiting for an Assistant Installation Manager to join a bespoke architectural glazing company specialising in both domestic and commercial projects.

This is a new position within the business, offering an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in the window, door, glazing or architectural installation industry who has a strong eye for detail and a passion for quality.

The role will be predominantly site-based, travelling to installations to carry out quality control checks, with the remaining time spent working from home or the company's office in Atherstone.

Key Responsibilities

• Visit installation sites and carry out quality control checks on every job.
• Inspect completed installations to ensure workmanship meets the required standards.
• Produce clear, consistent QC reports identifying any issues for Project Managers to address.
• Report recurring faults, installation issues and quality concerns to the Installation Manager.
• Monitor installation standards and provide accurate feedback from sites.
• Work closely with Project Managers and the Installation Manager to maintain quality across all projects.
• Identify patterns in installation issues that may highlight training or performance requirements.
• Develop an understanding of the installation teams, processes and company standards.

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience within the window, door, glazing, curtain walling or architectural installation industry.
• A good understanding of installation processes and quality standards.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify installation defects.
• Good written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear and accurate reports.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage site visits independently.
• Confident communicating with installation teams, Project Managers and senior management.
• A proactive approach to quality control and problem-solving.
• Willingness to travel regularly to sites.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established bespoke architectural glazing business in a newly created role, with the chance to develop your knowledge of the company's installation teams and processes and progress towards a more senior installation management position over time.

Salary: Up to £40,000, depending on experience.