Installation Manager - Heating

Green Recruitment Company; Hailsham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Recruitment Company seeks an experienced Heat Pump Installation Manager in Hailsham, UK, to lead installation operations across the South East. This role involves overseeing installation projects, managing high-value revenues, and ensuring quality standards are met. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in heating engineering, project management, and experience with heat pump systems. Join a growing company committed to renewable energy solutions and make a significant impact on its growth.

Qualifications

• Qualified heating engineer with NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Experience in designing and installing heat pump systems.
• Strong project management skills with projects up to £500k.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee heat pump installation projects.
• Supervise internal engineers and subcontractor teams.
• Manage project planning, scheduling, and resources.

Skills

Qualified heating engineer (e.g. NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Plumbing & Heating)

Demonstrated experience in the design and installation of heat pump systems

Strong project management expertise

Experience overseeing both in-house teams and subcontractors

Excellent organisational and leadership capabilities

High level of attention to detail

Job description

TGRC is partnering with a UK-based renewable energy provider focused on helping homeowners and businesses transition to cleaner, more efficient energy solutions. With strong expertise in solar technology and a clear commitment to sustainability, the company offers tailored, end-to-end services - from initial consultation and system design through to professional installation and ongoing support - making clean energy adoption straightforward and accessible across the UK.

Job Summary:

We are now looking to appoint an experienced and motivated Heat Pump Installation Manager to lead and expand installation operations across the South East. This is a pivotal leadership role within a growing business, offering the opportunity to influence processes, enhance performance, and support the company’s continued national growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee full-cycle heat pump installation projects, managing monthly revenues of up to £500k
• Supervise both internal engineers and subcontractor teams to ensure consistent quality and delivery standards
• Champion a “right first time” approach, ensuring projects are completed accurately and on schedule
• Manage a high-volume, fast-paced workload while maintaining strong attention to detail
• Take full responsibility for project planning, scheduling, and resource coordination
• Carry out and review comprehensive site surveys, ensuring accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs)
• Design and implement scalable processes to support business growth
• Prepare and review Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS)
• Ensure compliance with all health & safety regulations, fostering a proactive safety culture
• Contribute to pricing, estimating, and tendering activities to support commercial outcomes
• Work closely with sales and design teams to deliver efficient, technically robust system designs
• Track performance metrics and drive continuous improvements in operational efficiency

Skills & Experience Required:

• Qualified heating engineer (e.g. NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Plumbing & Heating)
• Demonstrated experience in the design and installation of heat pump systems
• Strong project management expertise, with a track record of delivering projects of up to £500k per month
• Experience overseeing both in-house teams and subcontractors
• Proven involvement in pricing, estimating, and tendering processes
• Comfortable working within a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Excellent organisational and leadership capabilities
• High level of attention to detail, particularly across site surveys, BOMs, and technical documentation
• Solid understanding of health & safety regulations and industry best practices
• Process-oriented approach, with the ability to develop and enhance operational workflows