Contract Installation Manager – Ireland

Howdens are looking for a Contract Installation Manager to join our growing Contracts team in Ireland. This is a hands-on, field-based role where you’ll take ownership of managing kitchen installations across multiple live sites, ensuring everything runs smoothly, safely, and on time.

You’ll act as the key link between site teams, subcontractors, depots, and clients, keeping everyone aligned and delivering a high-quality customer experience at every stage.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing installation activity across multiple live sites
• Leading and coordinating fitters and subcontractors on site
• Running pre-start meetings to set projects up for success
• Acting as the main point of contact between:
  • Site Managers
  • Contracts teams
  • Depots and designers

• Ensuring projects are delivered:
• On time,  within budget and to a high quality standard
• Carrying out quality checks, audits and final sign-offs
• Managing snagging, remedial works and customer care
• Maintaining strong relationships with customers and site stakeholders
• Keeping all documentation, reports and systems up to date

Health & Safety Focus

Safety is at the heart of everything we do. You’ll be responsible for:

• Ensuring all work is carried out in line with Health & Safety regulations
• Managing RAMS, site safety files and compliance checks
• Making sure all subcontractors are fully trained, briefed and authorised

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is confident, organised and thrives in a fast-paced, site-based role:

• Experience working in construction, installations or trade environments
• Proven ability to manage multiple sites or teams
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to read and interpret plans and drawings
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Full driving licence
• Comfortable working independently in a field-based role

Desirable (we can support you with these)

• Construction qualifications (e.g. NVQ / SMSTS / CSCS)
• Experience within kitchen installations or fit-out
• Knowledge of CAD or technical drawings

What we can offer you:

• A field-based role with autonomy and variety
• The opportunity to work on high-profile installation projects
• Ongoing training and support to gain industry qualifications
• A role where you can truly make an impact on quality and customer experience

Remuneration:

• 50,000 euros per annum plus bonus scheme
• Company car, laptop and mobile
• Pension plan (up to 12% employer contributions)
• 25 days rising to 27 days after 5 years’ service and 30 days after 10 years’ service
• Staff discount on Howdens products
• Share awards and prize draws

About Howdens:

Howdens Joinery is the UK’s number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware.  We have over 900 depots throughout the UK and Europe – making us the first choice for more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals.  Last year our sales reached circa 2.3bn, and we have an ambitious growth agenda. 

As well as the opportunity to develop within a fast paced and commercial environment, you will be part of a rewarding organisation recognised for excellence in the workplace in the Best Big Companies to Work For.

How to apply

We’re building a future where world-class service, innovation, and sustainability are embedded within our DNA. If Howdens sounds like the kind of place where you can build and develop your career, then we’re keen to hear from you.  

Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. We’re working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, please email recruitmentteam@howdens.com with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you

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