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
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