Installations Manager in Huddersfield)

Ad Warrior Ltd; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ad Warrior Ltd. is seeking an Installations Manager to oversee installation projects in Huddersfield. You will coordinate crews, liaise with clients and suppliers, review RAMS, and ensure projects meet deadlines, budgets and quality standards.

The role supports direct site interaction, ongoing client engagement and compliance with health and safety requirements, typically Monday–Friday, with a competitive salary and company car.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of RAMS and H&S practices.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and plans.
• IOSH Managing Safely qualification is required.
• Strong planning, organisational and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage installation crew bookings and planning.
• Coordinate crews to meet project requirements on time and budget.
• Liaise with Project Managers, clients, suppliers and crews throughout projects.
• Attend site meetings and surveys as required.
• Ensure H&S, regulatory compliance and quality standards on site.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Planning

RAMS knowledge

Technical knowledge

UK geography

Communication

Teamwork

IT skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Job description

Installations Manager

Location: Huddersfield

Salary: Competitive salary and company car

Vacancy Type: Full Time (Approx 37.5 hours per week) Permanent

Hours: Our contracted hours are Monday to Friday

The Installations Manager is responsible for overseeing and coordinating installation projects, ensuring that all work is carried out on time, within budget, and to the required standard of quality. This role involves direct interaction with clients, suppliers, and installation teams.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

General Duties

• Manage internal bookings of installation crews using internal methods and systems.
• Allocation and planning of installation crews to meet project requirements, in the most effective and efficient manner.
• Be responsive to calls from Contractors outside of office hours, as necessary to support our standard of service levels.
• Review all RAMS completed by internal project teams and installation crews prior to start of works, to ensure they meet the required standards of accuracy and relevance to the scope of works. Manage submissions of an unsatisfactory nature through comprehensive training and development of clear guidelines and templates.
• Liaise with Project Managers and Installation crews throughout the duration of each project to ensure successful completion. Offer advice, guidance, and technical support where necessary.
• Develop and maintain a competency matrix capturing technical skills, competency qualifications and safety qualifications for all installation crews, to ensure that they meet the necessary standards required on all projects. Review frequently and escalates any non-conformance immediately to Senior Management.
• Adhere to internal new supplier onboarding procedures.
• Update and publish installation rate cards to the Project Teams. Use benchmarking tools to compare rates against industry levels.
• Attend project meetings when required.
• Attend site meetings when required.
• Attend survey visits when required.
• Arrange frequent site audits using H&S and Compliance resources available to ensure our installation crews are meeting the required standards. Audits must cover H&S standards, Regulatory compliance, and Quality of installation, whilst operating on site.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:

• Analytical thinking. Be able to analyse data, make informed decisions and solve problems.
• Planning and Organisational skills. Be able to manage tight deadlines, coordinate schedules and ensure smooth operations.
• Health & Safety knowledge including proven in depth knowledge of RAMs. Minimum IOSH Managing Safely qualification.
• Technical knowledge. Understanding of installation methods for signage and interior furniture, including the ability to interpret technical drawings and plans, and knowledge of the equipment, materials and access equipment required to undertake installation works.
• Geographical knowledge of the UK.
• Effective communication skills. Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• IT knowledge. Hands on experience with workflow applications, databases, and collaborative platforms.
• Decision Making: Strong leadership skills and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage external contractors decisively and towards strategic objectives set by Senior Management.