Installation Manager

Sureserve Group; Coalville; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel card

PPE provided

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee discounts

Private healthcare

Job summary

Sureserve Group is seeking a senior gas project lead in Liverpool to deliver domestic gas installation programmes, including boiler replacements and system upgrades. You will ensure projects run safely, on time, within budget and to high quality standards.

The role emphasizes contractor management, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement, with responsibilities across stakeholders and regulatory compliance. Excellent leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• CCN1, CENWAT, HTR1 and CKR1 essential for this role.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Proven experience managing gas installation programmes in social housing or regulated environments.
• Strong knowledge of gas safety legislation and compliance.
• Experience managing contractors and budgets; able to interpret technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day management of installation programmes with contractors, delivering high performance and excellent customer service.
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure residents receive first-class service on every project.
• Lead installation engineers, supervisors and contractors, providing direction, coaching and accountability for safety and quality.

Skills

CCN1

CENWAT

HTR1

CKR1

UK driving licence

gas installation programmes

gas safety legislation

contractor management

budgets

interpret drawings

stakeholder management

problem solving

communication

Job description

Salary: £48,175 per annum

Location: Liverpool (L7 9NJ)

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 40

Working pattern: Monday to Friday (0800-1700)

Holiday entitlement: 20 + Bank Holidays (increases with service)

About the role

Lead the delivery of domestic gas installation programmes, including boiler replacements, heating system upgrades, and planned investment works. You'll be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in full compliance with industry regulations and quality standards.

A significant part of the role will involve managing contractor relationships, monitoring performance, and identifying opportunities to improve quality, efficiency, and value for money. You'll use performance data and operational insight to continuously enhance service delivery while ensuring compliance remains at the forefront of everything you do.

The postholder will have proven experience managing gas installation programmes within social housing, local authority, or another regulated environment, coupled with a strong track record of leading teams and delivering results. You'll be a confident communicator with the ability to motivate others, manage competing priorities, and build strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

What you'll be doing

• Work closely with contractors, operational teams, and residents, oversee the day-to-day management of installation programmes, driving high performance, excellent customer service, and continuous improvement
• Play a key role in monitoring compliance, managing contractor performance, and ensuring residents receive a first-class service throughout every project
• Lead a team of installation engineers, supervisors, and contractors, you'll provide clear direction, coaching, and support to drive performance and foster a culture of accountability, safety, and customer focus

What we're looking for

• Valid domestic and/or commercial gas qualifications. As a minimum, successful candidates must have the following: CCN1, CENWAT, HTR1, CKR1 (essential)
• Full UK driving licence (essential)
• Proven experience managing gas installation programmes within social housing, local authority, or a regulated housing environment (essential)
• Strong knowledge of gas safety legislation, compliance, and best practice
• Experience managing contractors and budgets
• Ability to interpret technical specifications and drawings
• Excellent organisational, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage competing priorities

Why Join Us

You’ll be part of a supportive team that values expertise, reliability and great customer service. We offer a positive working environment, opportunities for development and the chance to make a meaningful impact, in the communities we serve.

Benefits

• Company vehicle and fuel card supplied
• Uniform, PPE & mobile device supplied
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• *Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption leave and other family friendly policies
• Sureserve Benefits Hub, accessing over 1000 retail discounts
• Virtual GP service, available for employees and immediate family
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• *Bike2Work Scheme
• *EV Car Scheme
• Employee engagement events and "Employee Voice" programmes
• Strong opportunities for career growth and development

*Terms/qualifying criteria applies

Equal Opportunities

Sureserve is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to nurturing a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.

Reasonable Adjustments

As part of our commitment to Inclusivity, we offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process for individuals who may require them. If you feel you need any adjustments, please contact

Pre-employment Checks

Successful applicants will be subject to eligibility checks with a 3rd party, including the right to work in the UK and DBS checks.

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