UK and Ireland Installations Team Leader

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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