Installations Manager (Hotel Furniture)
Location: South England
Salary: £55,000 to £60,000 per annum (DOE) + benefits
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
About Us
Curtis is a leader in designing, manufacturing, and installing high-quality contract furniture for the hotel sector throughout the UK. Working with clients such as Hilton, De Vere, Holiday Inn & Crowne Plaza. With a Head Office located just 10 minutes from Leeds City Centre, we make high specification, bespoke hotel furniture. Our ethos is to provide a highly professional working environment with challenging and rewarding projects and opportunity for ongoing personal development.
The Role
You will be responsible for managing the installation process from planning through to handover, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will manage & coordinate subcontractor fitters, and act as the key point of contact for site-related issues.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage day-to-day activities of the Installations team
Agree installation plans with the Head of Projects and Site Operations
Oversee subcontractor fitter teams, ensuring consistent quality and performance
Attend and contribute to project pre-start and regular site meetings
Conduct accurate site surveys and oversee handovers
Ensure adherence to budgets and timelines
Be involved in improving processes & developing SOPs where required
Essential Skills & Experience
Proven track record in project and people management, ideally within furniture, fit-out, or construction sectors
Strong leadership and delegation skills, with the ability to motivate and manage teams
Confident decision-maker with sound knowledge of Health & Safety procedures
Excellent organisational and communication skills
Willingness to travel to sites across the UK as required
Desirable
Experience in hotel furniture installation or related fit-out industries
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and general IT systems
Hold an up-to-date black CSCS manager card
Hold an up-to-date SMSTS certificate
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