Full job descriptionInstallation Site Manager
An excellent opportunity for an experienced Installation Site Manager with site management, joinery, metalwork, shopfitting, logistics, health and safety and quality control experience.
If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Site Installation Manager, Site Supervisor, Fabrication Installation Manager, Fit Out Site Manager, Workshop Installation Manager, Shopfitting Manager, Installations Manager


SALARY: £46,400 per annum (depending on experience) + Paid Overtime + Benefits
LOCATION: South East London (SE15)
JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent (Freelancers / Contractors Considered)


WORKING HOURS: 40 Hours per Week (8am – 5pm, Monday to Friday as standard, plus paid overtime and overnight working as required for specific out-of-hours installs. Please note: In June 2026 the company will be trialling a move to a 9-day fortnight, with the studio taking a paid rest-day every other Friday.


JOB OVERVIEW
We have a fantastic new job opportunity for an Installation Site Manager with hands-on experience planning and delivering site installations across joinery, metalwork, LED lighting, shopfitting and general building projects.
As the Installation Site Manager you will play a key role within the management team, supporting pre-fabrication and installation works for innovative, high-profile projects while promoting excellent craft, safety and quality standards.
The Installation Site Manager will lead site works, manage logistics, equipment, RAMS, workflow and client communication, while supporting a collaborative, inclusive and proactive working environment.


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DUTIES
Your duties as the Installation Site Manager include:
*Site Leadership: Lead installation works on site in the role of Site Manager, working independently or managing a team as required
*Hands-On Installation: Undertake practical work including surveying, fitting, lifting and finishing
*Installation Planning: Manage logistics, equipment requirements, workflow and health and safety planning
*Project Communication: Liaise across the project team, including clients and subcontractors, regarding site works
*Safety Compliance: Ensure installation works follow company health and safety policy, standard operating procedures and relevant professional standards
*Risk Management: Take a mindful approach to work by mitigating risk, maximising efficiency and minimising wastage
*Quality Control: Promote high standards of craft and implement quality control procedures
*RAMS and Procedures: Develop risk assessments, method statements, standard operating procedures and best practice guidance
*Team Contribution: Contribute to team meetings up to management level and support recruitment processes
*Professional Representation: Represent the company positively and professionally at all times


CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
ESSENTIAL
*Site Experience: previous professional experience working on site within installation, fabrication, construction, shopfitting or a similar environment
*Management Experience: Proven experience in a management or supervisory role
*Team Leadership: Experience leading a team in the successful delivery of projects
*Site Logistics: Experience managing safety, workflow, logistics and high-quality outputs
*Technical Understanding: Strong technical aptitude with an understanding of craft, fabrication, materials and quality standards
*Drawings and Models: Confidence working from fabrication drawings and 3D models in Rhino
*Health and Safety: Good awareness of health and safety regulations and best practice for compliance
*Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills with excellent interpersonal skills
*Organisation: Ability to organise and manage time effectively for individual and project-related work
*IT Skills: Computer literate, with experience using PC and Mac administrative programmes such as Microsoft Office and Powerproject
*Flexible Approach: Flexibility and commitment to working out-of-hours, overnight or on sites beyond London when required
*Right To Work: Right to work in the UK without restrictions
DESIRABLE
*Site Qualifications: Current SMSTS, SSSTS, CSCS card or equivalent qualification
*Professional Training: Relevant training such as First Aid, Fire Safety, PASMA or IPAF
*Mentoring Skills: Ability to support and mentor colleagues within a collaborative learning environment


BENEFITS
*Experience on a diverse range of bespoke, high quality and culturally significant projects
*A respected role as part of a diverse and dynamic team with opportunity for progression
*Skills development and training opportunities in a creative working environment
*Competitive pay, including paid overtime and increased rate for site working outside London


HOW TO APPLY
To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.
JOB REF: AWDO-P14757
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