Contract Installation Manager– Ireland, Dublin

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

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

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 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

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