Lead Site Installation Engineer – UK Travel

Citygate Automotive Limited; Northam; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel covered

Company vehicle

Pension plan

PPE provided

Job summary

Citygate Automotive Limited is seeking a versatile Site Installation Engineer to join our team in Bideford, with nationwide travel. You will split your time between leading on-site installation crews across the UK and coordinating project planning, workshops, and logistics from the North Devon unit.

Candidates should have proven people management experience (Site Foreman/Manager), strong hands-on installation skills, and a practical approach to multi-material fabrication.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience supervising site crews or projects.
• Strong ability to plan build schedules, logistics, and site resources.
• Hands-on background in site installations, shopfitting, or modular builds.
• Comfort with working across metals, timber, plastics, and composites.

Responsibilities

• Map installation schedules, milestones, and resource needs.
• Source materials, manage stock, coordinate subcontractors and site labour.
• Lead on-site studio builds, ensure quality, and handover to clients.
• Mentor installation technicians and maintain project momentum.

Skills

People management

Project planning

Site/installations

Multi-material fabrication

Willing to travel

Driving licence

Tools

Power tools

Measuring equipment

Workshop equipment

Job description

Citygate Automotive Limited is seeking a versatile Site Installation Engineer to join our team in Bideford, with nationwide travel. You will split your time between leading on-site installation crews across the UK and coordinating project planning, workshops, and logistics from the North Devon unit.

Candidates should have proven people management experience (Site Foreman/Manager), strong hands-on installation skills, and a practical approach to multi-material fabrication.