Installation Operations Lead — Project Admin & Planning

Boon Edam UK; Ashford; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Company pension

Healthcare plan

Career development

Hybrid working

Job summary

Boon Edam UK is seeking an installed Office Manager to lead the Install Desk and oversee project administration, labour planning and reporting for field-based Project Managers delivering customer projects.

You will supervise the Install Desk team, manage SAP-based project administration and financial controls while collaborating with Finance, Logistics and other functions. Hybrid working after four weeks, based at our Ashford head office in Kent.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an operational management, project support or office management role.
• Experience leading or supervising an administration or project support team.
• Strong SAP or ERP system experience with the ability to manage complex project administration activities.
• Sound understanding of financial controls, forecasting, reporting and commercial processes.
• Experience supporting installation, construction or project-based operations.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to interpret and present management information.

Responsibilities

• Managing the Install Desk operation to support the successful delivery of installation projects across the UK.
• Leading, motivating and developing the Install Desk team, setting clear objectives and performance expectations.
• Overseeing labour planning activities to ensure technicians and subcontractors are deployed efficiently.
• Managing SAP‑based project administration, including variations, nmargin adjustments, applications and final accounts.
• Producing accurate management reports covering revenuenforecasts, project performance, labour utilisation and forecasting accuracy.
• Supporting month‑end activities, including turnover reporting, work in progress management and final project billing reviews.
• Managing relationships with subcontractors, plant suppliers, hauliers and other external partners to ensure projects remain on track.
• Working closely with Project Managers, Finance, Logistics and other internal departments to support successful project delivery.

Skills

Operational management

Team supervision

SAP/ERP system experience

Financial controls

Project support

Data analysis

Tools

SAP

Job description

Boon Edam UK is seeking an installed Office Manager to lead the Install Desk and oversee project administration, labour planning and reporting for field-based Project Managers delivering customer projects.

You will supervise the Install Desk team, manage SAP-based project administration and financial controls while collaborating with Finance, Logistics and other functions. Hybrid working after four weeks, based at our Ashford head office in Kent.