Installation Manager - Engineering Projects - Waste / Recycling

Job Description:

Installation Manager - Engineering Projects

Salary and Package
£50,000 – £60,000 depending on experience

Location
Desborough, Northamptonshire

Full-time, Permanent Position

Installation Manager – Installation Manager opportunity within a specialist engineering environment delivering complex site-based projects. This Installation Manager role will suit someone confident coordinating multiple stakeholders and taking ownership of installations from pre-planning through to completion. The Installation Manager will work closely with project teams to ensure each Installation Manager led project is delivered safely, efficiently, and in the correct sequence.

About the Company
A long-established UK manufacturer operating within recycling and materials handling systems. The business designs and delivers engineered solutions that support the circular economy, working with a wide range of industrial and public sector customers. Projects range from short-term installations through to full system builds and upgrades.

Why Join Them
This is a stable and growing project environment with a consistent pipeline of large-scale installations. Work is varied, with projects ranging from several weeks through to a year in duration. The team structure is collaborative, with strong engineering support and clear ownership of delivery. You will be trusted to take responsibility for site activity while working alongside experienced project managers and engineers.

About the Role
The Installation Manager will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing site installation activity across multiple projects.

Key responsibilities include:

• Pre-planning installation works with project managers and engineers
• Developing installation sequences and site delivery plans
• Cost planning and supporting project cost control
• Coordinating lifting operations and specialist contractors
• Managing CDM requirements and contractor selection
• Scheduling materials, equipment, and installation phases
• Overseeing site logistics and sequencing of deliveries
• Ensuring installations are delivered safely and in line with programme
• Regular site visits to monitor progress and resolve issues
• Liaising with internal engineering teams and external suppliers
• Supporting commissioning and handover activities

Projects typically range from a few weeks to over a year, covering complex mechanical and systems-based installations across multiple customer sites.

Summary
This is a hands-on Installation Manager position offering strong autonomy, technical variety, and long-term stability within a business delivering large and technically complex installation projects. The role will suit someone confident taking ownership of site delivery while working within a structured engineering environment.

Contact Mark at Up Front Recruitment for more information.