HVACR Project Manager

Description

The UK&I HVAC/R team delivers maintenance, service and capital project solutions across HVAC, chillers, industrial refrigeration, and mechanical & electrical systems. As demand for decarbonisation, energy efficiency and plant replacement projects grows, we are expanding our project delivery capability.

Responsibilities

• We are seeking an experienced Operations Project Manager to lead HVAC & Refrigeration supply and installation projects across the UK. You will take ownership from sales handover through to completion, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to a high standard of quality and customer satisfaction.
• You will manage the delivery of Johnson Controls and YORK equipment, alongside third-party solutions, while acting as the primary customer-facing representative throughout the project lifecycle.
• Deliver multiple HVAC projects from handover to completion.
• Manage project budgets, forecasting, cost control, margins and cash collection.
• Coordinate internal engineering teams, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Oversee procurement, logistics, equipment deliveries and commissioning.
• Develop project programmes, manage risks and control changes.
• Ensure compliance with contractual, legal, quality and H&S requirements.
• Act as the main point of contact for customers and stakeholders.
• Lead project reviews, reporting, handovers and documentation.
• Manage CDM responsibilities where applicable.
• Identify opportunities for additional works and business growth.

Requirements

• Proven experience delivering HVAC, refrigeration or mechanical projects.
• Strong commercial and financial management skills.
• Experience managing customers, contractors and subcontractors.
• Knowledge of HVAC systems within commercial or industrial environments.
• Understanding of CDM Regulations and site Health & Safety requirements.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, P&IDs and technical specifications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project (or equivalent) and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationally.
• Desirable
• PMP, APM, PRINCE2 or similar project management qualification.
• IOSH, NEBOSH, SMSTS or equivalent H&S certification.
• CSCS card.
• Experience delivering chiller replacements, HVAC retrofits, plantroom upgrades or energy efficiency projects.
• Familiarity with BMS and controls integration.
• Knowledge of construction and engineering contracts.

Benefits

• Join a team delivering projects that support decarbonisation, energy efficiency and critical infrastructure across the UK. This is an opportunity to lead technically challenging projects, build strong customer relationships and make a real impact in a growing business.
• LI-HN1
• LI-Hybrid
• RMDFL