HVAC Operations Manager Salary: £47,000 – £52,000 (DOE) Car Allowance Pension Bonus Benefits Location: Chesterfield About the Role We are working with a well-established renewable energy contractor who is looking to appoint an experienced HVAC Operations Manager to lead their air conditioning and ventilation division. This is a senior, hands-on role responsible for managing the full lifecycle of ventilation projects — from design and tender stage through to installation, delivery, and handover. Projects range in value from £10k to £1m, covering commercial and industrial environments nationwide. The successful candidate will play a key role in overseeing technical delivery, managing teams, supporting business growth, and maintaining strong client relationships. This is an office based role with occasional travel required nationally. Key Responsibilities * Lead HVAC and ventilation projects from design through to completion * Produce ventilation designs, duct sizing, and pressure drop calculations * Prepare and submit tenders, quotations, and cost estimates * Oversee ductwork installation and ensure compliance with specifications and standards * Manage project delivery, ensuring works are completed on time and within budget * Liaise with clients, subcontractors, engineers, and internal teams * Provide technical guidance and resolve on-site or design-related issues * Support business development through client engagement and repeat business * Ensure health & safety, quality, and compliance standards are upheld About You * Proven experience managing commercial or industrial HVAC / ventilation projects * Strong technical knowledge of ventilation systems, ductwork, and air handling * Experienced in tendering, estimating, and project delivery * Confident working from drawings and specifications * Minimum 10 years’ experience within the HVAC / ventilation sector * HNC (or equivalent) in Air Conditioning & Refrigeration * F-Gas certified * Full UK driving licence * Professional, reliable, and hands-on with strong leadership skills What’s on Offer * Competitive salary of £47,000 – £52,000 * Company car or car allowance * Pension scheme * Bonus structure * Additional company benefits * Long-term career progression with a growing business Interested? Please follow the instructions below to apply or for a confidential discussion, please contact Abbie or Jo on (phone number removed). Sphere Solutions are a market-leading recruitment specialist within the built environment across the South West & Wales. Our Commitment to Inclusion As a recruitment agency, we are committed to promoting inclusive opportunities on behalf of our clients. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from under-represented communities. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require adjustments during the recruitment process, we’ll work with you and the client to ensure a fair and supportive experience. We aim to represent employers who foster respectful, inclusive, and collaborative workplaces — regardless of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or background