Installation and Projects Operations Manager

Atlas Copco Holding GmbH; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Pennine Pneumatic Services Ltd is seeking an Installation and Projects Operations Manager to lead the installation business across multiple projects from handover to commissioning. You will oversee planning, budgets, and teams to maximise efficiency and profitability.

The role requires mechanical engineering qualifications, experience in HVAC/plumbing or related installations, and strong leadership. A UK driving licence and willingness to travel are essential; hybrid site arrangement in

Qualifications

• Qualification in mechanical engineering or related field
• Experience managing mechanical/HVAC/plumbing installation projects
• Strong project planning, scheduling, cost control, and margin management
• Ability to read engineering drawings and P&IDs
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills
• Willingness to travel to customer sites and hold UK driving licence
• Supervisory safety certification desirable (SSSTS, SMSTS, or IOSH Managing Safely)

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the installation business from order handover to commissioning and sign-off
• Oversee resource planning and scheduling to maximise technician utilisation and efficiency
• Manage project lifecycles, budgets, costs, materials, and profitability across multiple projects
• Coordinate internal teams, subcontractors, equipment, and logistics for successful delivery
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships as the key contact throughout delivery
• Lead, motivate, and develop project managers, planners, and technicians
• Ensure installations comply with health, safety, quality and regulatory standards (RAMS, pressure systems)
• Drive continuous improvement through project reviews and variation management

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Problem-solving

Travel readiness

Education

NVQ Level 3, HNC/HND or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Engineering drawing interpretation

Job description

Installation and Projects Operations Manager

Your role

What You'll do:

• Lead and manage the installation business, taking ownership of projects from order handover through to commissioning and sign-off
• Oversee resource planning and scheduling to maximise technician utilisation and operational efficiency
• Manage project lifecycles, budgets, costs, materials, and profitability across multiple installation projects
• Coordinate internal teams, subcontractors, equipment, and logistics to ensure successful project delivery
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships, acting as the key point of contact throughout project delivery
• Lead, motivate, and develop project managers, planners, and installation technicians
• Ensure all installations comply with health, safety, quality, and regulatory standards, including RAMS and pressure systems requirements
• Drive continuous improvement through project reviews, variation management, and performance analysis

To succeed, you will need

• NVQ Level 3, HNC/HND, or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
• Previous experience managing mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, industrial pipework, or compressed air installation projects
• Strong understanding of project planning, scheduling, cost control, and margin management
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and P&IDs
• Excellent organisational, communication, and leadership skills
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Health and safety awareness, with supervisory safety certification desirable (SSSTS, SMSTS, or IOSH Managing Safely)
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to customer sites

In return, we offer

• A supportive team culture focused on collaboration, accountability, curiosity, and continuous improvement
• The opportunity to lead a key area of the business and make a direct impact on operational performance
• Ongoing professional development and technical training opportunities
• Career progression within Atlas Copco Group and Maziak Compressor Services Ltd
• Competitive salary and benefits package

Job location

Hybrid
This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, allowing you to split your time between working remotely and being on-site at our Brighouse in Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Contact information

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• Functional Area: Project Management
• Location: UK - United Kingdom
• City: Brighouse
• On-site/remote: Hybride
• Company Name: Pennine Pneumatic Services Ltd