Principal Installation Manager

5 days ago


Hatfield, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Ocado Group Full time
Job Description

Job Title: Principal Installation Manager

Job Summary:

Ocado Group is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Installation Manager to lead the implementation of Grid Structures and Mechanical Handling Equipment (MHE) in our partner's automated facilities worldwide. As a key member of our Project Delivery Talent Pool, you will be responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of large-scale installations, managing installation contractors and internal teams, and coordinating all Ocado and subcontractor activity onsite.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage the installation of allocated grid structures and MHE in our automated facilities, ensuring timely, within-budget, and high-quality delivery.
  • Support the planning of installation work and improvements to our processes and methods.
  • Coordinate all Ocado and subcontractor activity onsite, ensuring safe working practices and effective communication.
  • Represent Ocado with partner's general contractor/principal contractor, ensuring alignment on project objectives and timelines.
  • Manage installation contractors and internal teams, driving the development of the team and working with individuals to set objectives and create development plans.
  • Ensure effective installation planning, considering buildability and access, and manage the install, commission, and fault-find for all MHE onsite.
  • Produce, update, and agree to relevant Ocado Health and Safety Risk Assessments.
  • Support Supply Chain teams to ensure that installation contractors are selected with appropriate conditions.
  • Identify, mitigate, and document MHE risks and anticipate engineering challenges.
  • Assist in the planning and scheduling of multiple work packages and contractors/personnel onsite.
  • Present and summarize technical issues and commercial options to senior management for escalations and decisions.

Requirements:

  • Experience in managing complex, multi-million-pound/dollar installations, including applying project management methods at this scale.
  • Relevant experience of mechanical installation of structural steel, or pallet racking, and/or ASRS systems.
  • Experience in managing the installation and commissioning of Automation equipment or Conveyor systems.
  • Experience of managing high-risk activities such as working at height, confined spaces, or lifting operations.
  • Strong understanding of national/local legislation for construction/engineering compliance and safety.
  • Formal project management qualification.
  • Bachelor's or higher degree in a relevant Engineering field (or equivalent experience).
  • National/local HSE competency permitting access to construction sites.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Opportunity to work with a leading technology company in the retail industry.
  • Chance to develop your skills and experience in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
  • Collaborative and supportive team culture.
  • Flexible working arrangements, including a 30-day 'working from anywhere' policy.
  • Wellbeing support through Apps and an Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Pension scheme with employer contribution matching up to 7%.
  • Private Medical Insurance.
  • 22 weeks paid maternity leave and 6 weeks paid paternity leave (once relevant service requirements complete).
  • Cycle to Work Scheme.
  • Free shuttle bus to and from Welwyn Garden City Train Station to the Welwyn Garden City offices.
  • Opportunity to participate in Share save and Buy as You Earn share schemes.
  • 15% discount on Income Protection (can be up to 50% of salary for 3 years) and Life Assurance (3 x annual salary).

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