My client are a leading HVAC contractor, employing more than 200 staff in the UK.
Originally, the business predominantly operated as a refrigeration contractor; the business has grown into offering multiple disciplines including air conditioning, ventilation, heating, plumbing and renewables.
HVAC Project Manager
Location: Hertfordshire
Salary: Up to £65,000 per annum (DOE)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday 8 till 5pm
About the Role
My client currently has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HVAC Project Manager to join their team. This is an exciting and varied role where you will take ownership of projects from survey to handover, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
You will be responsible for overseeing a diverse portfolio of projects, including air conditioning, refrigeration, and ventilation, often managing several at the same time.
Our clients span a wide range of sectors—offices, schools, universities, hospitals, petrochemical facilities, stadiums, data centres, and pharmaceutical sites—across London and the M25 region.
The role involves limited on-site project management. Instead, your focus will be on mobilizing new sites, revisiting locations to ensure works are completed to the required standards, conducting site surveys, and managing project coordination from the office.
What You’ll Do
1. Work closely with pricing and design teams to define project scope and client expectations.
2. Conduct site visits and initial surveys for all scopes of work for HVAC projects ranging from £5k to £1 million.
3. Prepare project documentation including plans, schedules, timelines, and RAMS.
4. Manage project changes, schedules, budgets, and stakeholder communication.
5. Oversee procurement of project materials and ensure timely delivery to site.
6. Lead and allocate resources, including subcontractors, ensuring strong third-party engagement.
7. Monitor budgets, track project progress, and provide status updates.
8. Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships throughout the project lifecycle.
9. Oversee site-based engineers and subcontractors, ensuring quality standards are met.
10. Inspect and prepare work for client handover.
11. Conduct client reviews and project handovers.
Who We’re Looking For
12. 5+ years’ experience as a Project Manager, managing budgets ranging from £5K to £1M.
13. Come from an HVAC or Refrigeration tools background.
14. Prince2 or other recognised Project Management Qualification desirable.
15. Strong knowledge of Health & Safety regulations.
16. Full UK Driving Licence (DBS check required).
17. Proven leadership skills with the ability to influence, motivate, and engage teams.
18. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work with stakeholders at all levels.
19. Strong commercial awareness and project planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
20. Resilient, problem-solving mindset with experience in conflict management.
SALARY & PACKAGE
21. £60/65k DOE
22. Company car
23. 23 Days holiday + bank holidays, birthday day off every year & long service awards
24. Enhanced sick pay
25. Cycle to work scheme & bike-to-work benefits
26. Health cash plans
27. Referral programme
28. Enhanced maternity & paternity leave
29. Sabbatical
30. On-site parking
PLEASE CONTACT SEAN HITCHMAN ON / 020 7932 2800