Installation Manager - Fire & Security Systems

Location: South Ockendon, London

Scope: Owning end-to end management of installation projects across London and the South East

Trinity Fire & Security are recruiting for a Installation Manager to lead our London based installation projects. If you are a proven operational leader working within the Fire & Security industry, looking to drive a talented regional projects and installation team, this could be your next role!

Reporting to the Installation Director, you will take ownership of day-today delivery ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in line with contractual and regulatory requirements. This role combines operational leadership, commercial oversight, and client relationship management across multiple live contracts.

Why join Trinity?

This is a highly visible role within Trinity, where you have the scope to cultivate and drive operational excellence through the leadership of a high preforming multi-discipline team. You'll be working alongside industry specialists across engineering, management and wider business functions.

Key responsibilities

• Review projects with the sales team to ensure costs are accurate, and oversee project installation and commissioning to ensure delivery in line with customer priorities, programmes and requirements.

• Lead and manage Project Managers and Works Managers through regular WIH reviews, ensuring projects are delivered in accordance with contractual scope, programme and budget, with effective resource allocation and corrective actions where required.

• Maintain full commercial responsibility for assigned contracts, including budget management, forecasting, financial reporting, cost control and profitability.

• Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships, supporting the team with client engagement, regular progress updates and identifying opportunities for business development.

• Ensure all works comply with relevant legislation, industry standards and accreditations, including BS 5839, NSI, ISO standards and CDM requirements.

About you

We are looking for an experience leader who has acquired proven experience as a Contracts Manager, Projects Manager, or similar senior role within the fire and security industry.

We're looking for a manager who has;

• Strong track record of delivering multiple contracts simultaneously.

• Experience managing both installation and service/maintenance contracts (desirable).

• Strong commercial awareness and financial management skills.

• Excellent leadership and team management capability.

• Strong client-facing and communication skills

What we offer

• Competitive base salary and management bonus scheme.

• 23 days’ holiday, increasing with service, plus bank holidays.

• Company vehicle or car allowance.

• Employee Discount Programme – savings across 800+ retailers.

• Pension, Life Assurance, and Employee Assistance Programme.

• Ongoing training and career development opportunities.

Equal Opportunities in Practice

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Security Vetting

It is an industry requirement that successful candidates undergo security vetting. Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory vetting and may be withdrawn if the required standards are not met.

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