Installations Team Leader (UK&I)
Location: Hounslow, London
Salary: £70,000 + Benefits
Contract: Permanent
The Role
We are working with a leading organisation within the automated distribution sector, delivering large-scale, complex installation projects across the UK & Ireland.
They are now looking to appoint an experienced Installations Team Leader to take ownership of site installation activities across a major project portfolio. This is a senior leadership position responsible for driving safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of construction and installation work.
You will lead a multi-disciplinary site management team, ensuring all activities are delivered in line with industry regulations, best practice, and right-first-time principles, while promoting a strong safety-first culture.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage the UK&I installation site management team across multiple projects
Act as the key point of contact for all project resourcing and installation-related matters
Oversee project planning during pre-construction and sales phases, including budgets, labour and logistics strategies
Ensure accurate project tracking, performance monitoring, and reporting
Drive workforce optimisation, balancing subcontractors and internal teams effectively
Maintain strong cost control and ensure efficient project delivery
Support structured project mobilisation and cross-functional collaboration between UK and European teams
Promote continuous improvement and implement best practice across all installation activities
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, clients, and third-party contractors
Support the development, progression, and succession planning of team members Skills & Experience Required
Proven experience managing large teams on complex construction or installation projects
Strong understanding of full project lifecycle delivery (pre-construction through to handover)
Demonstrable leadership experience, including stakeholder management and conflict resolution
Solid knowledge of UK health & safety regulations (CDM 2015, HASWA 1974)
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and project schedules
Experience working in highly regulated environments with strict operational constraints
Strong planning and organisational skills, including working within tight timeframes and phased delivery programmes
Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams and driving performance improvements
Knowledge of contract and project management principles Qualifications
SMSTS
NEBOSH General Certificate (minimum)
NVQ Level 7 in Construction Senior Management (or equivalent)
CSCS Black Card
Relevant higher-level technical qualification What's on Offer
28 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
Private healthcare
Wellbeing programme with GP access and rewards platform
Pension scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Childcare support scheme
Employee recognition platform with rewards and discounts
Excellent opportunities for career progression within a growing organisation Additional Information
Candidates must have the right to work in the UK
Flexibility to travel is required