Job title: Installations Manager
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: FENESTRATION
Salary: negotiable
Location: South Benfleet, Essex
Job ID: 45184
Contact name: Natalie Sanders
Contact email: natalie.sanders@porterhouserecruitment.co.uk

Job Description

 

 

 

 

Job Title: Installations Manager

Location: South East England (site-based)

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

 

Role Overview

We are looking for an Installations Manager to oversee glazing works across multiple sites throughout the

South East. The role will primarily cover new build residential developments and social housing projects,

ensuring installations are delivered safely, on programme, to specification, and to the highest quality

standards.

This is a site-based, hands-on position, responsible for coordinating installation teams, subcontractors,

and suppliers, while acting as the main point of contact for site management and clients.

We are also happy to consider experienced Glazing Fitters looking to progress into an Installations

Manager role, with training and support provided to aid progression.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee glazing installation works across multiple live sites

• Plan, coordinate, and supervise installation teams and subcontractors

• Ensure all works are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to specification

• Liaise with main contractors, site managers, housing associations, and clients

• Carry out site surveys, progress inspections, and quality checks

• Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations, RAMS, and company procedures

• Monitor programme schedules and proactively resolve site issues

• Coordinate materials, deliveries, and site logistics

• Maintain accurate site records, reports, and handover documentation

• Attend site meetings and contribute to project planning

• Manage snagging, remedial works, and final handover

 

Skills & Experience

• Experience working on new build residential and/or social housing projects

• Good understanding of site operations and construction programmes

• Ability to manage multiple sites effectively

• Strong communication and people management skills

• High standards of workmanship and attention to detail

• Confident reading drawings and specifications

• Proactive, solutions-focused approach

• Experienced Glazing Fitters with strong site knowledge and leadership potential are encouraged to

apply

 

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience

• Ongoing work across the South East

• Opportunity to work on large-scale residential and social housing projects

• Supportive and established team environment

• Training and development for those progressing into management