Installation Supervisor

Prime Appointments Ltd; Colchester; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation and subsistence paid

Mileage paid

Home every Friday evening

Job summary

Prime Appointments Ltd is seeking an Installation Supervisor to lead UK‑wide projects. The role is hands‑on, with travel across sites Monday to Friday and stay‑away weeks as needed. You will supervise teams, work from drawings and RAMS, and ensure safety and quality on GRP installations.

The successful candidate will manage labour and materials, deliver toolbox talks, and liaise with clients and site teams while developing junior installers. A full UK driving licence and a CSCS/SSTS are required.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Installation Supervisor, Site Supervisor or similar.
• Ability to read technical drawings and specifications.
• Good knowledge of RAMS and site safety.
• CSCS Card and SSSTS or equivalent.
• Working at Height and Harness/Lanyard training.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise installation teams across the UK.
• Hands-on with GRP installations including walkways, platforms, staircases, handrailing, decking and access structures.
• Read technical drawings, specifications and RAMS.
• Deliver toolbox talks and site briefings.
• Coordinate labour, materials, tools and equipment.
• Monitor progress and resolve issues on site.
• Carry out quality checks, inspections and snagging.
• Liaise with clients, contractors and site teams.
• Support and develop less experienced installers.

Skills

Team leadership

Site supervision

Reading drawings

RAMS knowledge

Driving licence

Job description

Installation Supervisor 40,500 + up to 20% bonus 50 hours per week Nationwide UK Travel Monday - Friday

Are you interested in an installation role where you can travel the country, work on a variety of projects and lead a team on site?

We're looking for an Installation Supervisor to join an established engineering and installation business, working on projects across the UK.

This is a hands‑on role. You'll be out on‑site Monday to Friday, travelling to different locations, leading a team and getting involved with the installation work yourself. You'll stay away during the week and be back home by Friday evening.

What will you be doing?

• Leading and supervising installation teams across the UK
• Getting hands‑on with structural GRP installations including walkways, platforms, staircases, handrailing, decking and access structures
• Working from technical drawings, specifications and RAMS
• Delivering toolbox talks and site briefings
• Coordinating labour, materials, tools and equipment
• Monitoring progress and resolving issues on site
• Carrying out quality checks, inspections and snagging
• Liaising with clients, contractors and site teams
• Supporting and developing less experienced installers

What do you need?

We're looking for someone with previous experience in building and construction, engineering or installation supervision, who is comfortable leading a team while remaining hands‑on.

You'll need:

• Experience as an Installation Supervisor, Site Supervisor or similar
• Ability to read technical drawings and specifications
• Good knowledge of RAMS and site safety
• Valid CSCS Card and SSSTS or equivalent
• Working at Height and Harness/Lanyard training
• PASMA and IPAF where required
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle
• Willingness to stay away from home Monday to Friday
• The ability to commute to the Colchester area a couple of times per month

You must also be prepared to be clean shaven where required for face‑fitting and undergo regular drug and alcohol testing.

What's in it for you?

• 40,500 basic salary
• Up to 20% additional bonus, giving you the potential to earn up to 48,600
• 50-hour week, Monday to Friday
• Nationwide projects with plenty of variety
• Accommodation and subsistence paid
• Mileage paid
• Home every Friday evening
• Genuine hands‑on supervisory responsibility