Installation Manager

Bystronic Laser AG; Coventry; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company in the UK seeks an experienced Installation Manager to oversee the planning and execution of installation projects. You'll lead projects related to cutting, bending, and automation, ensuring they meet quality standards and customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate has experience in machinery installation project management and strong customer-facing skills. This role includes travel up to 50% and offers benefits like a company vehicle, medical insurance, and more.

Benefits

Company car/van

Life Insurance

Pension

Private Medical Insurance

Access to gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in machinery installation project management, preferably in the sheet metal industry.
• Proven record of successful issue resolution under tight timelines.
• Project Management certification (e.g. IPMA) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage installation projects from initiation to closure.
• Prepare comprehensive project plans and installation documentation.
• Monitor and drive project progress and ensure active customer communication.

Skills

Project management

Customer-facing experience

Issue resolution

Technical installation knowledge

CAD familiarity

Education

Technical training in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering

Tools

MS Office

MS Projects

CRM

Job description

We are Bystronic – a global technology company passionate about creating an impact for a sustainable future with sheet metal and beyond.

We want to work with people who support us in creating innovative solutions to move our industry forward. Our focus is on automating the complete material and data flow of the laser cutting and bending process chain.

In a nutshell

As an Installation Manager, you will be responsible for the end-to-end hands‑on planning and execution of installation projects including Cutting, Bending, Tube, Automation and Machine Software in your region. This role ensures installations meet global quality standards, are executed on time and within budget, and are delivered with maximum customer satisfaction.

What you will be doing

• Lead and manage installation projects from initiation to closure, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and specified quality standards
• Prepare comprehensive project plans and installation documentation
• Drive and ensure adherence to installation process standards, checklists, and compliance requirements
• Monitor and drive project progress and ensure active and professional customer communication
• Handle issue and conflict resolution effectively during installations in close collaboration with responsible internal parties
• Implement project controlling activities in close collaboration with the Installation Teams according to defined global controlling standards
• Support the further development of the EMEA Project Management Area by collaborating in centrally aligned methodology, process or tooling projects

Your education & experience

• Experience in machinery installation project management, preferably in the sheet metal, automation or CNC machine industry and a good understanding of machinery installation procedures
• Technical training or completed studies in the fields of mechanical, electrical, industrial engineering, mechatronics or related field
• Proven record of customer-facing experience and successful issue resolution under tight timelines
• Familiarity with CAD drawings, technical installation requirements, and machine control systems
• Proficient Know‑How of project management methodologies, Project Management certification (e.g. IPMA) is a plus and good IT skills (MS Office, MS Projects, CRM)
• Availability for travelling up to 50%

What’s in it for you

• Laptop, iPhone, and iPad provided
• Full tool set
• Company car/van
• Pension
• Life Insurance
• Private Medical Insurance
• WeCare (access to counselling and wellbeing support)
• Access to gym memberships, discounted shopping vouchers, and more

People power our purpose

Imagine working in an environment that helps move the company to the next level, where your passion, values, and skills are integral to impacting the sheet metal industry and beyond. At Bystronic, this can become your reality. Our people are the edge to drive and nurture our ambitions and continued success. Together we have created a culture where our people are central, inspiring us to make decisions that best serve them and are aligned with our purpose.

As much as we are in a technology business, human beings drive real change.

Interested?

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