Contract Installations Manager

Howdens-95ed4e89; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Pension scheme with up to 12% employer

25 days holiday

Staff discount on Howdens products

Share awards and prize draws

Laptop and mobile phone

Job summary

Howdens Joinery is seeking an experienced Contracts Installation Manager to oversee kitchen installations across the North UK. This site-based role requires coordinating internal teams and subcontractors, ensuring safe, on-time delivery and kept to Howdens' high standards.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, stakeholder management, and a track record in fit-out or construction projects, with a full UK driving licence and a customer-focused approach.

Qualifications

• Experience managing product installations, fit-out projects, or construction activities on site.
• Excellent reading of technical drawings and site plans.
• Strong organisational and project coordination skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Customer-focused approach with high attention to detail.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple live installation projects across the North UK.
• Lead and co-ordinate Howdens-approved fitting teams and subcontractors on site.
• Conduct pre-start meetings and set up projects for success from day one.
• Ensure installations meet Howdens' quality, safety, and customer service standards.
• Build strong relationships with Site Managers, QS, Contracts Managers and depot teams.
• Monitor progress, resolve issues quickly, and keep projects on track.
• Support the National Contracts Installation Manager with delivery across the region.

Skills

Installation PM

On-site leadership

Reading drawings

Stakeholder management

Health & safety

Communication

Driving licence

Job description

At Howdens, we are looking for an experienced Contracts Installation Manager to oversee kitchen installations across the North UK area. This is an excellent opportunity for a site-based professional who enjoys managing multiple projects, building strong relationships, and ensuring installations are delivered safely, on time, and to the highest standards.Whether you're currently an Installation Manager, Site Manager, Project Manager, Construction Manager, Fit-Out Manager, or Supervisor, we'd love to hear from you.What you'll be doingAs an Installation Manager, you'll be the key link between our customers, site teams, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders, ensuring every installation runs smoothly from pre-start through to completion.You'll be responsible for:Managing multiple live installation projects across the NorthLeading and coordinating Howdens-approved fitting teams and subcontractors on siteConducting pre-start meetings and ensuring projects are set up for success from day oneEnsuring all installations meet Howdens' high standards of quality, safety, and customer serviceBuilding strong working relationships with Site Managers, Quantity Surveyors, Contracts Managers, and depot teamsMonitoring progress on site, resolving issues quickly, and keeping projects on trackSupporting the National Contracts Installation Manager with the successful delivery of installations across the regionPromoting a strong health and safety culture across all sitesWhat we're looking forWe're keen to speak to individuals with experience managing installations or construction projects within sectors such as kitchens, fit-out, interiors, construction, housebuilding, commercial projects, or specialist subcontracting.You'll have:Experience managing product installations, fit-out projects, or construction activities on siteA background as an Installation Manager, Site Manager, Project Manager, Contracts Supervisor, Construction Manager, or similarStrong knowledge of site health and safety requirementsThe ability to read and interpret technical drawings and site plansExcellent organisational and project coordination skillsStrong communication and stakeholder management abilitiesA customer-focused approach with high attention to detailThe confidence to lead teams and influence positive outcomes on siteA full UK driving licenceWhat you'll receiveBasic salary plus quarterly bonusCompany carLaptop and mobile phoneExcellent pension scheme with up to 12% employer contributions25 days holiday, increasing with length of serviceStaff discount on Howdens productsShare awards and prize drawsWhy HowdensAs the UK's number one trade kitchen supplier, Howdens continues to invest in its people, products, and future growth. Join a business where your experience will make a real impact, working on exciting projects while enjoying the support, stability, and opportunities that come with a market-leading brand. Last year our sales reached circa 2.3bn, and we have an ambitious growth agenda.As well as the opportunity to develop within a fast paced and commercial environment, you will be part of a rewarding organisation recognised for excellence in the workplace in the Best Big Companies to Work For.About Howdens:Howdens Joinery is a highly successful FTSE 100 business, with more than 900 depots nationwide and more than 11,000 staff. Last year our sales reached circa 2.3bn, and we continue to experience significant growth and success. Despite our scale, Howdens remains a local business with traditional values.There is a strong entrepreneurial ethos and the opportunity to develop within a fast-paced and commercial environment. That, along with a competitive salary, development opportunities, and exciting rewards, are among the reasons why our people enjoy working for Howdens – and why we have been named one of the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For.Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. We’re working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, please email [e-mail] with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you.Please note that candidates applying for this role must have a valid right to work in the UK, we do not offer sponsorship of employment for any depot positions at this time. We appreciate your understanding.#LI-LO1 #CVL #INDKSD #Reed