Installation Manager

Powerhouse Lighting; Greater London, City of London, Harlow Hill; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK manufacturing business is seeking an Installation Manager to lead a territory-based team in London and East Anglia. The role includes managing installation engineers, ensuring compliance, and maintaining efficiency levels to meet KPIs. The ideal candidate is a qualified electrician with strong leadership skills and experience in managing teams. Competitive salary of £45,000 - £50,000 plus benefits, including a company car.

Benefits

Company car

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Experienced Electrician with valid 18th Edition certification.
• Experienced leader with managing experience of territory-based engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and manage direct labour and subcontractors effectively.
• Monitor installation resources and maintain efficiency levels to achieve required KPIs.
• Ensure all installations meet quality standards and compliance.

Skills

Valid 18th Edition certification

Effective communication

Leadership experience

NVQ Level 3 Electro Technical Services qualification

IOSH or SSSTS certification

Education

NVQ Level 3 Electro Technical Services qualification

Job description

Offering Circa £45,000 - £50,000 Basic Salary + Company Car & Benefits!

Our client is an established UK manufacturing business. Due to continued growth, our client is currently recruiting an Installation Manager to support their London & East Anglia territory. The Installation Manager will be responsible for leading, managing, and developing a territory-based team of Installation Engineers and sub-contractors cost-effectively and efficiently to maximise productivity, performance, and quality.

The installation team are spread across London and East Anglia, requiring regular travel to customer sites to support the installation team directly, conduct periodic installation audits or to meet with customers to review and discuss installation availability.

Installation Manager Key Responsibilities

• Recruitment and Team Management of both direct labour and subcontractors – inspire, motivate, build rapport and trust, provide focus and direction, whilst identifying and facilitating training requirements for both new starters and existing team members.
• Financial and Operational Management – continually monitor installation resources and maintain efficiency levels to achieve required KPIs and lead times.
• Monitor and manage all associated costs including expenses, products, equipment, tools, hotel and travel expenses, and overtime payments.
• Oversee individual performance reviews and develop personal development plans (PDPs) to identify training needs; carry out regular team meetings and toolbox talks.
• Ensure all installations meet quality standards, company policies, procedures, and industry regulatory requirements.
• Oversee stock controls and conduct stock takes as required; ensure the installation team have the correct stock to allow them to complete their jobs successfully 1st time.
• Lead by example in taking ownership of Health & Safety and compliance; ensure all audits, risk assessments, accident investigations and method statements are completed and maintained in line with our client's policies and procedures.
• Electrical Compliance Representation – attend and represent our client at Annual NIC/EIC assessments to uphold and verify electrical compliances.
• Manage all client contracts within the defined area, including attendance at pre‑start and review meetings with clients; also be the point of contact for any customer or client complaints, ensuring issues are resolved in a timely and professional manner.

Installation Manager Skills & Experience

• Experienced Electrician with valid 18th Edition certification.
• NVQ Level 3 Electro Technical Services qualification or equivalent.
• Effective communicator who builds rapport well and inspires others.
• Experienced leader with experience of managing a territory‑based Engineering team would be ideal.
• IOSH or SSSTS certification would be advantageous.

The Installation Manager position is offering £45,000 - £50,000 Basic Salary plus Company Car and Benefits for the successful candidate. As this position is field based, the successful candidate will ideally be based in the Harlow, Chelmsford, Cambridge, Enfield, London, Stevenage or Peterborough area.

All successful candidates will be contacted within 5 days of application for the position of Installation Manager. This vacancy is being advertised by Technical Prospects Ltd. The services advertised by Technical Prospects Ltd are those of an Employment Agency.