Head of Installations

Red Chair Recruitment is seeking a Head of Installation for a home improvement supply and installation company based in Tralee, Co. Kerry. This is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing technical operations across surveying, specification, installation quality, compliance, and continuous improvement. The role ensures technical excellence, efficient processes, and consistent delivery standards across all projects and services.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop technical teams including surveyors and estimators
• Set and maintain technical standards, procedures, and best practices
• Oversee site surveys, assessments, and technical evaluations
• Ensure accuracy of specifications, scopes of work, and quotations
• Implement and monitor quality assurance and post-installation reviews
• Manage technical risk assessments and regulatory compliance
• Coordinate with design, operations, and installation teams
• Support complex or high-value projects with senior technical oversight
• Drive process improvements and digital system adoption
• Identify training needs and lead technical upskilling initiatives
• Ensure health & safety compliance across all technical activities
• Act as senior technical advisor for internal teams and key clients

Skills & Experience

• 3+ years in a senior leadership position in installations services, heating systems, or related trades.
• Background in plumbing is essential.
• Strong knowledge of surveying, specification, and estimating processes.
• Excellent organisational, strategic, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with compliance and technical standards.

This is a full-time, Monday to Friday position, salary is open to negotiation based on experience. For more information, please