Group Install Manager

Complete Security Recruitment; West of England; On-site; GBP 49,500 - 60,500; Full time

Job summary

Complete Security Recruitment seeks a Group Install Manager for overseeing fire, security, and network installation delivery in the UK. This senior role involves managing key contracts, supporting Project Managers, and ensuring compliance.

The ideal candidate has strong contracts management experience and a background in the Fire & Security industry, along with excellent communication skills. Regular travel to sites and client premises is an integral part of the job.

Qualifications

• Experience working in the Fire & Security industry.
• Strong management experience in construction or engineering environments.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee installation delivery and operational performance.
• Manage customer contracts, ensuring compliance and service expectations.
• Support Project Managers and Installation Engineers in their tasks.

Skills

Contracts management

Team management

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

Proactivity

Education

NEBOSH or IOSH certification

HND-level education

CSCS card or equivalent

Tools

Joblogic or similar software

Job description

Fire & Security Role:

Are you a Group Install Manager working with fire, security and network installation delivery?

Paying up to £55k

What can you expect as an employee:

• Full ownership of installation delivery, operational performance and departmental P&L.
• Lead and support Project Managers and Installation Engineers across fire, security and network installation projects.
• Manage key customer contracts, ensuring deadlines, compliance, budgets and service expectations are met.
• Work closely with sales, service and senior management teams to improve delivery, performance and customer success.
• Take responsibility for construction programmes, financial controls, quality standards, compliance and continual improvement.
• Regular travel to office locations, sites and client premises across the UK.

The ideal candidate would have:

• Previous experience working within the Fire & Security industry.
• Strong contracts management experience within construction, engineering or technical installation environments.
• Proven experience managing teams, driving performance and improving operational delivery.
• Strong commercial awareness, including project costing, budgets, forecasts and contract performance.
• A clear understanding of construction methods, sequencing, RAMS, subcontractor management and health and safety requirements.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to manage internal stakeholders, external customers and key accounts.
• A resilient, organised and proactive approach, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines.

Qualifications:

• Relevant Fire & Security, construction or engineering industry experience.
• NEBOSH, IOSH or SMSTS would be desirable.
• HND-level education or equivalent relevant industry experience would be desirable.
• CSCS card or equivalent would be desirable.
• Experience using Joblogic or similar contract management software would be beneficial.
• Knowledge of NEC3/4, JCT or contract law would be advantageous.

About the role:

This is a senior operational role for a proven Fire & Security installations leader. You will be responsible for managing the day-to-day performance of the installations function, supporting delivery teams, overseeing key customer contracts and ensuring work is completed safely, commercially and compliantly.

The role involves regular travel to office locations, sites and client premises across the UK. You will work closely with senior management, sales, service, project teams and installation engineers to ensure profitable, high-quality delivery across the group.