Installation and Projects Operations Manager

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In short

The Installation and Projects Operations Manager will lead the installation business, overseeing projects from order handover to commissioning. This hybrid role involves managing resources, budgets, and teams while ensuring health and safety compliance. The position is based in Brighouse, UK, with a competitive salary and benefits.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the installation business, taking ownership of projects from order handover through to commissioning and sign-off
Oversee resource planning and scheduling to maximise technician utilisation and operational efficiency
Manage project lifecycles, budgets, costs, materials, and profitability across multiple installation projects
Coordinate internal teams, subcontractors, equipment, and logistics to ensure successful project delivery
Build and maintain strong customer relationships, acting as the key point of contact throughout project delivery
Lead, motivate, and develop project managers, planners, and installation technicians
Ensure all installations comply with health, safety, quality, and regulatory standards, including RAMS and pressure systems requirements
Drive continuous improvement through project reviews, variation management, and performance analysis

Requirements

NVQ Level 3, HNC/HND, or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
Previous experience managing mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, industrial pipework, or compressed air installation projects
Strong understanding of project planning, scheduling, cost control, and margin management
Ability to interpret engineering drawings and P&IDs
Excellent organisational, communication, and leadership skills
A proactive approach to problem-solving and managing multiple projects simultaneously
Health and safety awareness, with supervisory safety certification desirable (SSSTS, SMSTS, or IOSH Managing Safely)
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to customer sites

Benefits

A supportive team culture focused on collaboration, accountability, curiosity, and continuous improvement
The opportunity to lead a key area of the business and make a direct impact on operational performance
Ongoing professional development and technical training opportunities
Career progression within Atlas Copco Group and Maziak Compressor Services Ltd
Competitive salary and benefits package

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About Atlas Copco

Atlas Copco delivers innovative products and solutions that help businesses grow and drive progress. Our portfolio spans compressed air and gas systems and treatment, vacuum solutions, industrial power tools, assembly systems, and power and flow solutions. We bring a commitment to long-term success built on expertise, reliable service, and uptime. When you level to the Atlas Copco experience you enter a partnership based on quality, sustainability, and ease of collaboration. The technology we bring, and the decades of experience support the future-proofing of your business.

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