Assistant Installations Manager

Porterhouse Recruitment Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Porterhouse Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Assistant Installation Manager for architectural glazing. The role covers UK-wide site visits, quality inspections, and ensuring high standards of workmanship and customer satisfaction across projects.

The ideal candidate combines hands-on glazing installation experience with strong attention to detail and good client liaison skills, with flexibility to travel and stay away overnight as required.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience installing architectural or high-end residential glazing systems.
• Strong technical knowledge of glazing installation methods and hardware.
• Experience in quality control, site inspections and snagging.
• Excellent problem-solving and independent work ability.
• Ability to read technical drawings and interpret specifications.
• Full UK driving licence and CSCS card.

Responsibilities

• Visit UK sites to inspect glazing installations and ensure quality.
• Perform quality control inspections and document defects.
• Produce inspection reports and communicate actions to the Project Manager.
• Carry out minor remedial works on site (hardware adjustments, seals, alignment).
• Monitor snagging items and ensure timely completion.
• Act as on-site liaison with clients, contractors, architects and site managers.
• Conduct final inspections and handovers with clients.
• Ensure installations are clean and professionally finished.
• Provide guidance on operation and maintenance of glazing systems.
• Support the Installation Manager with site oversight and project quality.

Skills

Glazing installation

Quality control

Reading drawings

Driving licence

CSCS card

Communication skills

Tools

Laser levels

Measuring equipment

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Installation Manager – Architectural Glazing

Location: Tamworth area (CV9), with travel to sites across the UK, including Scotland

Job Type: Full-time, Monday to Friday

Travel: Regular UK-wide travel with occasional overnight stays

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and hands‑on Assistant Installation Manager to join a specialist company operating

within the high‑end residential glazing sector.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled glazing professional with a strong technical background, exceptional

attention to detail and a passion for delivering high‑quality installations.

The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining installation standards across projects throughout the

UK. You will be responsible for visiting sites, carrying out quality inspections, identifying and resolving

installation issues, and ensuring completed projects meet the highest standards of workmanship and customer

satisfaction.

This is a varied, site‑based position that combines practical technical work, quality control, client liaison and

installation support. It also offers excellent opportunities for career progression into a senior installation

management role.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct site visits across the UK to inspect completed glazing installations and ensure quality standards are consistently achieved.
• Carry out thorough quality control inspections, identifying defects, outstanding works and areas requiring attention.
• Produce clear and accurate inspection reports, documenting any issues and communicating required actions to the relevant Project Manager.
• Undertake minor remedial works and adjustments on site, including hardware adjustments, seals, alignment and finishing.
• Monitor outstanding snagging items and ensure corrective works are completed within agreed timescales.
• Identify recurring installation issues and provide feedback to management to support continuous improvement.
• Act as a key point of contact on site, maintaining effective communication with clients, contractors, architects and site managers.
• Conduct final inspections and handovers with clients, addressing concerns and ensuring a positive customer experience.
• Ensure completed installations are clean, professionally finished and presented to the required standard.
• Provide clients with appropriate guidance on the operation and maintenance of installed glazing systems.
• Support the Installation Manager with site oversight, installation standards and overall project quality.

Skills and Experience Required

Previous hands‑on experience installing architectural or high‑end residential glazing systems, including

sliding doors, structural glazing, windows, rooflights or similar products.

Strong technical knowledge of glazing installation methods, components and associated hardware.

Experience in quality control, site inspections, snagging or installation supervision.

Excellent practical problem‑solving skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve minor installation issues

independently.

A keen eye for detail, particularly regarding alignment, levels, sightlines, seals, silicone finishes and

overall presentation.

Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, installation plans and specifications.

Competence using laser levels and other relevant measuring equipment.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a professional approach when dealing with

homeowners, architects, contractors and site teams.

Good organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple site visits and priorities.

Comfortable preparing written reports and using digital reporting systems on a mobile phone or tablet.

Full UK driving licence.

Valid CSCS card.

Additional site qualifications, such as slinging and lifting, would be advantageous.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who combines practical glazing installation experience with a genuine commitment to

quality and customer service.

You will be confident working independently, comfortable identifying and resolving technical issues, and capable

of representing the business professionally when visiting clients and construction sites.

As this position involves travelling to projects throughout the UK, including Scotland, flexibility to travel and stay

away overnight when required is essential.

You will be proactive, organised and detail‑focused, with the confidence to take ownership of site inspections and

ensure that every installation is completed to an exceptional standard.

Career Development

This position offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced glazing installer, site supervisor or quality control

professional looking to take the next step into installation management.

Working closely with the Installation Manager, you will gain valuable experience in overseeing multiple projects,

maintaining installation standards and supporting the wider installation operation, with the potential to progress

into a more senior management position.