Head of Installation Projects & Operations

Atlas Copco; Brighouse; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team culture

Professional development

Career progression

Hybrid working

Job summary

Atlas Copco is seeking a skilled Installation Project Leader to drive delivery of mechanical installation projects across the UK. You will oversee planning, scheduling, budgeting, and cross-functional coordination to ensure profitability and on-time completion.

You will manage customer relationships, mentor project teams, and ensure RAMS, safety, and quality standards are met while promoting continuous improvement across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3, HNC/HND or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience managing mechanical, HVAC, or industrial pipework installation projects.
• Strong planning, scheduling, cost control, and margin management.
• Able to read engineering drawings and P&IDs.
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
• Safety awareness with supervisory certification desirable (SSSTS/SMSTS/IOSH).
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to customer sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage installation projects from handover to commissioning.
• Coordinate resources, scheduling, and efficiency across teams.
• Oversee budgets, costs, materials, and profitability of multiple projects.
• Manage relationships with customers and be primary contact.
• Lead and develop project managers, planners, and technicians.
• Ensure compliance with RAMS, health, safety, quality, and regs.
• Drive continuous improvement through reviews and variation management.

Skills

Project management

Scheduling

Cost control

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Health and safety awareness

Education

NVQ Level 3 / HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering or related

Job description

Atlas Copco is seeking a skilled Installation Project Leader to drive delivery of mechanical installation projects across the UK. You will oversee planning, scheduling, budgeting, and cross-functional coordination to ensure profitability and on-time completion.

You will manage customer relationships, mentor project teams, and ensure RAMS, safety, and quality standards are met while promoting continuous improvement across multiple sites.