Installations Manager

Artichoke; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist interior design firm in the UK is seeking an Installations Manager to oversee bespoke joinery installations. The role involves planning installations, managing subcontract teams, and ensuring quality control on sites. Ideal candidates will have at least five years of experience in a similar role. Responsibilities also include logistics coordination and communication with project teams. This position offers an opportunity to work on significant projects both in the UK and internationally.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of site experience in a similar role as manager or senior site fitter.
• Experience in joinery, interiors, or construction.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the installation phase of projects ensuring effective planning.
• Manage and support subcontract fitting teams including booking and coordination.
• Maintain site quality through quality control and communication.

Skills

Organisational skills

Coordination skills

Communication skills

Site management

Job description

Artichoke is a specialist interior design and bespoke joinery practice working on some of the most significant private homes in the UK and abroad. We are seeking an Installations Manager to support the planning, coordination and delivery of our bespoke joinery installations.

About the Role

The Installations Manager oversees the installation phase of Artichoke projects, ensuring programmes are clearly planned, fitting operations are well organised, and site standards are consistently maintained across UK and international locations.

What You’ll Do

You will support the planning and preparation of installation work, including:

• Installation planning, costing and budgets
• Site and project risk analysis
• Pre-contract technical support
• Technical site meetings with main contractors and architects
• Site survey checks for dimensions, M&E requirements and grid set-up
• Logistics coordination, including component coding and delivery management with the Logistics team

You will manage and support sub-contract fitting teams by:

• Booking and coordinating fitting teams
• Issuing fitting drawing packs and sequence instructions / notes from makers
• Preparing fitting consumables, fixings and fitting packs
• Upholding fitting team standards and supervising teams on site
• Recording fitting team hours (daily and project-specific)
• Overseeing fitting team logistics: travel, accommodation and subsistence

Site Quality Control

You will maintain site quality and communication through:

• Site quality control and issue resolution
• Management and upkeep of Artichoke site tools and tool records
• Project communication and reporting to the Project Director and Technical Director
• Regular photographic project updates

Additional Responsibilities

• Supporting small projects
• Managing remedials on previous Artichoke installations

Reporting Line

Reports to: Installation Manager; Technical Director

What We’re Looking For

• Strong organisational and coordination skills
• Experience supporting installation work within joinery, interiors or construction
• Confident communication with contractors, fitting teams and internal colleagues
• A calm, professional and structured approach to site management

The minimum requirement for application is a managerwith five years’ site experience in a similar role as manager or senior site fitter.

How to Apply

If this role aligns with your experience, please send your CV and cover letter directly to [e-mail]. Full details can be found on the Careers page of our website.