Racking & Automation Installations Lead – UK Projects

Alex Hopkirk Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive overtime rate

Company car scheme

20 days holiday + stat

Sick pay scheme

Life insurance

Job summary

Alexander James Recruiting is seeking an Installations Site Manager to oversee racking and automation projects across the UK, with occasional travel to Europe. The role requires managing on-site teams, subcontractors, and ensuring health & safety on all installations.

Ideal candidates will have SMSTS, CSCS, IPAF certifications, and a willingness to travel with frequent site stays. Midlands-based preferred with national coverage.

Qualifications

• Experience managing on-site installations of racking and automation projects.
• Must hold SMSTS, CSCS, IPAF certifications.
• Willingness to travel nationally with significant site stays.
• Strong communication with clients and internal management.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing Racking & Automation projects UK-wide with occasional Europe travel.
• Managing external contractors on-site (installers, electrical/mechanical engineers, control systems engineers).
• Ensuring risk management and health & safety on all projects.
• Working with Project Managers to meet pre-agreed time scales.
• Providing regular progress updates to clients and management.

Skills

SMSTS

CSCS

IPAF

SEMA racking cert

Site management

Tools

N/A

Job description

Alexander James Recruiting is seeking an Installations Site Manager to oversee racking and automation projects across the UK, with occasional travel to Europe. The role requires managing on-site teams, subcontractors, and ensuring health & safety on all installations.

Ideal candidates will have SMSTS, CSCS, IPAF certifications, and a willingness to travel with frequent site stays. Midlands-based preferred with national coverage.