Installation & Projects Operations Leader

Atlas Copco Airpower N.V.; Brighouse; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team culture

Leadership role

Professional training

Career progression

Benefits package

Job summary

Atlas Copco UK in Brighouse, Yorkshire, United Kingdom is seeking an Installation and Projects Operations Manager to lead the installation portfolio from handover to commissioning and sign-off. You will optimise resources, coordinate teams, subcontractors, and logistics to deliver multiple projects on time and within budget.

The role requires strong mechanical engineering knowledge, project planning, and leadership.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering
• 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
• Safety awareness with supervisory certification desirable (SSSTS, SMSTS, or IOSH Managing Safely)
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to customer sites

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Project management

Mechanical engineering

Planning & scheduling

Budgeting & margin management

Leadership

Driving licence

Safety awareness

Education

Mechanical Engineering qualification

Job description

Atlas Copco UK in Brighouse, Yorkshire, United Kingdom is seeking an Installation and Projects Operations Manager to lead the installation portfolio from handover to commissioning and sign-off. You will optimise resources, coordinate teams, subcontractors, and logistics to deliver multiple projects on time and within budget.

The role requires strong mechanical engineering knowledge, project planning, and leadership.